CHAPTER 10 CIRCUITS AND VENUES
Appendix 4- Medical Facilities – Fire Precautions and Equipment – Emergency Rescue Vehicles at Race Circuits
This Appendix must be read together with Chapter 11.
1. Medical Facilities at Race Circuits( See Chapter 11) 1.1. Each permanent Circuit shall have a Circuit Medical Committee consisting of:
a. A representative of the Circuit management. b. A fully registered medical practitioner appointed by the Circuit. c. A representative from the local First-Aid Organisation.
1.2. The Committee is responsible for organising a Medical Headquarters and supervising the supply and safekeeping of the medical equipment specified in these Regulations.
1.3. The Committee must have a formal procedure to be followed in case of a major accident and to be part of the ASN Serious Incident Response Protocol.
1.4. The names of Committee members together with the name of the person responsible for the medical arrangements at the Circuit shall be notified to the ASN which has the overriding authority to approve Medical Centres and adjudicate on their compliance with the requirements of motor sport.
2. The Medical Centre
2.1. The Medical Centre should have easy and level access for ambulance and stretchers must offer security from press and public and be located in accordance with CAA requirements to allow helicopters to be used when necessary.
2.2. The Centre should consist of a minimum of three rooms of sufficient size and with adequate heating and lighting:
a. A resuscitation room capable of taking at least two patients at the same time. b.
An observation ward capable of containing two recumbent patients with total security in the event of death.
c. A treatment area for small dressings and other minor procedures.
2.3. There should also be an administration area and shower washing and toilet facilities contained within the Medical Centre.
3. Fire Precautions and Equipment
3.1. All fire extinguishers used at Race and Speed Events must have a valid manufacturer’ s( or agent’ s) Certificate confirming they are in working order issued immediately prior to the start of each season’ s racing.
3.2. This Certificate must be available for inspection by the Stewards of the Event.
3.3. At Race Events manned Fire Posts( equipped as required by App. 2 Arts. 3.4 and 3.6) must be located and clearly marked at intervals round the Circuit. Other acceptable extinguishers may be deployed at unmanned posts or by mobile units.
3.4. Additional extinguishers should be located:
a. b.
At marked points in the paddock In the pit areas
Motorsport UK 2025 National Competition Rules Version 11
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