CHAPTER 12 RACE Appendix 11- Pit and Paddock Regulations
To the extent applicable this Appendix must be read in conjunction with Chapter 10 Circuits and Venues
This Appendix must also be read in conjunction with the relevant provisions of the Official Documents and Competitors must respect the terms and conditions of access to Venues imposed by Venue owners and or operators.
1. Assistance 1.1. During the Event Drivers may receive assistance only:
a.
At the pits or b. From Officials.
1.2. Work on Vehicles may only take place in designated pit garages or allocated paddock areas.
2. Refuelling
2.1. Refuelling of Vehicles other than by a Driver or Officials may only be carried out at the pits or in the paddock.
2.2. Unless expressly permitted by the Official Documents refuelling may not take place during a Practice session Qualifying session or Race.
2.3. The Driver shall vacate the Vehicle and the engine be stopped throughout any refuelling operation.
2.4. Refuelling within the pit lane may only be carried out using either a churn of no more than 25 litres capacity equipped with a self-seal connection and closed loop breathing system or a refuelling rig in compliance with FIA requirements.
2.5. The Entrant shall ensure that throughout refuelling one person shall stand by the Vehicle with a fire extinguisher at the ready.
2.6. All personnel refuelling the Vehicle or on standby with a fire extinguisher during a pit stop must wear a safety suit in accordance with Ch. 9 Art. 3 – 4 and flame-resistant balaclava and gloves complying with FIA regulations.
2.7. Not more than five gallons of fuel may be kept in any pit unless the Official Documents allow otherwise.
2.8. In all cases where an additional quantity of fuel is authorised( see Art. 2.7 above) the container and the method of delivery to the Vehicle must be specified in the Official Documents.
2.9. Storage of fuel is only permitted in containers having a screw or other approved safety cap and complying with the Law and local Fire Regulations.
2.10. If any fuel is stored in a pit the Entrant of the Vehicle using that pit shall ensure that an effective fire extinguisher is kept adjacent to such fuel.
3. General
3.1. A maximum of 3 people including timekeeper and one person detailed by the Entrant for the purpose of signalling may be on the pit wall / signalling area at any time unless the Official Documents stipulate otherwise.
3.2. With the exception of Art. 3.1 above only the fire cover attendant specified in Art. 2.6 above the Driver and three other persons may be in the pits in attendance on one Vehicle unless the Official Documents state otherwise.
3.3. Each Driver shall be acquainted with the regulations of the pit and paddock area relevant to the Venue at which the Competition is held.
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