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The length of the Stage and the type of surface( forest tarmac etc). |
c. |
The average width of the road or Track. |
d. |
Diagram( s) of Venues showing Stage routes and safety provisions. |
e. |
The number of times Competitors are attempting the Stage. |
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g.
h.
If Competitors are attempting the Stage more than once the time interval between a Competitor’ s first and second run and the possibility of catching previous Competitors.
Whether Competitors attempting their second run will be interposed with Competitors still attempting their first run.
Whether the Stage has a split route and if so how far this is into the Stage. On unsealed surfaces the Stage must not consist of more than 2.5 miles of common route.
i. Whether extreme weather conditions will adversely affect a fair Competition. j. Confirmation that suitable timing arrangements have been made at the Finish Line.
11.18. Any access to any part of a Stage whether from a car park or through entrances should be protected by warning notices as specified in Ch. 3 App. 3 Art. 1.2( Notice A) and Art. 1.6( Notice B) and is subject to the requirements of visibility provided at Ch. 3 App. 3 Art. 1.8.
11.19. A copy of the Safety Code should be displayed at all entrances where the public are likely to enter and in areas considered to be hazardous( including escape routes and prohibited areas).
11.20. On Stages or Events where it is intended to charge for admission whether directly or by programme sales specific ASN approval must be obtained prior to any publicity material( which must include the Safety Code) being circulated.
11.21. The ASN will not authorise any admission charge for spectators unless adequate safety precautions for them appropriate to speed Events are in place.
11.22. Where the nature of a Venue means it is impractical to apply such precautions or access by the public cannot reasonably be controlled then only a car park charge may be made for which no ASN approval is required.
11.23. For Events with a published programme or where information is published which gives details of the location of Special Stages a copy of the Safety Code should be included for the guidance of spectators.
11.24. The organisation of Special Stages should seek to ensure the route is made as safe as possible and unmistakable to Competitors and spectators alike.
11.25. Means of access onto the Stage should be closed by sufficient barriers and signs to prevent any noncompeting Vehicle gaining access.
11.26. It should also be impossible for anyone on foot to get on to any Stage through normal access roads or tracks without:
a. Being aware of it. b. Having been seen by an Official. c. Having seen a warning notice. d. Having seen the Safety Code.
11.27. Fire extinguishers of a minimum 9kg total capacity in units of not less than 6kg each( 20lb / 9kg dry powder type) must be available in any area defined as‘ Service Area’ or‘ Paddock’ and any area in which competing Vehicles are assembled awaiting their attempt at the Stage( s) and at Stage finishes.
12. Course Vehicles
12.1. The only category of Course Car that may be driven through a Stage at near competitive speeds will be a Zero car identified by carrying markings of 0 00 or 000 as appropriate.
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