WK70498 - New Guide for Ceiling and Wall Suspended Basketball Backstops

Work Item

ASTM WK70498

New Guide for Ceiling and Wall Suspended Basketball Backstops

1. Scope

Guide to set best practices for suspended basketball backstop structures that are used in institutions like schools, churches, public and private health clubs, recreation centers and similar facilities. Standards to include for fall arrest system, system to prevent broken folding braces from falling to floor, positive stop system to prevent sliding clamps and fixtures, welding standards, strength requirements for attachment clamps and hardware, and other requirements determined by sub-committee

Keywords

backstop; hoop; goal

Rationale

currently no such standard to guide architects or facility owners when deciding what to install in facilities

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F08.69

Committee: F08

Staff Manager: Joe Koury

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-06-2019

Technical Contact: Brian Anderson

Item: 008

Ballot: F08 (24-04)

Status: Ballot Item Approved