SASR Norms & Standards Vol 2 new.indd - Sport and Recreation ...

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Variable
• The type of wood required for the various sporting codes. The type of wood may also vary
from inland to coastal regions due to local moisture contents, area from where the raw
timber is obtained and pest control factors.
• The availability of the timber may also play a role in deciding on the type of timber fl oor to
be used.
• Lateral movement in the timber fl ooring arising from humidity levels must be addressed by
providing expansion gaps.
• Ventilation gaps in sprung fl oors have to be clean and should contain moisture barriers to
prevent water penetration.
• The timber fl oors need to be correctly treated to prevent damage from moisture, pests and
the like.
• The surfaces have to be sealed to ensure that the fi nal surface is durable and easily
cleanable.
• The insertion of access panels or plugs have to be carefully planned so that the fi xing of
gymnastic equipment, posts for nets and the like are correctly positioned.
SPRUNG FLOOR (BUSHING COVERS) - SOLID CONCRETE FLOOR -
GYMNASTIC FIXINGS (greater than 50mm thk void)
Bushing cover and frame
50
200
100
200
Concrete plinth to be cast in situ up to within 50mm of u/side
of timber fl oor as shown (by others)
(Advisable dimension 400mm 2 )
Gymnastic Floor Fixing Point with Floor Plug
Multi-purpose
Sport Halls
Gymnastic anchor plate & socket (Continental)
Sprung timber fl oor
Solid Concrete fl oor
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