Motocross Track Inspection Procedure & Guidelines - Motorcycling ...

Motocross Track Inspection Procedure &Guidelines1.0 INSPECTIONS AND LICENSING1.1 Time framesVenues, excluding temporary venues, must be inspected on an annual basis taking into account thefollowing:a) The inspection and its subsequent report shall outline the conditions of licensing and a works programme(if required) to be carried out in years 1, 2 and 3. This process will continue on a triennial basis.b) An inspection will take place after years 1 and 2 and will ensure the works programme is beingmaintained and will ensure that general maintenance is being carried out at an acceptable level. These minorinspections will ensure there is no deterioration in the venue or its infrastructure.1.2 PlansPrior to a major inspection the venue operator shall provide to the RCB a plan of the venue. In the case of aroad racing venue the plans shall be what is generally accepted as scale drawings (to a drafting standard). Inthe case of other venues a proper drafted drawing is desirable but a lower standard of drawing maybeacceptable provided it is reasonably to scale and provides sufficient detail of the layout, lines of protectioninfrastructure the geographical and architectural features of the venue.1.3 RegulationsThe onus rests with the venue operator to ensure the venue meets any environmental, town planning,building, safety or other local government or state government regulations. Furthermore the onus ofcompliance with any local government, state government or statutory permits rests with the venue operator.1.4 G.P.S. Co-ordinatesThe venue operator must provide, in the application for a venue licence, the G.P.S. co-ordinates of thevenues. These co-ordinates must be listed on the venue licence. The G.P.S. co-ordinates must identify anapproved place for an emergency helicopter to land.1.5 Venue LicenceThe current venue licence or a facsimile thereof must be prominently displayed in the main eventmanagement office e.g. Race Secretary’s office and or Control Tower. The licence must stipulate thenumber of competitors allowed for racing and practice.1.6 Venue Licence Conditions1.6.1 The Venue licence shall state any specific licensing conditions which maybe applicable to that venue(i.e. the installation of air fence at road racing venues”).A plan of the circuit must be attached to the venue licence. The plan must show the location andnumber of track marshals necessary for competition, practice or a ride day to take place. Thenumbers may vary for competition, practice and a ride day. The plan shall also show the location ofmedical facilities and the parking position of first aid / ambulance vehicles if they are required.