Design, specification and constrcution of multi-use ... - Sport England
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A2.2 Surfacing requirements<br />
A2.2.1 Macadam surface<br />
There shall be no ridges, changes in the playing surface texture or bay<br />
joints that result in erratic ball behaviour. Bay joints shall, as far as<br />
possible, accord with play lines <strong>and</strong> be longitudinal along the length <strong>of</strong><br />
the court(s) with no discernible cross-joints.<br />
A2.2.2 Colour coating<br />
If non-pigmented macadam courts are to be colour coated the paint<br />
shall be water based polyurethane textured court paints. The<br />
Contractor’s Proposals shall include colour swatches <strong>of</strong> the paint to<br />
allow approval <strong>of</strong> the proposed colours by the Employer.<br />
A minimum <strong>of</strong> two coats <strong>of</strong> paint shall be applied in transverse directions<br />
to provide a uniform appearance. The quality <strong>of</strong> the paints shall ensure<br />
that there are no significant signs <strong>of</strong> fading, flaking or cracking for a<br />
period <strong>of</strong> three years.<br />
A2.2.3 Line Marking<br />
Line markings shall be in accordance with the relevant sports governing<br />
body rules. Unless stated in the rules all lines shall be 50mm wide <strong>and</strong><br />
applied using at least two coats <strong>of</strong> paint. When measured with a<br />
calibrated steel tape all line markings shall be within 20mm <strong>of</strong> their true<br />
position as specified in the appropriate rule. Markings shall not deviate<br />
by more than 10mm from a line joining their ends, nor include any<br />
sudden steps. Line edges shall be parallel <strong>and</strong> uniform.<br />
A2.3 Floodlighting<br />
The minimum performance <strong>of</strong> the floodlighting system shall be as<br />
follows:<br />
Property Requirement<br />
Maintained average illuminance<br />
(PPA)<br />
>400 Lux<br />
Uniformity (Min/Ave) >0.7<br />
Illumination st<strong>and</strong>ards shall be based on measurements taken after<br />
dark at ground level.<br />
A2.4 Testing on completion<br />
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