GB19079.11-2005
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground Part 11:Rafting place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第11部分:漂流场所
GB 19079.11-2005 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground Part 11:Rafting place. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2005.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to all types of rafting places that are open to the public for training, competitions, and fitness/entertainment activities. It covers the basic operational conditions and technical requirements for commercial rafting facilities. This standard is mandatory for all operators and manufacturers of rafting equipment in China. It does not apply to private or non-commercial water activities.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies stringent requirements for personnel qualifications, mandating that rafting guides, lifeguards, and security staff must hold valid national certification. For rafting equipment, it dictates that all gears must pass annual inspections by authorized technical organizations. Equipment requirements vary by the rapids grade; for instance, rafting in Grade 3 or higher rapids requires specific marine life jackets (GB 4303) and safety helmets for all passengers. Operators must ensure no open ropes are present on the raft's exterior to prevent entanglement hazards. Regarding the rafting river and facilities, the water area must be free of dangerous obstacles and clearly marked with water level indicators and warning signs. Docks must be situated in calm, open waters and equipped with communication devices, changing rooms, and parking. The standard strictly prohibits the operation of rafting places in rapids graded Level 5 or above due to extreme safety risks.
Testing methods
Compliance verification involves visual and physical inspection of safety signage and waterway obstacles. It also includes the review of equipment certification documents against GB 4303 and JT/T 107 standards, and an audit of operational safety protocols, including weather monitoring and lifeguard-to-passenger ratios. Annual equipment inspections by legally recognized technical organizations are mandatory.
FAQs
What types of facilities are regulated under GB 19079.11-2005?
This standard applies to all types of rafting places that are open to the public for training, competitions, and fitness/entertainment activities. It is mandatory for any commercial rafting operation in China.
Does GB 19079.11-2005 restrict rafting in high-difficulty rapids?
The standard explicitly prohibits the establishment of rafting facilities in waters with rapids of Grade 5 or above. Additionally, Grade 4 rapids facilities cannot accept passengers without self-rescue capabilities.
What equipment standards are referenced in GB 19079.11-2005?
It references GB/T 10001.1 for public information symbols, GB 4303 for marine life jackets, and JT/T 107 for working life jackets, specifying their use based on the rapids grade.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- Y55
- ICS
- 97.220
- Competent department
- General Administration of Sport of China
- Technical committee
- General Administration of Sport of China