GB19079.12-2013
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground—Part 12: Hanggliding and paragliding place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第12部分：伞翼滑翔场所
GB 19079.12-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground—Part 12: Hanggliding and paragliding place. It appears in the Consumer compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2014.
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 various hanggliding and paragliding places open to the public, including facilities for hanggliders, paragliders, and powered paragliders. It specifies the basic conditions and technical requirements for the operation of these sports venues. It is mandatory for all commercial operators and facility managers in this sector. The standard replaces the previous GB 19079.12-2005 and GB 19079.14-2005, consolidating requirements for different wing-type gliding activities.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines mandatory technical requirements across several key areas. Firstly, it defines personnel qualifications, requiring that all technical instructors for hanggliding, paragliding, and powered paragliding hold relevant national vocational qualification certificates. Operators must ensure all instructors are fully certified before allowing them to guide flights. Secondly, it specifies venue and facility conditions. This includes dimensional and slope requirements for takeoff and landing areas for different types of gliding equipment. For instance, it dictates specific minimum lengths, widths, and maximum slope angles for takeoff fields and landing fields. The surrounding airspace must be clear of obstacles. Thirdly, the standard mandates specific equipment and safety facilities. Venues must be equipped with wireless communication devices, wind speed and direction measurement tools at takeoff and landing zones, and emergency medical supplies. Equipment such as gliders and reserve parachutes must possess product quality inspection certificates. Public signage must comply with GB/T 10001.1. Finally, it establishes safety assurance protocols. Venues must implement safety management systems, emergency response plans for severe weather, and display prominent safety warnings. Each venue must employ at least two qualified technical instructors, and uncertified individuals must fly with an instructor.
Testing methods
While this standard does not prescribe complex laboratory testing methods, it requires on-site verification of facility dimensions, equipment certifications, and personnel qualifications. Key evaluation procedures include checking the physical dimensions of takeoff and landing zones, verifying the presence of meteorological measurement devices, and auditing safety management documents and emergency response plans.
FAQs
What products and venues are regulated under GB 19079.12-2013?
GB 19079.12-2013 regulates commercial sports venues for hanggliding, paragliding, and powered paragliding. It covers the operational conditions, facility dimensions, equipment requirements, and personnel qualifications necessary for these venues to open to the public.
Are there any significant updates from the previous versions of this standard?
Yes, this version consolidates and replaces GB 19079.12-2005 and GB 19079.14-2005. Major updates include the addition of requirements for hangglider and powered paraglider venues, updated definitions, modified dimensional requirements for paragliding fields, and new mandates for communication and meteorological equipment.
What are the personnel requirements under GB 19079.12-2013?
All technical instructors for hanggliding, paragliding, and powered paragliding must hold relevant national vocational qualification certificates. Furthermore, each operating venue must employ at least two qualified technical instructors, and any uncertified individuals must be accompanied by an instructor during flights.
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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
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19079.14-2005, GB 19079.12-2005