GB19079.29-2013
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 29：Ice climbing place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第29部分：攀冰场所
GB 19079.29-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 29：Ice climbing 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 all types of ice climbing places that are open to the public, encompassing both naturally formed ice walls (such as ice falls and glacial ice walls) and artificially constructed ice climbing facilities. It is essential for operators and facility managers of any commercial or public攀冰场所 to comply with these mandatory requirements. The standard does not apply to private or non-commercial training facilities.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the mandatory operational conditions and technical requirements for ice climbing places. It mandates that ice climbing instructors must hold relevant national vocational qualifications to be employed. For natural ice climbing places, the standard requires a minimum horizontal distance between climbers, structurally complete ice walls capable of holding protection points, and specific load-bearing capacities for top anchor systems. Facility operators must ensure that top anchor systems can withstand a minimum force of 8kN. For artificial ice climbing places, similar spacing and anchor strength requirements apply, with additional mandates for robust supporting structures and completely frozen ice walls. Furthermore, technical equipment such as ropes, ice axes, crampons, and helmets must be specialized climbing products with quality inspection certificates. Protection ropes must strictly comply with the dynamic rope specifications outlined in GB/T 23268.1.
Testing methods
The standard outlines evaluation procedures primarily focusing on structural integrity and safety compliance. This includes verifying the minimum horizontal distance between climbers, assessing the completeness and stability of the ice wall and its support structure, and testing the load-bearing capacity of top anchor systems to ensure they meet the 8kN force requirement. Equipment verification involves checking for product quality inspection certificates and ensuring compliance with referenced standards like GB/T 23268.1.
FAQs
What types of facilities are regulated under GB 19079.29-2013?
It applies to all types of ice climbing places open to the public, including both naturally formed ice walls and artificially constructed ice climbing facilities.
Is GB 19079.29-2013 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content in this standard is mandatory. Facilities must meet the specified requirements for personnel, equipment, and safety management to operate legally.
What equipment standards are referenced in GB 19079.29-2013?
The standard requires that climbing protection ropes must use dynamic climbing ropes that comply with the technical specifications outlined in GB/T 23268.1.
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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