GB19079.31-2013
Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 31: Mountaineering place
体育场所开放条件与技术要求 第31部分：高山探险场所
GB 19079.31-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Operation conditions and technical requirements for gymnasium and playground―Part 31: Mountaineering 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 specifies the basic conditions and technical requirements for the operation of mountaineering places. It applies to all types of alpine mountaineering places open to the public, specifically those involving climbing activities at altitudes above 3500m (or above 5000m in the Tibet Autonomous Region). It is mandatory for all operators of such facilities.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive requirements for personnel, routes, and equipment. Mountaineering instructors must hold relevant national vocational qualifications. Climbing routes must be selected based on climbers' abilities and must avoid hazardous areas such as avalanche or rockfall zones, with clear signage near hidden crevasses. For camping areas, the standard mandates locations away from flood, mudslide, and avalanche risks, ensuring they are open, ventilated, and flat. The distance between camps must not exceed one day's climbing time. Regarding facilities and equipment, operators must provide public equipment including tents, communication, first aid, and cooking gear. Safety equipment such as harnesses, helmets, ropes, and ice axes must be provided, with ropes complying with GB/T 23268.1. All safety equipment must have product quality inspection certificates. Safety management requires operators to establish risk assessment, activity plans, and emergency protocols. Operators must maintain a minimum of 2 instructors, with each instructor guiding a maximum of 4 climbers. Communication devices must ensure unobstructed contact with the outside world.
Testing methods
The standard does not specify laboratory testing methods but outlines operational and safety assessment procedures. Compliance is evaluated through the verification of instructor qualifications, inspection of safety equipment certificates, and assessment of the operator's risk management and emergency response plans.
FAQs
What products or facilities are regulated under GB 19079.31-2013?
This standard regulates mountaineering places open to the public, specifically facilities supporting alpine climbing activities above 3500m (or 5000m in Tibet).
Are there specific equipment requirements for mountaineering places?
Yes, the standard requires specific safety equipment like harnesses, helmets, and ropes (which must comply with GB/T 23268.1), as well as public equipment for camping, communication, and first aid.
What is the instructor-to-climber ratio mandated by this standard?
Operators must maintain at least 2 instructors on duty, and each instructor is allowed to guide a maximum of 4 climbers.
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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