This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault landing pads intended for users up to 19 ft (5.74 m).

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities, this specification was withdrawn in April 2011 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault landing pads intended for users. Overall dimensions must be based on the kinematics of the human body and the shock-absorbing quality of the material. They must also be based on the comfort and safety of the user. Impact test shall be performed in accordance with the requirements specified. The size of the pole vault landing pit is specified with respect to the kinematics of body movement.

1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault landing pads intended for users up to 19 ft (5.74 m).

1.2 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.