This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars. With the required minimum dimensions, maximum thickness, maximum dimensions of box collar cutout, minimum dimensions of box collar cutout a pole vault box collars shall be tested under ambient conditions that match those of intended use. The pole vault box collar shall be tested using the impact testing procedures for Installed Surface Performance Test (Field Test) of ASTM F1292.

1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars.

1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 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.