2.1 This terminology is appropriate for use by gymnasium equipment development professionals, owners and institutions, installers and contractors, specifiers, and other practitioners in matters concerning commercially installed indoor basketball equipment, volleyball equipment, practice cages and divider curtains evaluation, specifications, maintenance, and installation.

1.1 This terminology covers definitions related to commercially installed basketball equipment, volleyball equipment, practice cages and gymnasium divider curtains for use in public venues such as gymnasium spaces in schools, health clubs, recreation centers, churches and similar facilities available for use by the general public. Terminology may also be used for home gyms or other private use facilities.

1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are commonly regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are typically mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided as additional information.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.