ASTM F2480-18 PDF Download

The ASTM F2480-18 standard specifies the safety and performance requirements for skateparks constructed predominantly of concrete and other specified materials. The standard applies to materials used in skatepark construction for sports such as skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX biking, such as concrete, steel reinforcement, and synthetic fibers.

The standard addresses several aspects of skatepark construction, including concrete finish, surface smoothness, and levelness. It also examines the positioning of expansion and control joints to avoid interference with skate wheels. To preserve the integrity of exposed steel elements or concrete coping, precise placement of concrete on sloped radii and in places with variations in elevation is essential.

Furthermore, the standard addresses safety measures such as the provision of signage indicating adult supervision, emergency phone numbers, safety equipment rules, and the ban of inebriated or drug-influenced participation. It should be noted that this guideline excludes features such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures.

The standard also provides dimension tolerance recommendations, which govern the tolerances to be used in the design of skatepark facilities.