BS 1892-2-2.5:1972 PDF Download

Standard BS 1892-2-2.5:1972 is titled "Specification for Gymnasium Equipment: Particular Requirements for Gymnastic Competition Equipment." The equipment used in gymnasiums for various gymnastic competitions must meet the standards of this standard. The equipment includes items like the vaulting horse, pommelled horse, parallel bars, balancing beam, rings, and trapeze bar, and the standard specifies the dimensions, materials, and building methods for each.

The requirement makes sure that the apparatus used in gymnastics events complies with quality and safety requirements. The standard serves to maintain uniformity in the equipment used across various competition venues by standardizing dimensions and materials. This lowers the risk of accidents and promotes fair competition by allowing gymnasts to train and compete on standardized, well-known equipment.

The standard also stipulates construction criteria to guarantee the equipment's sturdiness and durability. To resist the demanding demands of gymnastic routines and repeated use over time, this is crucial. The standard intends to promote equipment that is long-lasting and can resist the high levels of stress and impact associated with gymnastics training and competition by establishing certain construction requirements.