ASTM F 3711/F3711M : 2024

1.1This practice covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to public and private pole vault facilities and the immediate surrounding area. These guidelines pertain to any elements intended to be used in the performance of the sport including athlete and equipment areas, height indicator, standard indicator, performance board, coaches area, and runway markings.

1.2Units—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 nonconformance with the standard.

1.3This 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.

1.4This 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.