Florida Administrative Code
61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
61K1 - Florida Athletic Commission
Chapter 61K1-3 - HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Section 61K1-3.018 - Emergency Equipment, Other Equipment and Services

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 61K1-3.018

Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024

(1) Emergency Medical Equipment and Services.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the promoter to provide the following at each match:
1. A portable resuscitator with all additional equipment necessary for its operation;

2. An ambulance shall be on site, with two paramedics or one paramedic and one Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), with at least one paramedic stationed ringside during the match. If a participant needs to be transported via ambulance to the hospital, another ambulance with two paramedics or one paramedic and one Emergency Medical Technician must arrive before the match can continue;

3. A clean backboard and clean blanket, to be located along with the ambulance attendants, located ringside;

4. A minimum of two (2) commission-approved physicians with seats at the immediate ringside of all matches.
a. The physician shall not leave the premises until after the final match has been conducted, all participants participating have been cleared by the physician(s), and the executive director or commission representative has cleared the physician to leave.

b. Physicians shall assist if any serious medical emergency shall arise, and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for injuries sustained by the participants and/or referee.

5. Three (3) portable oxygen supplies.
a. One portable oxygen supply shall be in each dressing room or locker room used by the participants;

b. One portable oxygen supply shall be immediately accessible to the ringside physician.

6. A replacement ambulance and medical personnel at the venue prior to the continuation of any matches if the original ambulance and medical personnel has left the premises to transport a participant or any other individual to the hospital.

(b) No match shall begin or continue unless such equipment and personnel are on the premises in a state of readiness and in a pre-designated readily accessible location known to the referee, physicians and the executive director or commission representative.

(2) Other Equipment and Services.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the promoter to have available at all times during a program of matches a person or persons capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and adjustments to the ring, lights, portable resuscitator, portable oxygen supplies and any other necessary equipment and fixtures required to be operational during the program.

(b) The promoter shall supply the following items which shall be in good working order and available for use as needed:
1. A public address system;

2. Chairs, properly located in accordance with the floor plan and elevated to allow for unobstructed view as detailed in Rule 61K1-3.019, F.A.C.;

3. Five stools or chairs, a clean water bucket and a clean water container for drinking purposes for each participant's corner;

4. A spit bucket and three clean towels per corner; and,

5. A complete set of numbered round cards, which shall be of such size as to make them clearly legible from all parts of the arena.

(c) The promoter shall ensure that all food and beverages are dispensed in paper or plastic plates or cups and that only plastic utensils are provided to individuals intending or allowed to enter the arena area. The serving of food or beverages in cans, glass bottles or plates, or the use of metal utensils is prohibited. This requirement is not applicable to skybox or other premium seating areas that are considered separate areas from the arena area.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2), 548.046, 548.057 FS.

New 11-26-15.

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