Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 230 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE, OREGON STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Division 70 - RING, FENCED AREA AND EQUIPMENT
Section 230-070-0025 - Mixed Martial Arts Fenced Area or Ring
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 230-070-0025
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Mixed martial arts and Combat Jiu-Jitsu bouts may be held in a fenced area or ring inspected and approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Kickboxing and Muay Thai may be allowed in a fenced area if approved by the Administrator.
(2) A fenced area must meet the following requirements:
(a) The fenced area must be
circular or have at least six equal sides and must be at least 18 feet wide and
no larger than 32 feet wide;
(b)
The floor of the fenced area must be padded with Ensolite, vinyl or other
similar closed-cell foam, with at least a 1-inch layer of foam padding, with a
top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to
the platform of the fenced area. Material that gathers in lumps or ridges may
not be used;
(c) The platform of
the fenced area must not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the
building unless approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent
and must have suitable steps for the use of the competitors, officials and
medical personnel;
(d) Fence posts
must be at least six (6) in number and made of metal, extending from the floor
of the building to between 6 and 7 feet above the floor of the fenced area, and
must be properly padded in a manner approved by an authorized representative of
the superintendent;
(e) The fencing
used to enclose the fenced area must be made of a material that will prevent a
competitor from falling out of the fenced area or breaking through the fenced
area, and must be properly padded in a manner approved by an authorized
representative of the superintendent;
(f) Any metal portion of the fenced area must
be covered and padded and may not be abrasive to the competitors;
(g) The fenced area must have at least two
entrances and egresses unless approved by the Administrator;
(h) No obstruction may be placed on a part of
the fence which surrounds the area where competitors compete;
(i) The promoter shall have an attendant
capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and adjustments to the fenced
area, lights or other necessary fixtures available at all times during the
event.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113
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