Section 68 IAC 24-4-3 - Fighting area requirementsAuthority: IC 4-33-22-12
Affected: IC 4-33-22
Sec. 3.
(a) Bouts must be held in a ringed fighting area.(b) A ringed fighting area must meet the following requirements:(1) The fighting area floor must:(A) be: (i) not less than sixteen (16) feet by sixteen (16) feet; and(ii) not more than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet; when measured inside the line of the ropes;(B) extend at least two (2) feet beyond the ropes;(C) be not more than four (4) feet above the floor of the building;(D) be padded with ensolite or similar closed-cell foam, with at least one (1) inch layer of foam padding; and(E) be clear of obstructions or objects.(2) The fighting area must have three (3) sets of suitable steps, with one (1) set located in each of the following: (C) one (1) neutral corner.(3) One (1) of the corners must have a blue designation, and the corner directly across must have a red designation.(4) Ring posts must be:(A) made of metal, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of fifty-eight (58) inches above the fighting area floor;(B) padded in a manner approved by a commission representative; and(C) a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches away from the ring ropes.(5) There must be four (4) ring ropes:(A) wrapped in a soft material;(B) not less than one (1) inch in diameter; and(C) with spacing of: (i) not less than twelve (12) inches apart; and(ii) not more than fourteen (14) inches apart.(c) Fighting area specifications: (1) must be approved; and(2) may be altered; by a commission representative.Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-4-3; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRAReadopted filed 9/19/2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017-IR-068180283RFA