N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:62-5.1 - Construction requirements

(a) Hubrail construction shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The licensee shall provide and maintain hubrails on the outer area of the track and around the entire area thereof. Where spectators are allowed in the return road or within the inner area of the track, the licensee shall provide and maintain a hubrail, as described in this section, around the inner area of the track.

(c) At any facility modified or built after March 5, 2007, the hubrail shall be constructed of metal or concrete material in accordance with New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Roadway Construction-Traffic Control-Bridge Construction Details 2007, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available at http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/CADD/v8/v8RoadwayDetails/pdf/v8eRoadwayDetailsSet.pdf, that provides no less protection than two planks of hard wood or other suitable materials, at least 10 inches in width by three inches in thickness. Additional state-of-the-art material shall be considered by the Superintendent or designee when documentation of such material has been properly submitted for review. All material shall be constructed as to afford maximum protection for spectators and participants.

(d) The hubrail shall be supported by posts of similar material of at least six inches in width and six inches in thickness or round posts not less than seven inches in diameter, which are set in the ground at least four feet and shall extend above the ground at least two feet. The post shall be no higher than the hubrail planking and shall be spaced no more than six feet apart.

(e) Two planks of hardwood or other suitable material shall be mounted on the side of the post facing the track and running horizontally and parallel to each other.

(f) On the opposite side of the posts, not more than eight inches from the top thereof, there shall be a 3/4 inch steel cable running around the circumference of the track and securely fastened to the post with eye bolts.

(g) All hubrail access gates to and from the track area shall remain secured during racing. These gates shall only be opened by authorized personnel at such times as racing has been suspended.

(h) Where the licensee wishes to use methods other than gates, an inspection of such installations by a representative of the Superintendent is required.

(i) The hubrail opening for vehicles shall be so located that a vehicle leaving the track must turn 90 degrees before entering the pit area.

(j) At locations using methods other than gates between the pit area and the track, the licensee shall provide a guard to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the track area.

(k) The use of baled hay or straw or any similar material as a protective device between participating vehicles and spectators is specifically prohibited.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-5.1

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.