These guidelines apply to the installation, safe use and maintenance of basketball rings and should be strictly adhered to in order to reduce the risk of accidental injury or death.
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If there is any doubt about the safety or stability of an installation, consult a structural engineer
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These guidelines were developed with the assistance of:
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Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group Inc
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Need more information?
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For further information relating to these guidelines go to:
\n\nwww.buildingcommission.com.au click on \"New Initiatives/Basketball Rings\"
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To find a structural engineer, search:
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www.buildingcommission.com.au click on \"Find an RBP\"
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Workplace Standards Tasmania has issued a Safety Alert (April 2005) which can be found at http://www.wst.tas.gov.au/resource/bsrsafetyale.htm
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\nFor basketball safety information, search www.basketball.net.au or contact your State / Territory Basketball Association:
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The information contained in this publication is of a general nature only and is not intended to be relied upon as, nor to be a substitute for, specific professional advice. No responsibility for the loss occasioned to any person acting on or refraining from action as a result of any material in this publication can be accepted.
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