Section 192.409. Requirements for caged or fenced area.

 

(1)  All mixed martial arts contests shall take place in a cage or fenced area that has been approved by the department and is subject to inspection prior to each event by the referee, inspector, or department representative.

(2)  Mixed martial arts contests may not be conducted in a ring.

(3)  The fighting-area floor shall be no smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet.

(4)  The fighting-area floor shall be padded in a manner approved by the department, with at least a one-inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform.

(5)  The fighting-area floor shall not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall have 2 sets of suitable steps or ramps for use by the contestants.

(6)  Posts shall be made of metal not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the fighting-area floor and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the department.

(7)  The fighting area shall be enclosed by a fence made of material, such as vinyl-coated chain-link fencing, that will not allow a contestant to fall out or break through it onto the building floor or spectators.

(8)  All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the department and may not be abrasive to the contestants.

(9)  The fighting area shall have 2 separate entries onto the fighting-area floor.

EmR1032 : emerg. cr., eff. 9-1-10; CR 10-102 : cr. Register April 2011 No. 664 , eff. 5-1-11; CR 14-013 : renum. 192.409 from SPS 195.09 and am. (1) to (9) Register August 2014 No. 704 , eff. 9-1-14.