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. Tier 1 facilities have features generally less than three feet in total height No additional premium is charged for this type of skate park. . Tier 2 facilities consist of ramps with features greater than three feet in total height. Premium rates for tier 2 skate parks will range from $2,500 to $7,500. Factors that will affect the premium charge include: . Anticipated attendance levels . Size and number of ramps . Hours of operation of the fi1.cility (i.e., open a few days a week versus each day) Loss Control Guidelines for Tier 1 Skate Parks Tier 1 facilities do not need to be fenced or supervised, although the city may choose to do so. Ramps must have structural integrity and should be constructed according to professional blue prints. Equipment and ramps must be fixed in place and separated by a minimum lO-foot use zone. In addition, youth can not bring their own ramps into the designated skating area. Signage is recommended including rules regarding the use of skate parks and indicating that personal protective equipment is recommended to use the park's facility. Equipment includes helmet and e1bow/knee pads. Regulations need to be enforced by the police and/or parks and recreation department by the use of a formal inspection procedure. A weekly maintenance and inspection program must be in place. Depending on the type of ramps and amount of use, inspections may be needed on a daily basis to check for vandalism and wear. Loss Control Guidelines for Tier 2 Skate Parks Loss control measures need to be implemented for tier 2 skate parks. Although the following guidelines give requirements and recommendations for tier 2 skate parks, those planning a tier 1 park should review the general themes. If you are considering a skating facility, the five most important areas to include within your plans are: . Environmental controls; · Supervision; . Facility rules, regulations, and signage; . Maintenance and safety inspections; and . Enforcement of skaters wearing personal protective gear. Environmental controls Proper assembly and installation of ramps and equipment are crucial for structural integrity, stability and overall safety. One source of information regarding skate park ramp design is available through the International In-line Skating Association's web page atwww.iisa.org. Installation of equipment should not deviate from the manufacturer's instructions. After assembly, equipment must be inspected before its first use. As a precaution, the manufacturer's assembly and '"