The ring shall:

1. (1) Not be less than sixteen feet (16’) square;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Have an apron or floor area outside the ropes which extends at least two feet (2’) beyond the ropes on all sides.
   2. (B) Variances can be granted;
3. (3) Have a floor area, both inside and outside the ropes, padded with ensolite or other similar closed-cell foam of at least one-inch thickness and approved by the State Athletic Commission;
4. (4) Have a top covering made of canvas or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform;
5. (5) Not have a floor covering consisting of a material which tends to gather in lumps or ridges;
6. (6) Not be more than five feet (5’) above the ground, unless previously approved by the commission;
7. (7) Have at least two (2) sets of steps for use by contestants and officials;
8. (8) Have posts made of metal not less than three inches (3”) in diameter and at least eighteen inches (18") away from the ropes;

9. (9) Have turnbuckles and corners protected with a urethane pad covered with a material similar to:

   1. (A) The ring floor covering;
   2. (B) Plasticized rubber; or
   3. (C) Vinyl;

10. (10)

    1. (A) Have at least four (4) ropes, not less than one inch (1") in diameter and evenly spaced twelve inches (12”) apart, with the lower rope being eighteen inches (18”) above the ring floor, unless five (5) ropes are used in which case the lowest rope shall be six inches (6”) above the ring floor, and all ropes wrapped in soft plasticized rubber, vinyl, or cloth material.
    2. (B) See specifications under different formats of combative competition;
11. (11) Have ropes connected to one another using ties constructed of a soft material placed at least every six feet (6’); and

12. (12)

    1. (A) Have sufficient strength and safety in both the floor and support structure to safely hold the actively moving weight of all contestants, officials, seconds, and other persons and equipment which may be simultaneously inside the ring.
    2. (B) Liability for structure failure shall fall upon promoter for commission evaluation.