- (a) 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.
- (b) Have a top covering made of canvas or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform.
- (c) Not have a floor covering consisting of a material which tends to gather in lumps or ridges.
- (d) Not be more than seven feet (7’) above the ground.
- (e) Have at least two (2) sets of steps for use by contestants and officials.
- (f) Have posts made of metal not less than three inches (3”) in diameter.
(g) Have turnbuckles and corners protected with a urethane pad covered with a material similar to:
- (1) The ring floor covering;
- (2) Plasticized rubber; or
- (3) Vinyl.
(h)
- (1) 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) Liability for structure failure shall fall upon the promoter for State Athletic Commission evaluation.