KARTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY

KARTING EQUIPMENT SAFETY

EQUIPMENT SAFETY
The Driver must wear:
* A helmet with an efficient and unbreakable protection for the eyes. Helmets must comply with the following prescriptions (Appendix 2): For Drivers under 15 years old:
- Snell-FIA CMH (Snell-FIA CMS2007 and Snell-FIA CMR2007),
For Drivers over 15 years old:
- Snell Foundation K2005, SA2005, K2010, SA2010, SAH 2010 and SA 2015,
- FIA 8859-2015, 8860-2004 and FIA 8860-210,
- SFI Foundation Inc., Spec. SFI 31.1A and 31.2A,
- Snell-FIA CMH (Snell-FIA CMS2007 and Snell-FIA CMR2007).
Any modification to the above list will be published in the CIK Bulletin.
It must be noted that certain types of helmets must not be painted or carry adhesive material. In accordance with Appendix L to the International Sporting Code (Chapter III, Article 1.2), any addition of devices, whether aerodynamic or other, to helmets is forbidden if they have not been homologated with the helmet concerned.
* A pair of gloves covering the hands completely.
* Fabric overalls must have a « Level 2 » homologation granted by the CIK-FIA bearing in a visible way the CIK-FIA homologation number. They must cover the whole body, legs and arms included.

Overalls remain valid 5 years after their date of manufacturing and the homologation (i.e. the period during which they can be
produced) is valid for 5 years.
* Leather overalls complying with the standards defined by the FIM are authorised. For events on long circuits, leather overalls are mandatory, complying with the FIM standards (motorbikes, 1.2 mm thickness), without an internal lining or, should there be one, only with a silk, cotton or Nomex internal lining.
* Overalls approved according to CIK-FIA Standard No. 2013-1, which are listed in “Homologated Overalls – Part 1”, will be accepted as from 01.01.2014.
* Overalls approved according to CIK-FIA Standard No. 2001-1, which are listed in “Homologated Overalls – Part 2”, will be accepted until 31.12.2016
* Boots must cover and protect the ankles.
* Wearing a scarf, a muffler or any other loose clothes at the level of the neck, even inside an overall, is strictly forbidden.
Furthermore, long hair must be contained entirely in the helmet.