National Karting Association Guidelines Contents

The NKA has comprehensive guidelines on how to safely operate a commercial kart track. The Guidelines document is available to members free of charge, and may be purchased by official bodies such as local authorities. It provides detailed information and advice on the following subjects ....

Sections and Titles

• 1. INTRODUCTION
• 2. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
• 3. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
• 4. FUELLING AND REFUELLING
• 5. STANDARD DESIGN OF 4 - STROKE KART
• 6. MARSHALLING
• 7. DRIVER SAFETY
• 8. DRIVER BRIEFING
• 9. JUNIOR INDOOR KARTING TRAINING PROCEDURES
• 10. FIRE FIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT
• 11. STEWARDS, SPECTATORS AND THE DISABLED
• 12. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
• 13. GENERAL/ OTHER USEFUL PUBLICATION
• APPENDIX A/ RIDDOR
• COSHH
• SAMPLE FORMS

The Guidelines Document has been produced by the NKA steering committee in consultation with the organizations listed below. When appropriate, and wherever possible, the advice and recommendations of the organizations have been included. The Guidelines Document is revised at regular intervals, and anyone wishing to contribute or comment on the contents may do so in writing to the address on the right hand side of this page.

Motor Activity Training Council
Local Authorities Unit HSE.
Health & Safety Executive
London Fire Authority
Local Authority Environmental Health Officers
Blackthorn Environmental Products
Bradstock Insurance Services
Kart Circuit Operators
Kart Manufacturers

To complement the written guidance there is also an official HSE video costing £32 including p & p. You can obtain free advice via the NKA help line 01206 323069

The NKA can also provide independent inspections of kart circuits to give advice on safety improvements or compliance with national guidelines (Charges apply. See section 'Other Member Services' on the MEMBERSHIP page for further details).

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The NKA guidelines are now available from the Member Only area of this site and are supplied as a downloadable PDF file.