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04 Net and Cage Guidancenet system detailed discussions should be held with the Supplierswho should take the Club’s user requirements in to consideration anddemonstrate how their system is the most appropriate for the Club’sneeds.4.6 Roof NettingThe netting used for the roof should be fastened to the vertical nets insuch a manner that balls do not pass between them.4.7 Steelwork and SupportsAll steel work should be robust enough for the job including playersand equipment running into the frame. All posts should be typically,a minimum diameter of 42.3 mm with a 3 mm wall thickness set inconcrete to a depth of no less than 475 mm in the ground on a 100mm stone drainage layer. The designer should be aware of the strainthe structure must be capable of sustaining and design accordinglytaking into consideration ground and climatic condition, type andlevels of use which should form part of the site investigation beforesubmitting a scheme.A net/cage system shall be no less than 3.6 metres wide by 18.3metres long and 3.6 metres high and the roof netting shall cover theentire cage with no gaps where a ball can pass through. Within thenet, in the interests of safety, the stumps should be positioned 1.5metres from the back netting.4.8 DurabilityThe steel work and the netting on all types of systems must be to thecorrect strength and installed to a suitable design for the “purposeintended”, bearing in mind prevailing winds, strength and stability ofsoil on the site concerned, the maintenance required to maintain thestructure and the life expectance it has been designed for.Cross section of a NetPost in the ground.Net post in the groundsupported by concrete ona drainage raftThe cross member should be fixed securely to the uprights bya fixing which will not part in service. Cross member has comeout of its socket due to poor design, installation, pressure on thestructure (winds, vibrations, players leaning on the cage, vandalismor other means) poor maintenance or neglect on behalf of the facilityowner. There are a host of reasons and it is essential the owner isfully conversant with the upkeep of the structure once installed.All companies should provide management and maintenanceinstructions and as appropriate training if requested by the owner.Guidance Notes for The Provision and Installation of Non-Turf Cricket Pitches and Net Cage FacilitiesECB 15.04.08 © 2008 ECB