Section 230-RICR-30-30-5.13 - Ring and EquipmentA. The ring, platform, covering, posts, ropes and all other equipment and materials to be used, employed or relied upon by the Competitors or any other Person during a Contest, Match or Exhibition shall be inspected and examined by the Division at least four (4) hours prior to the starting time for the first Contest, Match or Exhibition, all in accordance with the requirements and procedures outlined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5-3.5(b).B. In addition to the foregoing, the Division shall require that the ring shall be not less than eighteen (18) feet nor more than twenty-four (24) feet square within the ropes. The ring floor is to extend beyond the ropes a distance of not less than two (2) feet. The ring floor shall be padded with a soft, nongathering material to a thickness of not less than an inch and one-half extending two (2) feet beyond the ring ropes, with a top covering tightly stretched and secured to the ring platform. The ring shall not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the building; and shall be provided with suitable steps for the use of the Competitors and other Persons who need access. Ring posts shall be made of metal, extending from the floor of the building to a height of forty-eight (48) inches above the ring floor. The ring must be properly lighted. There shall be three (3) ropes in number, not less than one (1) inch in diameter. Ropes shall be wrapped in soft material. Rope corners shall be padded.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-30-5.13