All cannons not using an actuated valve powered by air or some other mechanical device, must have a spring load nomally manual open on manual butterfly valves. If penalized, the team will forfeit the chance to shoot in that round of the competition. Depending on the infraction, the Association will consider more serious penalties if deemed necessary by the Association. Safety officials reserve the right to request a team to dismantle their machine as needed to be inspected if foul play is questioned. All portable air storage vessels must be stored upright and secured to a stationary device.
Tanks are to be stored and transported with the safety caps in place.
All nipples, fittings, manifolds, or airlines must be capable of handling the pressure of the air used. All team members should be wearing hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection 8. Catapult and Trebuchet chunkers must have a safety strap or other mechanism to hold the throwing arm or boom in the case of a misfire or early fire when loaded. The area behind each machine must remain clear in the event of a reverse throw. Team members handling ropes or cables should wear appropriate gloves, such as sailing or repelling gloves to prevent burns.