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Originally Posted by topgun
Furthermore, the whole "at the ends" in R33 is going to be a bigger problem for teams than R35.
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This. I asked the GDC two pretty specific questions on this. The answers were less than helpful.
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Q. How much tolerance is for attaching at the "end" of the bumper? Do we need to attach within 4" of the physical end? 1"? At the infinitesimal point at the end of the bumper? Physical constraints may make it difficult to place two perpendicular fasteners at the same infinitesimal point in space.
A. If it appears that a Bumper is rigidly attached at the end to a reasonably astute observer, it will be considered attached "at the end".
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Q. Where is the end of a Bumper? We have bumpers that are two 8" pieces of plywood rigidly attached perpendicular to each other at the corner, plus noodle cloth, etc. Do we have to attach to the frame perimeter at just the two end points of this L shaped bumper, or at the corner as well?
A. If it appears that a Bumper is rigidly attached at the end to a reasonably astute observer, it will be considered attached "at the end".
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I especially like how the second one completely fails to answer the question. But I'll whip it out when if inspector points out that we're not attaching our L bumpers in the corner. Then at least attempt to argue that the ends of the L actually are the ends of the bumpers.
I'm thinking about asking if they want to comment on what "attached" means. Specifically if they're going judge by whether the bumper is stiffly and securely held against the frame perimeter, or whether they want to see a physical fastener "at the end" of the bumper. I think the former option makes a lot more sense than the latter.