Are bumper lengths counted in the frame perimeter?

[Team 5706]

The rules state on page 48,
"A. total length of the FRAME PERIMETER sides must not exceed 120 in. (see Figure 4-1 for
examples), "
Then on page 57,
"ROBOTS are required to use BUMPERS to protect all outside corners of the FRAME PERIMETER. "
Does this mean that bumpers aren't counted in the frame? My team would like some clarification.

[kmodos]

Originally Posted by Team 5706

The rules state on page 48,
"A. total length of the FRAME PERIMETER sides must not exceed 120 in. (see Figure 4-1 for
examples), "
Then on page 57,
"ROBOTS are required to use BUMPERS to protect all outside corners of the FRAME PERIMETER. "
Does this mean that bumpers aren't counted in the frame? My team would like some clarification.

No, the definition of FRAME PERIMETER excludes bumpers.