Mask Inspection Protocols

Overview

Procedures used by officials to inspect, verify, and approve protective masks before and during regulated games.

Key Points

• Masks undergo pre-game inspection for structural integrity
• Officials may re-check equipment at any time
• Any unsafe mask must be removed from play
• Inspection ensures consistency and compliance

Details

Mask inspection protocols outline how officials verify that all protective masks comply with safety requirements. Inspections occur during pre-game staging and may continue throughout the event.

Officials examine lenses for cracks, warping, separation, or excessive scratching. Mask frames are checked for structural damage, loose foam, or weakened retention points.

If a mask fails inspection, players must replace the unsafe component or switch to compliant equipment before participating. Officials have authority to remove any mask from play if safety concerns arise during a match.

Inspection protocols ensure that all players meet the same safety standards, reinforcing consistency and minimizing risk across regulated paintball formats.

Related Topics

• Mask Standards Overview
• Equipment Rules & Legality in 1v1 Paintball
• Rules, Safety & Player Conduct
• Mask Maintenance & Replacement Rules