ASTM F2959-22 - 1.6.2022
 
Significance and Use

4.1?The rational for developing a separate standard practice for Aerial Adventure Courses is based on the unique functional, operational and patron participation requirements when compared to amusement rides and devices.

4.2?The purpose of this practice is to provide designers, manufacturers, constructors, system integrators, owners/operators, and auditors with criteria and references for use in the design, manufacture, construction, installation, integration, operation, maintenance, auditing, and major modification of Aerial Adventure Courses.

4.3?Unless this practice expressly provides otherwise in a particular provision, the term Aerial Adventure Course is to be used in place of Amusement Rides and Devices herein.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This practice establishes criteria for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Auditing and Major Modification of Aerial Adventure Courses.

1.2?This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F770-23

Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices

F2291-23b

Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices (Includes all amendments and changes 9/22/2023).

F2137-19

Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices

F1957-99(2017)

Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness-Durometer Hardness

F1772-17

Standard Specification for Harnesses for Rescue and Sport Activities

F2974-22

Standard Practice for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices

F2375-09(2017)

Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas and Attractions

F1193-23

Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices

F846-92(1998)

Standard Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices

F747-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices

UIAA 105

Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment: Harnesses

NFPA 1983

EN 12277

F1487-21

Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

ANSI Z359

ANSI B77

Passenger Ropeways - Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors - Safety Requirements