ASTM F2974-15 - 1.9.2015
 
Significance and Use

4.1 The purpose of this guide is to establish guidelines for audits of amusement rides and devices.

4.2 An audit can include inspections, evaluations, or examinations during the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, operation, or major modification of an amusement ride or device.

4.3 When audits are performed, they shall occur during the relevant stages of an amusement ride or device’s design, manufacture, installation, commissioning or major modification. This guide does not require recurring design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or major modification audits.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide establishes guidelines for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit of an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F1159-16e1

Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Standards (Includes all amendments and changes 6/3/2021).

F1193-23

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

F747-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices

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).