ASTM_F_2007_-_12.pdf

Designation:F200712Standard Practice forDesign,Manufacture,and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2007;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice applies to the design,manufacture,andoperation of concession go-karts and their associated operatingfacilities where public or member use is offered with a use fee.This practice defines classifications for the various vehiclesoffered for public use to replicate motor sports competitiveactivities.1.2 This standard does not apply to vehicles or facilitiesspecifically offered for racing(race karts)or used for generalpurpose by private owners(fun karts)other than owners ofconcession go-kart facilities.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F770 Practice for Ownership,Operation,Maintenance,andInspection of Amusement Rides and DevicesF1159 Practice for Design ofAmusement Rides and Devicesthat are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Stan-dardsF1193 Practice for Quality,Manufacture,and Constructionof Amusement Rides and DevicesF2291 Practice for Design ofAmusement Rides and Devices2.2 SAE Standard:3J12411978 Fuel and Lubricant Tanks for Motorcycles3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 concession go-kart,nan amusement ride or device,which meets all of the following specifications:the device is asingle vehicle,unattached to other vehicles or a common framesystem,which is powered without connection to a commonenergy source,which is driver controlled with respect toacceleration,speed,braking,and steering,which operateswithin the containment system of a defined track,and whichsimulates competitive motor sports,which is used by membersof the general public for a fee.A concession go-kart has amaximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis definition specifically excludessimilar go-kart devices that are intended for use as competitive(racing)karts or similar go-kart devices intended for ownershipand use by private owners.This definition specifically excludesdevices,such as electronically or rail guided amusement ridesand bumper cars or other similar amusement motor sportsdevices that operate under circumstances where there is nodefined direction of travel.3.1.2 concession go-kart attendant,nthe person or per-sons whose duties may include but are not limited to theinstruction,dispatch,and limitation of ride duration of personsdriving concession go-karts.3.1.3 containment system,na device installed on theconcession go-kart track,which defines the boundaries of thetrack,and whose primary purpose is to contain the vehicleswithin the defined boundary.3.1.4 driver,nthe person who manipulates and controlsthe direction of travel,braking,and speed of a concessiongo-kart.3.1.5 fun kart,na motorized vehicle with four wheels,sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for privatepersonal recreational use by the consumers for off-road use onsuitable terrain,as recommended by the manufacturer.3.1.6 owner,nthe person,persons,partnership,company,group,or corporate entity,or agent of a person,who owns,controls,or has the duty to direct or control the operation of aconcession go-kart track.1This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on AmusementRides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.60 onSpecial Rides/Attractions.Current edition approved March 1,2012.Published March 2012.Originallyapproved in 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2007 11.DOI:10.1520/F2007-12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE),400 CommonwealthDr.,Warrendale,PA 15096-0001.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.7 passenger,nthe person who is transported aboard aconcession go-kart as a passenger without having control of thedirection of travel,braking,and speed of the go-kart.3.1.8 pit,na defined station for the purpose of loading andunloading driver and passenger during the initiation andconclusion of the ride cycle.3.1.9 race kart,ngo-karts designed for the sole purpose ofracing on tracks,streets,or other areas of competition,and notto be used by the general public in a