ASTM_F_2374_-_10.pdf

Designation:F237410Standard Practice forDesign,Manufacture,Operation,and Maintenance ofInflatable Amusement Devices1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2374;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 covers the design,manufacture,and op-eration of inflatable amusement devices and their associatedoperating environments.1.2 This practice specifically excludes inflatable devicesthat are used for professional exhibition or stunt work;safetyand rescue activities;aerial or aviation structures or devices;exhibit floats;or similar inflatable devices.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 and Manufacture of PatronDirected,Artificial Climbing Walls,Dry Slide,CoinOperated and Purposeful Water Immersion AmusementRides and Devices and Air-Supported StructuresF1193 Practice for Quality,Manufacture,and Constructionof Amusement Rides and Devices3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 inflatable amusement device,nan amusement ride ordevice designed for use that may include but not be limited tobounce,climb,slide,or interactive play.They are made offlexible fabric,kept inflated by continuous air flow by one ormore blowers,and rely upon air pressure to maintain theirshape.3.1.2 operator/attendant,nthe person who has been prop-erly trained and designated by the owner to direct the operationof the inflatable device.3.1.3 owner/operator,nthe person or organization havingoverall control and responsibility for the maintenance,setup,and operation of the inflatable device.3.1.4 user,na participant in the use of the inflatable deviceas defined by the manufacturer.4.Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of this practice is to delineate informationregarding the design,manufacture,installation,operation,andmaintenance of inflatable amusement devices.5.Inflatable Amusement Device Design and Manufacture5.1 Inflatable amusement device manufacturers shall iden-tify the specified use of each inflatable device to the ownerprior to or at the time of sale.5.2 Inflatable amusement device manufacturers shall pro-vide specifications,setup,maintenance,and repair instructionsto the original purchaser in accordance with Practice F1193and shall include,but may not be limited to,the followingtopics:5.2.1 Signage,setup,takedown,and storage specificationsand procedures.5.2.2 Inflation pressure(s).5.2.3 Specifications for number of blowers and requiredrated capacity.5.2.4 Requirements for environmental conditions thatinclude,but are not limited to,location,surface material,andweather conditions.5.2.5 Maximum capacity by weight or number of users.5.2.6 Service and adjustment procedures for all componentsof the inflatable device.5.2.7 Contact information to be used by the owner,operator,or attendant to secure maintenance or operating assistance fromthe manufacturer.5.2.8 Daily,weekly,monthly or other periodic minimumservice and component checklists.5.2.9 User height,weight,age,and other physical require-ments or restrictions.5.2.10 The inappropriate attire worn by users.1This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on AmusementRides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.61 onAdventure Attractions.Current edition approved Feb.1,2010.Published March 2010.Originallyapproved in 2004.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2374 07a.DOI:10.1520/F2374-10.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2.11 The minimum number of operators and attendants foreach inflatable amusement device to control ingress/egress andoperations.5.3 Inflatable devices shall be designed and manufactured inaccordance with Practices F1159 and F1193,and shall include,but may not be limited to:5.3.1 There shall be no sharp exterior or interior angles oredges,parts,or ancillary equipment accessible to users whichwill cause injury if contact is made with them.5.3.2 There shall be no entrapment points.5.3.3 The outside walls shall be designed to contain userswhen operated in accordance with manufacturers specifieduse.5.3.4 The design shall be