ASTM F2374-04
(Practice)Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices
Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices
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1.1 This practice applies to the design, manufacture, and operation of inflatable amusement devices and their associated operating environments.
1.2 This practice specifically excludes inflatable devices that are used for professional exhibition or stunt work; safety and rescue activities; aerial or aviation structures or devices; exhibit floats; or similar inflatable devices.
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.
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Designation: F 2374 – 04
Standard Practice for
Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of
Inflatable Amusement Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2374; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This practice applies to the design, manufacture, and 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
operation of inflatable amusement devices and their associated 3.1.1 inflatable amusement device, n—an amusement ride
operating environments. or device, as defined by Terminology F 747, consisting of
1.2 This practice specifically excludes inflatable devices air-filled structures designed for use, as specified by the
that are used for professional exhibition or stunt work; safety manufacturer, that may include but not be limited to bounce,
and rescue activities; aerial or aviation structures or devices; climb, slide, or interactive play. They are made of flexible
exhibit floats; or similar inflatable devices. fabric, kept inflated by continuous air flow by one or more
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the blowers, and rely upon air pressure to maintain their shape.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.1.1 Discussion—This definition specifically excludes
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- similar inflatable devices that are used for professional exhi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- bition or stunt work, safety, and rescue activities, aerial or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. aviation structures or devices, exhibit floats, or similar inflat-
able devices.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 owner/operator, n—the person or organization having
2.1 ASTM Standards: overall control and responsibility for the maintenance, setup,
F 698 Specification for Physical Information to be Provided
and operation of the inflatable device.
for Amusement Rides and Devices 3.1.3 operator/attendant, n—the person who has been prop-
F 747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
erly trained and designated by the owner to direct the operation
vices
of the inflatable device.
F 770 Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement 3.1.4 user, n—a participant in the use of the inflatable
Rides and Devices
device as defined by the manufacturer.
F 853 Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement
4. Significance and Use
Rides and Devices
F 893 Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and De- 4.1 The purpose of this practice is to delineate information
vices regarding the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and
F 1159 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Patron maintenance of inflatable amusement devices.
Directed, Artificial Climbing Walls, Dry Slide, Coin Oper-
5. Inflatable Amusement Device Design and Manufacture
ated and Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Rides
and Devices and Air-Supported Structures 5.1 Inflatable amusement device manufacturers shall iden-
tify the specified use of each inflatable device to the owner
F 1193 Practice forAmusement Ride and Device Manufac-
turer Quality Assurance Program and Manufacturing Re- prior to or at the time of sale.
5.2 Inflatable amusement device manufacturers shall pro-
quirements
vide specifications, setup, maintenance, and repair instructions
to the original purchaser in accordance with Specification
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 onAmusement
F 698, Practice F 853, and Guide F 893 and shall include, but
Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.60 on
may not be limited to, the following topics:
Special Rides/Attractions.
5.2.1 Signage, setup, takedown, and storage specifications
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004.
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and procedures.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2.2 Inflation pressure(s).
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F2374–04
5.2.3 Specifications for number of blowers and required 5.5.1 Inflatable amusement devices shall be of a material
rated capacity. that is flame-resistant in accordance with Practice F 1159 and
meets local, state, or federal fire safety standards.
5.2.4 Requirements for environmental conditions that in-
5.5.2 Where zips or zippers are used as emergency exits in
clude, but are not limited to, location, surface material, and
inflatableamusementdevicestheyshallbereliable,easytouse,
weather conditions.
and capable of being opened from both sides.
5.2.5 Maximum capacity by weight or number of users.
5.6 Blowers shall comply with Practice F 1159.
5.2.6 Service and adjustment procedures for all components
5.6.1 Blowers and inflation tubes shall be positioned so that
of the inflatable device.
they will not impede the ingress/egress of the device.
5.2.7 Contact information to be used by the owner, operator,
5.7 Inflatable amusement devices, which are designed and
orattendanttosecuremaintenanceoroperatingassistancefrom
manufactured to be operated as totally enclosed structures
the manufacturer.
without clear visibility of the surrounding exterior areas, shall
5.2.8 Daily, weekly, monthly or other periodic minimum
provide exits that meet all local, state, or federal requirements
service and component checklists.
as applicable to inflatable amusement devices or structures, or
5.2.9 User height, weight, age, and other physical require-
both.
ments or restrictions.
5.2.10 The inappropriate attire worn by users. 6. Inflatable Amusement Device Operations
5.2.11 Theminimumnumberofoperatorsandattendantsfor
6.1 Inflatable amusement device owners and operators shall
each inflatable amusement device to control ingress/egress and
review the manufacturer’s specifications, maintenance, and
operations.
repair instructions in accordance with Specification F 698,
5.3 Inflatabledevicesshallbedesignedandmanufacturedin
Practice F 770, Practice F 853, and Guide F 893, and shall
accordance with Practices F 1159 and F 1193, and shall in-
operatetheinflatabledevice(s)inregardtothefollowingtopics
clude, but may not be limited to:
which include, but may not be limited to:
5.3.1 There shall be no sharp exterior or interior angles or 6.1.1 Setup, takedown, and storage specifications and pro-
edges, parts, or ancillary equipment accessible to users which cedures.
will cause injury if contact is made with them. 6.1.2 Inflation pressure(s).
6.1.3 Specifications for number of blowers and required
5.3.2 There shall be no entrapment points.
rated capacity.
5.3.3 The outside walls shall be designed to contain users
6.1.4 Requirements for environmental conditions that in-
when operated in accordance with manufacturer’s specified
clude, but are not limited to, location, surface material, and
use.
weather conditions.
5.3.4 The design shall be sufficient to allow for evacuation
6.1.5 Maximum capacity by weight or number of users.
in the event of deflation.
6.1.6 Service and adjustment procedures for all components
5.3.4.1 The design shall provide for when the inflation air
of the inflatable device.
supply is interrupted. Deflation shall be prevented or mini-
6.1.7 Daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic minimum
mized by, but not limited to, the use of a non-return valve or
service and component checklists.
flap fitted to the blower or inflatable device, and by placing the
6.1.8 User height, weight, age, and other physical require-
inflation tube to the lowest part of the structure.
ments or restrictions.
5.4 Inflatable amusement devices shall be provided with an
6.1.9 The inappropriate attire worn by users.
anchorage system to prevent unplanned displacement during
6.1.10 Theminimumnumberofoperator(s)andatte
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