Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices

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Designation:F747–97
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 747; 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.
accepted engineering practice—that which conforms to ac- control access system—a device, barrier or mechanism that
cepted principles, tests, or standards of nationally recognized prohibits unauthorized activation of a ride or device control
technical or scientific authorities. system.
air-supported structure—an amusement device that incorpo- fence—a type of barrier consisting of, but not limited to, posts,
rates a structural and mechanical system and employs a boards, wire, stakes, or rails that is used to inhibit patrons
high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, from coming into contact with the moving portion or
and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure, all restricted portion of an amusement ride or device.
of which are intended to provide an enclosed area for the self flat-ride—an amusement ride that operates on a single level
enjoyment of those so confined within. whether over a controlled, fixed course or track, or confined
amusement ride or amusement device—a device or combi- to a limited area of operation.
nation of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a high ride—an amusement ride whose motion is in a fixed or
person(s) over or through a fixed or restricted course or variable plane from horizontal to vertical.
within a defined area, for the primary purpose of amusement kiddie ride—an amusement ride designed primarily for use by
or entertainment. children up to 12 years of age.
carnival—a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering major modification—any change in either the structural or
amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon, or by operational characteristics of the ride or device which will
means of portable am
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