ASTM F2974-22

Standard Practice for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum auditing requirements 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 practice does not require recurring design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or major modification audits.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit of an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.  
1.2 Defined scope of audit shall include but not be limited to the following:  
1.2.1 Auditors sufficient relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience to properly audit an amusement ride or device in accordance with subsection 5.1 of this standard.  
1.2.2 Visual acuity requirements (if applicable) in accordance with subsection 5.1.3 of this standard.  
1.2.3 Reference standards including published year.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 97.200.99 - Other equipment for entertainment
• Technical Committee: F24 - Amusement Rides and Devices
• Drafting Committee: F24.30 - Auditing

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2974 − 22
Standard Practice for
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Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2974; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope of Amusement Rides and Devices
F2291 Practice for Design ofAmusement Rides and Devices
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for
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2.2 ASNT Document:
auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice Personnel
during an audit of an amusement ride or device within a
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
defined scope.
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2.3 AWS Standard:
1.2 Definedscopeofauditshallincludebutnotbelimitedto
AWS B5.1 Specification for the Qualification of Welding
the following:
Inspectors
1.2.1 Auditors sufficient relevant education, training, tech-
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2.4 ISO Standard:
nical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certi-
to properly audit an amusement ride or device in accordance
fication of personnel
with subsection 5.1 of this standard.
1.2.2 Visual acuity requirements (if applicable) in accor-
3. Terminology
dance with subsection 5.1.3 of this standard.
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to
1.2.3 Reference standards including published year.
Terminology F747.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
auditing requirements for audits of amusement rides and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
devices.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.2 An audit can include inspections, evaluations, or exami-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
nations during the design, manufacturing, installation,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
commissioning, operation, or major modification of an amuse-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ment ride or device.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.3 When audits are performed, they shall occur during the
relevant stages of an amusement ride or device’s design,
2. Referenced Documents
manufacture, installation, commissioning or major modifica-
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tion. This practice does not require recurring design,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or major modifi-
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
cation audits.
vices
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and
5. General
Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
5.1 Auditor(s) shall have sufficient relevant education,
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction
training,technicalknowledge,certificationsasappropriate,and
experience to properly audit an amusement ride or device as
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defined within the scope of the audit.
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on Amusement
Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.30 on
Maintenance and Inspection.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally AvailablefromAmericanSocietyforNondestructiveTesting(ASNT),P.O.Box
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F2974 – 20. DOI: 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
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10.1520/F2974-22. Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 St., #130,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Miami, FL 33166-6672, http://www.aws.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
the ASTM website. Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
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5.1.1 Evidence of auditor(s) relevant education, training, 8.1.2 Review conformance to Practice F770.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: F2974 − 20 F2974 − 22
Standard Practice for
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Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2974; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit
of an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.
1.2 Defined scope of audit shall include but not be limited to the following:
1.2.1 Auditors sufficient relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience to
properly audit an amusement ride or device in accordance with subsection 5.1 of this standard.
1.2.2 Visual acuity requirements (if applicable) in accordance with subsection 5.1.3 of this standard.
1.2.3 Reference standards including published year.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
F2291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
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2.2 ASNT Document:
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
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2.3 AWS Standard:
AWS B5.1 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.30 on
Maintenance and Inspection.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2020June 1, 2022. Published February 2020June 2022. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
F2974 – 19.F2974 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/F2974-20.10.1520/F2974-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
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Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36 St., #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672, http://www.aws.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.4 ISO Standard:
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of personnel
3. Terminology
3.1 Reference For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology F747.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum auditing requirements 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 practice does not require recurring design, manufacturing, installation,
commissioning, or major modification audits.
5. General
5.1 Auditor(s) shall have sufficient relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience
to properly audit an amusement ride or device as defined within the scope of the audit.
5.1.1 Evidence of auditor(s) relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropri
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