ASTM F2959-16
(Practice)Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses
Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The rational for developing a separate standard practice for Aerial Adventure Courses is based on the unique functional, operational and patron participation requirements when compared to amusement rides and devices.
4.2 The purpose of this practice is to provide designers, manufacturers, constructors, system integrators, owners/operators, and auditors with criteria and references for use in the design, manufacture, construction, installation, integration, operation, maintenance, auditing, and major modification of Aerial Adventure Courses.
4.3 Unless this practice expressly provides otherwise in a particular provision, the term “Aerial Adventure Course” is to be used in place of “Amusement Rides and Devices” herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes criteria for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Auditing and Major Modification of Aerial Adventure Courses which occur(s) after the effective date of publication of this document except as noted in 1.3.
1.2 This practice applies to the following devices when operated for concession or commercial recreation:
1.2.1 Zip Lines.
1.2.2 Ropes Courses.
1.2.3 Challenge Courses.
1.2.4 Aerial Trekking Courses.
1.2.5 Canopy Tours.
1.2.6 Manufactured Climbing Walls.
1.3 This practice shall not apply to the following:
1.3.1 Aerial Adventure Courses when operated exclusively under the following applications:
1.3.1.1 Educational curriculum.
1.3.1.2 Physical fitness purposes.
1.3.1.3 Organized competitive events.
1.3.1.4 Therapeutic programs.
1.3.1.5 Training purposes.
1.3.1.6 Team and confidence building.
1.3.1.7 Playground equipment covered by Consumer Safety Performance Specification F1487.
1.3.2 Amusement rides and devices whose design criteria are specifically addressed in another ASTM standard.
1.3.3 Portions of an Aerial Adventure Course unaffected by a major modification.
1.3.4 Upgrades to electrical wiring, electrical motors and electrical components of Aerial Adventure Courses provided the original design and safety criteria are maintained or enhanced.
1.3.5 Pre-existing designs for Aerial Adventure Courses that are installed after the publication date of this practice if the design is service proven or previously compliant as specified by 1.3.5.1.
1.3.5.1 Aerial Adventure Course designs may qualify as “previously compliant” for five years following the date of publication of this practice. Thereafter, an Aerial Adventure Course design must qualify as “service proven” as defined in Practice F2291 or meet the requirements of this practice.
1.4 This practice includes an annex (mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth) to improve the user’s understanding and application of the criteria presented in this practice. The annex information shall be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
1.5 This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth.) to improve the user’s understanding and application of the criteria presented in this practice. The appendix information shall not be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
1.6 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. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
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Aerial Adventure Courses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2959; 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 1.3.5.1 Aerial Adventure Course designs may qualify as
“previously compliant” for five years following the date of
1.1 This practice establishes criteria for the Design,
publication of this practice. Thereafter, an Aerial Adventure
Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Auditing
Course design must qualify as “service proven” as defined in
and Major Modification of Aerial Adventure Courses which
Practice F2291 or meet the requirements of this practice.
occur(s) after the effective date of publication of this document
except as noted in 1.3. 1.4 This practice includes an annex (mandatory), which
provides additional information (for example, rationale,
1.2 This practice applies to the following devices when
background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so
operated for concession or commercial recreation:
forth) to improve the user’s understanding and application of
1.2.1 Zip Lines.
the criteria presented in this practice. The annex information
1.2.2 Ropes Courses.
shall be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
1.2.3 Challenge Courses.
1.2.4 Aerial Trekking Courses. 1.5 This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory),
1.2.5 Canopy Tours. which provides additional information (for example, rationale,
1.2.6 Manufactured Climbing Walls. background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so
forth.) to improve the user’s understanding and application of
1.3 This practice shall not apply to the following:
the criteria presented in this practice. The appendix informa-
1.3.1 Aerial Adventure Courses when operated exclusively
tion shall not be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
under the following applications:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.3.1.1 Educational curriculum.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3.1.2 Physical fitness purposes.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.3.1.3 Organized competitive events.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.3.1.4 Therapeutic programs.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Some specific
1.3.1.5 Training purposes.
hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
1.3.1.6 Team and confidence building.
1.3.1.7 Playground equipment covered by Consumer Safety
2. Referenced Documents
Performance Specification F1487.
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1.3.2 Amusement rides and devices whose design criteria
2.1 ASTM Standards:
are specifically addressed in another ASTM standard.
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
1.3.3 Portions of an Aerial Adventure Course unaffected by
vices
a major modification.
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and
1.3.4 Upgrades to electrical wiring, electrical motors and
Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
electrical components of Aerial Adventure Courses provided
F846 Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides
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the original design and safety criteria are maintained or
and Devices (Withdrawn 2013)
enhanced.
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction
1.3.5 Pre-existing designs forAerialAdventure Courses that
of Amusement Rides and Devices
are installed after the publication date of this practice if the
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Play-
design is service proven or previously compliant as specified
ground Equipment for Public Use
by 1.3.5.1.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on Amusement For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.61 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Adventure Attractions. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2959 – 14. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F2959-16. www.astm.org.
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F1772 Specification for Harnesses for Rescue, Safety, and operational and patron participation requirements when com-
Sport Activities pared to amusement rides and devices.
F1957 Test Method f
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Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2959; 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 criteria for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Auditing and Major
Modification of Aerial Adventure Courses which occur(s) after the effective date of publication of this document except as noted
in 1.3.
1.2 This practice applies to the following devices when operated for concession or commercial recreation.recreation:
1.2.1 Zip Lines.
1.2.2 Ropes Courses.
1.2.3 Challenge Courses.
1.2.4 Aerial Trekking Courses.
1.2.5 Canopy Tours.
1.2.6 Manufactured Climbing Walls.
1.3 This practice shall not apply to the following:
1.3.1 Aerial Adventure Courses when operated exclusively under the following applications:
1.3.1.1 Educational curriculum.
1.3.1.2 Physical fitness purposes.
1.3.1.3 Organized competitive events.
1.3.1.4 Therapeutic programs.
1.3.1.5 Training purposes.
1.3.1.6 Team and confidence building.
1.3.1.7 Playground equipment covered by Consumer Safety Performance Specification F1487.
1.3.2 Amusement rides and devices whose design criteria are specifically addressed in another ASTM standard.
1.3.3 Portions of an Aerial Adventure Course unaffected by a major modification.
1.3.4 Upgrades to electrical wiring, electrical motors and electrical components of Aerial Adventure Courses provided the
original design and safety criteria are maintained or enhanced.
1.3.5 Pre-existing designs for Aerial Adventure Courses that are installed after the publication date of this practice if the design
is service proven or previously compliant as specified by 1.3.5.1.
1.3.5.1 Aerial Adventure Course designs may qualify as “previously compliant” for five years following the date of publication
of this practice. Thereafter, an Aerial Adventure Course design must qualify as “service proven” as defined in Practice F2291 or
meet the requirements of this practice.
1.4 This practice includes an annex (mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background,
interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth) to improve the user’s understanding and application of the criteria presented
in this practice. The annex information shall be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
1.5 This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale,
background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth.) to improve the user’s understanding and application of the
criteria presented in this practice. The appendix information shall not be interpreted as mandatory design criteria.
1.6 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. Some specific hazards statements are given in Section 7 on Hazards.
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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 F24.61 on Adventure
Attractions.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014May 1, 2016. Published June 2014May 2016. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 20122014 as
F2959 – 12.F2959 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F2959-14.10.1520/F2959-16.
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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
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F846 Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices (Withdrawn 2013)
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F893 Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices (Withdrawn 2013)
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
F1772 Specification for Harnesses for Rescue, Safety, and Sport Activities
F1957 Te
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