ASTM F747-06(2014)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices
Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices
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Designation: F747 − 06(Reapproved 2014)
Standard Terminology Relating to
Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F747; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
accepted engineering practice—that which conforms to ac- illness—personal discomfort resulting in treatment including a
cepted principles, tests, or standards of nationally recognized personal illness, food poisoning, drug abuse, toxic
technical or scientific authorities. inhalation, insect sting, or other similar occurrence.
air-supported structure—an amusement device that incorpo-
injury—sustained bodily harm resulting in treatment such as
rates a structural and mechanical system and employs a trauma, cuts, bruises, burns, and sprains.
high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape,
installation or erection—the actual act of onsite construction
and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure, all
or the physical setting up and making ready for use of a ride
of which are intended to provide an enclosed area for the self
or device.
enjoyment of those so confined within.
kiddie ride—an amusement ride designed primarily for use by
amusement ride or amusement device—a device or combi-
children up to 12 years of age.
nation of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a
person(s) over or through a fixed or restricted course or
major modification—any change in either the structural or
within a defined area, for the primary purpose of amusement
operational characteristics of the ride or device which will
or entertainment.
alter its performance from that specified in the manufactur-
er’s design criteria.
carnival—a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering
amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon, or by
minor injuries/illnesses—injuries and illnesses which may or
means of portable amusement rides or devices or temporary
may not require emergency first aid or significant treatment,
structures in any number or combination, whether or not
or both, but cannot be otherwise classified as a serious injury
associated with other structures or forms of public attraction.
or illness. This category includes incidents where treatment
is limited to such things as the dispensation of over-the-
circular ride—an amusement ride whose motion is primarily
counter medication or plastic adhesive strips, cleansing, rest,
rotary in a fixed or variable plane from horizontal to 45°
and other similar duties or assistance.
above horizontal.
minor modification—any change that does not alter the
control access system—a device, barrier or mechanism that
structural or operational characteristics of the ride or device
prohibits unauthorized activation of a ride or device control
nor change its performance from that specified in the
system.
manufacturer’s design criteria.
fence—a type of barrier consisting of, but not limited
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Designation: F747 − 06 F747 − 06 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Terminology Relating to
Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F747; 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.
accepted engineering practice—that which conforms to accepted principles, tests, or standards of nationally recognized technical
or scientific authorities.
air-supported structure—an amusement device that incorporates a structural and mechanical system and employs a high-strength
fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure, all of which are intended
to provide an enclosed area for the self enjoyment of those so confined within.
amusement ride or amusement device—a device or combination of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a person(s)
over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area, for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment.
carnival—a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon, or by means of
portable amusement rides or devices or temporary structures in any number or combination, whether or not associated with other
structures or forms of public attraction.
circular ride—an amusement ride whose motion is primarily rotary in a fixed or variable plane from horizontal to 45° above
horizontal.
control access system—a device, barrier or mechanism that prohibits unauthorized activation of a ride or device control system.
fence—a type of barrier consisting of, but not limited to, posts, boards, wire, stakes, or rails that is used to inhibit patrons from
coming into contact with the moving portion or restricted portion of an amusement ride or device.
flat-ride—an amusement ride that operates on a single level whether over a controlled, fixed course or track, or confined to a
limited area of operation.
high ride—an amusement ride whose motion is in a fixed or variable plane from horizontal to vertical.
illness—personal discomfort resulting in treatment including a personal illness, food poisoning, drug abuse, toxic inhalation, insect
sting, or other similar occurrence.
injury—sustained bodily harm resulting in treatment such as trauma, cuts, bruises, burns, and sprains.
installation or erection—the actual act of onsite construction or the physical setting up and making ready for use of a ride or
device.
kiddie ride—an amusement ride designed primarily for use by children up to 12 years of age.
major modification—any change in either the structural or operational characteristics of the ride or device which will alter its
performance from that specified in the manufacturer’s design criteria.
minor injuries/illnesses—injuries and illnesses which may or may not requi
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