ASTM F2974-17a
(Guide)Standard Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices
Standard Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of this guide is to establish guidelines 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 guide does not require recurring design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or major modification audits.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes guidelines for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit of an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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Designation: F2974 − 17a
Standard Guide for
1
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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This guide establishes guidelines for auditing confor- 4.1 The purpose of this guide is to establish guidelines for
mance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit of audits of amusement rides and devices.
an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.
4.2 An audit can include inspections, evaluations, or exami-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
nations during the design, manufacturing, installation,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
commissioning, operation, or major modification of an amuse-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ment ride or device.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.3 When audits are performed, they shall occur during the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
relevant stages of an amusement ride or device’s design,
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
manufacture, installation, commissioning or major modifica-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tion. This guide does not require recurring design,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or major modifi-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cation audits.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. General
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Auditor(s) shall have sufficient relevant education,
2. Referenced Documents
experience,andtrainingtoproperlyauditanamusementrideor
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
device as defined in this standard.
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
5.1.1 Evidence of auditor(s) relevant education, experience,
vices
and training shall be made available upon request by party(ies)
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and
requesting the audit.
Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
5.1.2 Auditor(s) shall read and become familiar with con-
F1159 Practice for Design ofAmusement Rides and Devices
tents of the applicable referenced documents.
that are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Stan-
5.2 The auditor must prepare for and comply with all
dards
personal health and safety requirements as they pertain to the
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction
scope of the audit.
of Amusement Rides and Devices
5.3 Inspection tools, test equipment, gauges, or other de-
F2291 Practice for Design ofAmusement Rides and Devices
vices shall be in proper working order and, where applicable,
3. Terminology
calibrated. Calibration shall be established by a record of
3.1 Reference Terminology F747. calibration showing calibration traceable to accepted standards
specific to the equipment used (for example, AISC, ASME,
1 ANSI, etc.).
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement
Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.30 on
5.4 Audit recording formats shall be mutually agreed upon
Maintenance and Inspection.
by auditor and auditee before the audit is initiated.
Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally
5.4.1 Actual findings or statements, or other information
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2974 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/F2974-17A.
that is related to the audit(s) shall be included in the audit
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
record(s). Audit record(s) may include but not limited to,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
written documentation, photo(s), video(s), spreadsheet(s), and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. list(s).
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5.4.2 The auditor’s name(s) and date(s) of the audit(s) 9.2.1 Review conformance to Owner/Operator’s Operations
performed shall be included in the auditing record(s). and Maintenance Training Program per Practice F770.
9.2.2 Owner/operator’s conformance to manufacturer’s
6. Design Audit Program
maintenance and inspection requirements.
9.2.3 Review conformance to manufacturer’s requirements
6.1 When performing an audit of a new design of an
and documentation
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Designation: F2974 − 17 F2974 − 17a
Standard Guide for
1
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 guide establishes guidelines for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit of an
amusement ride or device within a defined scope.
1.2 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.
1.3 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
F1159 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Standards
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
F2291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
3. Terminology
3.1 Reference Terminology F747.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of this guide is to establish guidelines 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 guide does not require recurring design, manufacturing,
installation, commissioning, or major modification audits.
5. General
5.1 Auditor(s) shall have sufficient relevant education, experience, and training to properly audit an amusement ride or device
as defined in this standard.
5.1.1 Evidence of auditor(s) relevant education, experience, and training shall be made available upon request by party(ies)
requesting the audit.
5.1.2 Auditor(s) shall read and become familiar with contents of the applicable referenced documents.
5.2 The auditor must prepare for and comply with all personal health and safety requirements as they pertain to the scope of
the audit.
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This guide 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 April 1, 2017May 1, 2017. Published April 2017May 2017. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as
F2974 – 15.F2974 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F2974-17.10.1520/F2974-17A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.3 Inspection tools, test equipment, gauges, or other devices shall be in proper working order and, where applicable, calibrated.
Calibration shall be established by a record of calibration showing calibration traceable to accepted standards specific to the
equipment used (for example, AISC, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
5.4 Audit recording formats shall be mutually agreed upon by auditor and auditee before the audit is initiated.
5.4.1 Actual findings or statements, or other information that is related to the audit(s) shall be included in the audit record(s).
Audit record(s) may include but not limited to, written documentation, photo(s), video(s), spreadsheet(s), and list(s).
5.4.2 The auditor’s name(s) and date(s) of the audit(s) performed shall be included in the auditing record(s).
6. Design Audit Program
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