prEN 13814-2

• Abstract:

  This document specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe maintenance, operation, inspection and testing of amusement ride and amusement devices which are intended to be installed both repeatedly without degradation or loss of integrity, and temporarily or permanently in fairgrounds and amusement parks or any other locations.; Grandstands, construction site installations, scaffolding, removable agricultural structures, simple coin operated children's amusement devices, carrying up to three children, and recreational devices like waterslides or summer toboggan runs, playground equipment, rope courses, climbing wall, inflatable, trampolines, swimming pool equipment (this list is not exhaustive) are not covered by this document.; In terms of workers’ health and safety, national regulations apply.

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 19-May-2027
• ICS: 97.200.40 - Playgrounds
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 152 - Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures - Safety
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 152/WG 1 - Rides
• Current Stage: 4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
• Start Date: 15-Oct-2026
• Due Date: 11-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 15-Oct-2026
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 13814-2:2026 - Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices - Part 2: Operation, maintenance and use

• Revises: EN 13814-2:2019+A1:2024 - Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices - Part 2: Operation, maintenance and use
• Effective Date: 22-Jan-2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2026
Varnost naprav in opreme v zabaviščnih parkih - 2. del: Delovanje, vzdrževanje in
uporaba
Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices - Part 2: Operation, maintenance
and use
Sicherheit von Fahrgeschäften und Vergnügungsanlagen - Teil 2: Betrieb,
Instandhaltung und Gebrauch
Sécurité des manèges et des dispositifs de divertissement - Partie 2 : Installation,
maintenance et exploitation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13814-2
ICS:
97.200.40 Igrišča Playgrounds
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2026
ICS Will supersede EN 13814-2:2019+A1:2024
English Version
Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices - Part
2: Operation, maintenance and use
Sécurité des manèges et des dispositifs de Sicherheit von Fahrgeschäften und
divertissement - Partie 2 : Installation, maintenance et Vergnügungsanlagen - Teil 2: Betrieb, Instandhaltung
exploitation und Gebrauch
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 152.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Operation, maintenance and use of amusement rides and amusement devices . 11
4.1 General. 11
4.2 Standard documentation . 11
4.3 Responsibilities of the controller . 11
4.3.1 General. 11
4.3.2 Selection and training of staff . 12
4.3.3 Assembly disassembly . 12
4.3.4 Care of equipment . 15
4.3.5 Trial operations and checks . 18
4.3.6 Operation . 19
4.3.7 Duties for the supervision of the operation . 20
4.3.8 Servicing (maintenance, repair and modification) . 21
4.4 Duties of the amusement device operator . 23
4.4.1 General. 23
4.4.2 General requirements . 23
4.4.3 Safe operation . 24
4.5 Duties of the attendant . 26
4.6 Independent inspection. 26
4.6.1 In-service inspection . 26
4.6.2 Reports . 26
4.7 Emergency situations . 26
4.7.1 General. 26
4.7.2 Means of evacuation and escape . 27
4.7.3 Fire . 27
Annex A (informative) Training, qualification and experience for competent persons . 29
Annex B (informative) Provisions prior to use . 30
Bibliography . 37

European foreword
This document (prEN 13814-2:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 152
“Fairground and amusement park machinery and structures — Safety”, the secretariat of which is held
by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13814-2:2019+A1:2024.
In comparison with EN 13814-2:2019+A1:2024, this document has been updated with the following
main changes. The definitions have been reviewed and aligned with part 1. Revised terms for persons in
a theme park or fairground have been implemented. Updated reference to wind speed measurement has
been added to match modified content in part 1. Requirements to keep both DRA and OURA up to date
following modifications have been added. Conditions have been added regarding the restart of a device
following an unscheduled cessation of activity. A new statement regarding the checking of restraints to
manufacturer’s instructions has been added. A reference to prEN 13814-3:2026 has been made regarding
functional testing.
EN 13814 consists of the following parts, under the general title Safety of amusement rides and
amusement devices:
— Part 1: Design and manufacture
— Part 2: Operation, maintenance and use
— Part 3: Requirements for inspection during design, manufacture, operation and use
1 Scope
This document specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe maintenance,
operation, inspection and testing of amusement ride and amusement devices which are intended to be
installed both repeatedly without degradation or loss of integrity, and temporarily or permanently in
fairgrounds and amusement parks or any other locations.
Grandstands, construction site installations, scaffolding, removable agricultural structures, simple coin
operated children's amusement devices, carrying up to three children, and recreational devices like
waterslides or summer toboggan runs, playground equipment, rope courses, climbing wall, inflatable,
trampolines, swimming pool equipment (this list is not exhaustive) are not covered by this document.
NOTE In terms of workers’ health and safety, national regulations can apply.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 12385 (all parts), Steel wire ropes — Safety
prEN 13814-1:2026, Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices — Part 1: Design and manufacture
EN IEC 60947-3, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-
disconnectors and fuse-combination units
EN ISO 2307, Fibre ropes - Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties (ISO 2307)
EN ISO 9554, Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554)
EN ISO 13857, Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and
lower limbs (ISO 13857)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
amusement device
amusement ride (3.3) and any arrangement of equipment that produces the desired effect of amusement
or entertainment when the user (3.58) moves through it or on it primarily by their own action
3.2
amusement device log
book and/or electronic data file containing all the necessary information about the use and history of any
amusement device (3.1)
3.3
amusement ride
equipment that is designed to entertain the riders (3.43) during motion including the consequence of
biomechanical effect
Note 1 to entry: See Annex B for provisions prior to use.
3.4
attendant
trained person appointed to work under the supervision of an operator (3.31), to assist in the operation
of an amusement device (3.1) available for use by the guests (3.21)
3.5
behaviour
non-passive physical activity or movement made by a guest (3.21)
Note 1 to entry: All reactions to internal and external stimuli also apply.
3.6
boarding rider
rider (3.43) who is transiting from the waiting area to the amusement ride (3.3)
3.7
child
person aged from birth to 14 years
Note 1 to entry: In the amusement field it is helpful to consider children’s physical, psychological, social and
educational development with relation to their age.
3.8
children ride
amusement ride (3.3) solely designed for the use by children as defined by the designer (3.14)
3.9
clearance envelope
space which adequately reduces the risk of harmful contact of riders (3.43) with objects
3.10
competent person
person who can demonstrate that he has acquired through training, qualifications or experience, or a
combination of these, the knowledge and skills enabling that person to perform a specified task
Note 1 to entry: For more details, see Annex A.
3.11
controller
person or organisation having overall control of an amusement device (3.1)
Note 1 to entry: This may be either an individual or corporate body owning an amusement device (3.1) or the
concessionaire or lessee who has been granted control of the amusement device (3.1), by the owner, for a specified
period.
3.12
design review
document detailing the review of all the applicable design documents, to determine the suitability for use
of an amusement device (3.1)
3.13
design risk assessment
DRA
document, produced by the designer (3.14) as a tool for safe design, within the agreed scope of supply
3.14
designer
engineer
persons or bodies that are responsible for the design of an amusement device (3.1) (or modifications
thereof), including, but not limited to establishing and describing the configuration of the amusement
device (3.1), conducting appropriate risk assessment(s), establishing strength (including fatigue
strength), designing and specifying electrical/electronic control systems, defining the acceptable quality
level for production, defining inspection criteria and including the publication of the necessary
documentation
3.15
exiting rider
rider (3.43) who is transiting from the amusement ride (3.3) to the exit
3.16
fail-safe
characteristic of a system, component, or device, that upon a failure of one of their elements, the system,
component, or device is designed to result in a safe state
3.17
fence
structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary without change of elevation
3.18
foreseeable behaviour
foreseeable misuse and predictable pathological behaviours (3.5) (such as anxiety, escape, etc.)
Note 1 to entry: The concept of “reasonably foreseeable” excludes the irrational. The foreseeability of the hazard
includes considering the likelihood of the combination of circumstances that are necessary for it to occur. It will be
noted that foreseeable situations in which the user’s actions due to a lack of perception of the hazard or an
unexpected event, can expose them to an increased risk.
Note 2 to entry: See Fairground and amusement park – Guidance on safe practice, HSG 175, for more information.
3.19
gate
section of fence (3.17) that can be opened to provide access or egress
3.20
guardrail
rail intended to prevent a user (3.58) from falling
3.21
guest
persons visiting an amusement park or fairground
3.22
handrail
rail intended to assist the user (3.58) to balance
3.23
impact acceleration
acceleration with duration of less than 200 ms
3.24
initial approval
design and calculation review process including, verification, examinations and tests executed by the
inspection body (3.25) before a ride is first made available for guest use
3.25
inspection body
any organisation capable of carrying out examination, tests and approval of amusement devices (3.1)
3.26
machinery component
component which forms part of an assembly in which at least one component moves (excluding vibration
and deformation)
3.27
major modification
safety-related alteration to the hardware or software of an amusement device (3.1), including the
introduction of a new safety-related component (3.48) or the substitution of a safety-related
component (3.48), which results in a deviation from the current design specification
3.28
manufacturer
individual or commercial entity responsible for designing and manufacturing a product with the view to
placing it on the market under their own name
Note 1 to entry: Any commercial entity that either places a product on the market under their own name or
trademark or modifies a product in such a way that compliance with applicable requirements maybe affected should
be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the obligations of the manufacturer.
3.29
maximum permissible restraint position
position of the restraint (3.40) at which the allowed maximum sized rider is properly restrained
Note 1 to entry: Maximum-sized riders are riders (3.43) with any body dimension at the largest intended design
parameters. This position does not necessarily ensure smaller riders (3.43) are properly restrained.
3.30
operation and use risk assessment
OURA
document, produced by the controller (3.11), that details all of the considered risks inherent during all
modes of the amusement device operation and the means taken to mitigate against them
Note 1 to entry: This term is explained in detail in prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.1.3.
3.31
operator
trained person appointed by the controller (3.11) to be in charge of the operation of an amusement
device (3.1) when it is intended to be available for the guests (3.21)
3.32
participant
person using an amusement device (3.1) which is not an amusement ride (3.3)
3.33
permit
authorisation to operate an amusement device (3.1) in a particular member state granted by the legally
authorised body after successful approval and/or examination
3.34
platform
horizontal or inclined surface raised above the level of an adjacent area
Note 1 to entry: See prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.2.1.2 for maximum slope of platform.
3.35
properly restrained
condition where the restraint (3.40) is retained (3.41) in the intended position relative to the rider (3.43)
while in the intended riding position
Note 1 to entry: For individual, adjustable restraints (3.40) this may mean close to each rider’s body, but in a
group lap bar, this may mean close to the largest rider’s body. Intended riding position means that the rider (3.43)
is properly positioned in the rider carrying device, e.g. in a seat with full contact to the seat pan and backrest.
3.36
reach envelope
space, which a rider (3.43) can reach during a ride cycle while in the intended riding position
3.37
reasonably foreseeable misuse
use of an amusement device (3.1) in a way not intended by the designer (3.14), but which can result from
readily predictable human behaviour (3.5)
Note 1 to entry: prEN 13814-1:2026, Annex F (Guest Behaviour) gives a non-exhaustive list of human
behaviours.
3.38
redundancy
application of more than one device or system, or part of a device or system, with the objective of ensuring
that in the event of one failing to perform its function another will perform that function
3.39
repair
restoration of components or assemblies to an acceptable condition
3.40
restraint
moveable system or device that is intended to inhibit or restrict the movement of the rider (3.43) while
on the amusement ride (3.3)
3.41
retained
held secure against opening except by intentional action
Note 1 to entry: This can include restraints (for example drop bars) held in place by gravity, detents or other
means.
3.42
retention device
system that is used to secure the restraint (3.40) in a retained state
3.43
rider
person using an amusement ride (3.3)
3.44
rider containment
system in an amusement ride (3.3) that accommodates the rider (3.43) for the purpose of riding the ride
including but not limited to the seats, side walls, walls, or bulkheads ahead of the rider(s), floors, objects
within the vicinity of the rider(s), restraints (3.40) and cages
Note 1 to entry: In many cases the rider containment is part of the rider unit (3.45).
3.45
rider unit
PU
device in or on which the rider (3.43) is conveyed during the ride cycle
Note 1 to entry: Examples for rider units are vehicles, boats, gondolas.
3.46
supervising companion
person of sufficient age having the authority and knowledge to help decide whether the accompanied
person is able to experience the amusement ride (3.3) or amusement device (3.1) based on information
provided by the controller (3.11)
3.47
safety-related control system
SRCS
assembly of components that may be electronic, electric, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or
mechanical combined to monitor and control an amusement device (3.1) so as to reduce risks to
guests (3.21)
3.48
safety-related component
part or component of an amusement device (3.1) on which the safety of the users (3.58) is dependent as
identified in the design risk assessment (3.13) and/or the operation and use risk assessment (3.30)
3.49
service
replacement or replenishment and check on the condition of components, including fluids which are
designated to be replaced, replenished and/or checked at specified intervals
3.50
sustained acceleration
acceleration with duration greater than or equal to 200 ms
3.51
sideshow
booth or similar enclosed structure containing, shows, activities or games for the entertainment of the
participants (3.32), where the guest (3.21) is not transported in any way by the structure
3.52
spectator
person in the vicinity of an amusement device (3.1)
Note 1 to entry: Typically defined as a person watching the operation of the amusement device (3.1) or waiting to
gain access to the use the amusement device (3.1)
3.53
structural component
calculated load bearing part which has not been classified as machinery components (3.26) by the
designer (3.14)
3.54
temporarily installed amusement device
amusement device (3.1) which is designed to be installed and uninstalled, the installation period of which
shall not exceed more than 3 months
3.55
theoretical hourly ride capacity (THRC)
maximum number of guests (3.21) that an amusement ride (3.3) can theoretically accommodate in one
hour under ideal, perfect operating conditions
Note 1 to entry: This calculation assumes no delays, full capacity in each ride vehicle, and continuous loading and
dispatch. It is a measure of potential throughput, rather than what is realistically achievable.
3.56
thorough examination
procedures and investigations necessary for the inspection body (3.25) to decide whether the amusement
device (3.1) can continue to be operated safely, or whether it requires defects to be remedied immediately
or within a specified time
3.57
trial run
proving run of an amusement device (3.1) during which no users (3.58) are carried
3.58
user
generic name for a rider (3.43) and/or participant (3.32)
3.59
waiting user
guest (3.21) becomes a waiting user at the point where they join a queue line until the point at which they
enter the amusement device (3.1)
4 Operation, maintenance and use of amusement rides and amusement devices
4.1 General
This document is concerned with installing, assembling and disassembling, operating, handling,
maintaining, repairing, modifying and inspecting amusement devices and is addressed to controllers,
operators, attendants and inspection bodies.
4.2 Standard documentation
The documents, which shall be prepared for all amusement devices, are:
— official technical dossier (see prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.9);
— manuals (see prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.6.1);
— amusement device log (see prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.8 and Annex D);
— OURA (see prEN 13814-1:2026, 5.1.3);
— operating procedures from the controller (based on OURA to cover also residual risks;
see prEN 13814-1:2026, Figure 5).
4.3 Responsibilities of the controller
4.3.1 General
The controller or nominated delegate(s) shall:
— ensure that the required documentation accompanies the amusement device when being bought,
sold or otherwise transferred or supplied;
— select and train operators and attendants;
— assemble, and disassemble safely;
— ensure safe operation in full compliance with all laws, prescriptions and regulations issued by local
and national authorities;
— service, maintain, repair and modify safely;
— where required, ensure that only amusement devices which have a valid operational permit and are
examined and tested by appropriately independent inspection bodies, are operated;
— maintain, keep available and update as required the Operating Manual and Amusement Device Log,
as well as creating necessary reports;
— ensure that where operators do not have a clear view of all loading or unloading points, devise a clear
system of signals for checking with attendants that it is safe to start. Make sure every person using
the system is instructed how to use it and display a copy of the signal code in appropriate positions;
— ensure that emergency procedures are established, well documented and regularly practiced;
— provide full instructions on the control or communications system.
The controller can delegate any part of his duties but remains responsible in law.
4.3.2 Selection and training of staff
Obtaining suitable and competent staff involves selection, training, testing of knowledge and
understanding, monitoring, auditing and keeping records. The controller shall select people able to put
the safety of the guests first, to follow procedures conscientiously and having the maturity and authority
to give confidence to the guests.
Adequate training shall be provided to all employees and training records kept. Training shall be
appropriate to the risks and given in a way that those being trained can understand.
The operator and attendants of amusement devices shall demonstrate competency in the operation of
amusement devices according to the manual(s).
No operators or attendants of the amusement device shall be younger than required by national
standards or law in the country of use.
Operators and attendants depending on their duties, shall be provided with suitable and sufficient
information and training in the working of their amusement devices, covering:
— systems of work for safe operation, including speed limits and any other specific safety measures;
— procedures for reporting breakdown, defects or unusual occurrences;
— loading and unloading procedures;
— user restrictions such as height and weight limits, medical conditions, limited accessibility (guest
behaviour);
— control of waiting and viewing areas;
— use and operation of rider containment and rider restraint systems including the checking of
restraint closure;
— controlled/emergency stop procedures;
— emergency procedures, including user evacuation.
4.3.3 Assembly disassembly
4.3.3.1 Siting of amusement devices
4.3.3.1.1 General
Amusement devices shall be sited and assembled in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction and
applicable national requirements.
4.3.3.1.2 Standard conditions for the siting of amusement rides and amusement devices
The controller or his representative shall ensure that an amusement device is only sited on ground which
is suitable for this purpose in accordance with the manual(s). For example, ensure that the ground:
— can safely bear the load of the amusement device. For existing structures e.g. buildings or piers, a
detailed inspection and calculation shall be carried out in order to establish permissible loads;
— is sufficiently flat, even and stable for the attraction to be assembled and used on safely, in accordance
with the amusement device log and manual.
The ground shall be checked at regular intervals after assembly, to confirm that there is no deterioration
in its load bearing capacity, especially during adverse weather conditions. Drainage shall be considered.
The controller shall establish the position of underground services or overhead lines which may present
hazards during the assembly or operation of the amusement device, taking advice as necessary from the
appropriate authority. Where these could be a source of danger to persons employed or to guests, all
reasonably practicable precautions shall be taken to prevent such danger, either by the provision of
adequate and suitably placed barriers or otherwise.
Care shall be taken to ensure that underground services are not struck when poles or pegs are placed in
the ground or when excavation is undertaken. Service location techniques shall be employed before any
such work is commenced, unless it has been confirmed beforehand that there are no services present.
When positioning amusement devices, controllers shall apply the following principles.
a) The proximity to other fixed or mobile structures or services shall be in accordance with the
requirements of prEN 13814-1:2026.
b) There shall be sufficient clearance between adjacent amusement devices, buildings or other occupied
areas to minimize the risk of fire spread.
c) Consideration shall be given to any possibility of uplift caused by wind.
d) They shall be arranged so that the guests have safe access to each amusement device entrance, and
safe egress at exit points, so that there are no bottle necks which could cause overcrowding in an
emergency.
e) Sufficient clearance shall be provided between amusement devices on main access routes, so as to
provide access for emergency service vehicles, and provide access to fixed fire hydrants even when
the guests may be being evacuated.
f) Where rides cross over or pass through each other, as a minimum the clearance envelopes for each
ride (see prEN 13814-1:2026) shall apply. The controllers shall ensure that safety envelopes for both
riders and spectators are not compromised. For coin-operated children's rides, spacing may vary
providing the safety envelopes are not thereby compromised.
g) The OURA will need to consider whether protection is required to prevent falling objects hitting
riders or spectators.
NOTE There can be local regulations that define the minimum distance between amusement devices and other
structures, objects, services etc.
4.3.3.2 Transportation, assembly and disassembly
When amusement devices are transported, assembled or disassembled on site they shall be under the
direct supervision of the controller and/or competent delegate(s).
4.3.3.3 Ground packing, stability and anchors
4.3.3.3.1 General
All necessary measures shall be taken during assembly to ensure that the amusement device will be stable
when in use.
No amusement device shall be assembled on sloping or uneven ground, unless suitable packing has been
incorporated which allows the amusement device to be used safely.
The amusement device shall be level where necessary and have its load adequately distributed and firmly
supported. Its stability shall be checked frequently.
The number of packing pieces used shall be kept to a minimum. The height of the packing material shall
be kept to a minimum and the packing itself shall be stable.
All packing materials incorporated shall be sound and suitable for the purpose, chosen and located in
accordance with the manual(s), so as to prevent slipping and sinking, or dislodgement.
Packing shall be placed directly beneath the load points of the amusement device. If this cannot be
achieved a suitable supporting structure shall be formed which effectively transmits the load of the
amusement device safely through the packing to the ground. Dynamic loads can lead to the loosening of
packing and anchorage; consequently, repeated checks of the packing and anchors are essential.
If an attraction is equipped with props to support the structure, these props shall be used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Hydraulic jacks shall not be used to support an amusement device during operation, unless they are
designed and approved for the purpose.
4.3.3.3.2 Guest safety
Guests shall not be admitted into areas where an amusement device is being assembled or disassembled.
The controller and/or competent delegate(s) shall, where necessary, provide means to prevent guests
entering work areas e.g. with fences and/or warnings.
4.3.3.3.3 Working method
A safe system of work, which as a minimum takes into account the manufacturer’s manual(s) shall be
followed during these operations. Controllers shall make themselves familiar with, and follow, the official
requirements of local and national authorities.
Amusement devices shall be moved to minimize the risk of damage to safety-related components and all
loads shall be properly secured during transit.
Where there is a risk of temporary instability or overstressing in the device during assembly or
dismantling, the precautions specified by the designer, manufacturer, and/or supplier, shall be followed.
This may require e.g. the use of temporary guys, stays, supports and fixings to prevent danger through
collapse of any part of the amusement device.
Temporary provisions for access and working during assembly and disassembly operations shall be safe,
including sufficient and suitable lighting to allow work to be conducted in a safe and proper manner.
Unauthorized access shall be prevented through openings in platforms and through any gaps within the
amusement device, which are only intended for access when the amusement device is not in motion or
use. Such openings or gaps shall be provided with covers, be securely fixed in position or equipped with
barriers and access doors, which are securely fastened.
Before reassembly, all components as specified in the manual(s) shall be cleaned, carefully examined for
signs of wear, deformation or other damage, confirming fitness for purpose or otherwise repaired or
replaced.
They shall be properly lubricated in accordance with the manual(s). Replacements and repairs of safety-
related components shall be noted in the Amusement Device Log.
Fastening and securing components shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
correctly adjusted or replaced if necessary.
Upon completion of assembly, all components that are important to the safety of the amusement device,
shall be checked to ensure that they have been properly installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
manual(s).
All structural members needed to ensure the stability and safety of an amusement device shall be used
and correctly fitted. Where it is a design requirement, the whole assembly shall be securely anchored to
ensure that it is stable.
Where rail tracks form part of the amusement device, they shall be properly laid and aligned, according
to the manual(s).
4.3.4 Care of equipment
4.3.4.1 General
All equipment shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s manual(s) and/or general
engineering practices.
4.3.4.2 Mechanical equipment
At the intervals as stated in the manual(s), safety-related components shall be checked to ensure that
they are within the limits stated in the manual. Parts requiring replacement shall be consistent with the
design specification.
Controllers shall have procedures to ensure that safety-related components are:
— individually identifiable by design and quality;
— traceable as per the location(s) on the amusement device;
— not interchangeable such that parts cannot be used in incorrect positions – for example, two pins
may look identical but have different material properties;
— stored so as to prevent deterioration and contamination;
— cleaned and lubricated as required by the manual before being incorporated into the amusement
device;
— carefully assembled so that they are not damaged, in particular:
1) assembled using fastenings and fixings correctly used and adjusted, in accordance with the
manual(s);
2) all pins shall be provided with their secondary retention system (such as safety locknuts and
washers, split pins or castellated nuts with split pins, etc.) as defined in the manual(s). Split-pins
shall be spread effectively;
3) “R” clips shall be of the right size, in good condition, of the right material and fitted correctly;
4) self-locking nuts shall not be used more than the maximum number of times specified in the
manual(s);
5) close attention shall also be paid to bolted joints by using tightening torques, dimensions and
classes of bolt in accordance with the requirements of the manual(s); torque wrenches shall be
used as required;
6) components having a specified operational life shall be checked to verify their operational life is
not expired, checked in accordance with manual(s) and replaced when necessary.
If there is repeated, unexpected or unusual damage to safety-related components, the manufacturer or
designer and the inspection body shall be informed and advice of these parties sought.
When lifting equipment is used for the assembly of components, the manufacturer's instructions shall be
followed so as not to adopt unsuitable lifting methods which might cause damage and subsequent danger
during operation.
Steel wire ropes for erection and dismantling shall be used in accordance with EN 12385 series.
Synthetic fibre ropes for erection and dismantling shall be used in accordance with EN ISO 2307
and/or EN ISO 9554.
NOTE Lifting equipment, whether integral to the amusement device or not, and depending on their function,
can be subject to specific local regulations, including inspection and testing.
4.3.4.3 Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
The controller shall ensure that pressure systems are operating within the limits set in the manual(s) as
supplied by the manufacturer.
The pressure system shall also be examined in accordance with the written scheme of inspection.
Leakage shall be kept to a minimum, contained where possible, and not create risks. For further
information refer to EN ISO 4413 and EN ISO 4414.
Equipment subject to compliance to the Pressure Equipment Directive or other nationally applicable
legislation should meet those requirements. Compliance with EN 13445 series can be used to
demonstrate compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive.
4.3.4.4 Electrical equipment
4.3.4.4.1 Isolation and access
All electrical cabinets or enclosures shall be properly locked to prevent unauthorised access.
Amusement devices shall be provided with means to disconnect (isolate) the supply to all live conductors
and shall have a means permitting it to be locked in the off (isolated) position (e.g. by padlocks). Suitable
means of disconnection are listed in EN 60204-1.
When used for achieving isolation, the disconnecting device shall have a means permitting it to be locked
in the off (isolated) position (e.g. by padlocks).
Devices used for isolation shall have a visible gap or a position indicator that conforms
with EN IEC 60947-3.
4.3.4.4.2 Inspection
See prEN 13814-3:2026, 4.3.4.
4.3.4.4.3 Operating control equipment
All operating controls shall be:
— clearly visible to the operator;
— easily distinguishable from each other;
— readily accessible to the operator;
— easy to operate;
— clearly marked to show the function and mode of operation. All markings shall be permanent and
readable. Written markings shall be in a suitable language(s).
The operators working position shall:
— be safe (and have safe access);
— be designed with ergonomic considerations;
— have adequate lighting;
— give, where possible, an unobstructed view of all areas of operation. If it is not the case, other means
of surveillance shall be implemented (e.g. mirrors, surveillance cameras);
— take into account environmental aspects (e.g. temperature, vibration and noise).
The design shall take account of any need for the operator and operators to communicate, between
themselves and where necessary with the guests e.g.:
— visibly;
— by phone/ intercom;
— public address;
— through the ride control system (such as 2-button operating systems).
4.3.4.4.4 Control equipment operated by riders
Controls equipment intended to be operated by riders shall:
— be clearly marked, in a language agreed with the controller, to show their functions;
— be accessible to all riders within the designated size limits;
— not present a risk to riders through their positioning or use;
— not be foreseeably capable of causing injury to riders either directly (e.g. by trapping hands or fingers,
electric shock, etc) or by causing any controlled device to malfunction or operate inappropriately;
— only be operable by riders when it is safe for them to do so;
— never override an operator selected control input where it would be unsafe to do so;
— be able to be muted or over-ridden by the operator if necessary.
Controls equipment located in public areas and accessible to the guests should be tamper-proof where
necessary to prevent misuse.
The OURA shall take into account the risks related to anticipated failure of controls equipment or misuse
as well as the possibility of operator error shall not cause significant risk from such events.
The OURA shall be issued and all required mitigations shall be applied prior to opening to guests.
Where an amusement device has remote areas or areas obscured from the view of the operator, means
of observing and communicating with users, as required by risk assessment, shall be provided at the
control station.
NOTE Assisted views can be provided by means such as the use of closed-circuit television, mirrors or
additional operators.
4.3.5 Trial operations and checks
4.3.5.1 Putting into use after assembly
After assembly the controller, shall ensure that the amusement device is checked by a competent person
to ensure the assembly is in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual(s).
A similar check routine shall be carried out where an amusement device has been idle for a long period
or after it has been partially dismantled and re-erected.
The controller shall perform one or more trial runs without any member of the public according to the
manufacturer’s manual(s), simulating where possible emergency situations to verify particularly that
control systems, emergency stops, safety equipment and emergency equipment work properly.
The controller shall retain a record of the checks carried out in the amusement device Log.
Devices not open to guests shall be secured and/or immobilized and steps shall be taken to prevent public
access.
The operating manual shall be available for the operator at the amusement device.
The controller shall ensure a safe system of work is in place and provide means for “locking-off” to ensure
that an element of the amusement device cannot move inadvertently before all members of staff are in a
safe position.
4.3.5.2 Daily check and trial run
The controller shall ensure that each amusement device has a daily check before the guests use it. For an
amusement device the results
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