00/705761 DC : DRAFT FEB 2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 Amusement devices
   3.2 Independent inspection body
   3.3 Initial approval
   3.4 Log book
   3.5 Permit
   3.6 Independent thorough examination
   3.7 Licensing body
   3.8 Modification
   3.9 Repair
   3.10 Safety critical component
   3.11 Loading area
   3.12 Passenger containment
   3.13 Passenger unit
   3.14 Platform
   3.15 Walkways and ramps
   3.16 Stair
   3.17 Amusement device operator
   3.18 Attendant
   3.19 Controller
   3.20 Daily check
   3.21 Trial run
   3.22 Service
4 Symbols
5 Common requirements for design and analysis
   and examination
   5.1 Design documents
        5.1.1 General
        5.1.2 Description of design and operation
        5.1.3 Design and manufacturing drawings
        5.1.4 Principles of analysis
   5.2 Selection of materials
        5.2.1 Suitability
        5.2.2 Recommended steels
        5.2.3 Aluminium alloy
        5.2.4 Timber
        5.2.5 Plastic composites
        5.2.6 Concrete
        5.2.7 Fasteners
   5.3 Design loads
        5.3.1 General
        5.3.2 Permanent actions
        5.3.3 Variable actions
        5.3.4 Seismic forces
        5.3.5 Applicable coefficients for impacts,
               for the vibration of structural
               components directly travelled over
               and for collision
        5.3.6 Load combinations
   5.4 Structural analysis - Principles
        5.4.1 General
        5.4.2 Analysis principles for various
               types of ride
        5.4.3 Roller coasters with rail track
               bound vehicles
        5.4.4 Railways with rail track bound
               vehicles
        5.4.5 Grandstands
   5.5 Verification of stability
        5.5.1 Safety against overturning, sliding
               and lifting
        5.5.2 Ground anchorages
        5.5.3 Further requirements
        5.5.4 Ground support for packing
   5.6 Verification of strength
        5.6.1 General
        5.6.2 Predominantly static stress
        5.6.3 Fluctuating stress
        5.6.4 Bolts
        5.6.5 Ropes, chains, safety devices, rope
               drives, connectors, and adapters
   5.7 Structural design and workmanship
        5.7.1 Arrangement, accessibility
        5.7.2 Locking and safety devices
        5.7.3 Disconnectable joints
        5.7.4 Shaping and designing of components
               subject to fluctuating loads
        5.7.5 Supports
        5.7.6 Central masts
        5.7.7 Prevention of corrosion
   5.8 Initial approval, examination and tests
        recommended procedures
        5.8.1 General
        5.8.2 Testing
        5.8.3 Inspection bodies
        5.8.4 Initial approval of amusement devices
6 Requirements for design and manufacture of rides
   and structures
   6.1 Risk reduction by prevailing design and
        safety measures
        6.1.1 General
        6.1.2 Hazard identification
        6.1.3 Risk assessment
        6.1.4 Risk reduction in case of platforms,
               ramps, floors, stairs and walkways
        6.1.5 Risk reduction in case of railing,
               fencing and guards
        6.1.6 Risk reduction in case of access and
               egress
        6.1.7 Risk reduction in case of passenger
               units
        6.1.8 Risk reduction by special provisions
   6.2 Suplementary safety requirements for
        amusement devices categories
        6.2.1 Round abouts with horizontal and/or
               vertical movements
        6.2.2 Giant wheels, swings (with and without
               motor)
        6.2.3 Roller coster, flume rides, dark rides,
               railways and other railguided channel
               or trackbound devices
        6.2.4 Dodgem cars, speedways, boat and
               waterrides, slides, helter skelter,
               etc.
        6.2.5 Side shows, booths, win-a-prize and
               sales stands, maze, hall of mirrors,
               fun houses, labyrinths, hammer, ring
               the bell and similar
        6.2.6 Temporary grandstands, maneges, etc.
        6.2.7 Shooting stands and trailers,
               shooting devices
        6.2.8 Mechanical system
   6.3 Manufacture and supply
        6.3.1 General
        6.3.2 Manufacture
        6.3.3 Supply
   6.4 Provisions prior to use
        6.4.1 General
        6.4.2 Permit
        6.4.3 Competence
        6.4.4 Log book
        6.4.5 Permit for used and imported devices
        6.4.6 Marking
7 Operation and use of rides and structures
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 Standard documentation
   7.3 Competence of Personnel
        7.3.1 Requirements for personnel
        7.3.2 Duties of the controller
        7.3.3 Duties of the amusement device
               operator
        7.3.4 Duties of the attendant
        7.3.5 Training of personnel
   7.4 Build up and pull down
        7.4.1 The siting of amusement devices
        7.4.2 Erection and dismantling
        7.4.3 Ground and packing stability
        7.4.4 Care of equipment
   7.5 Trial operations and checks
        7.5.1 Taking into use after build up
        7.5.2 Daily check and trial run
        7.5.3 Check of emergency devices
   7.6 Operation
        7.6.1 Start up daily
        7.6.2 Loading and unloading of passengers
        7.6.3 During operating cycle
        7.6.4 Supervision of public
        7.6.5 Instruction to public
        7.6.6 Out of operation
   7.7 Maintenance, repair and modifications
        7.7.1 General
        7.7.2 Servicing
        7.7.3 Repair
        7.7.4 Modifications
   7.8 Independent examinations
        7.8.1 Independent thorough examination
        7.8.2 Installation examination
        7.8.3 Examination after repair,
               modification and accidents
        7.8.4 Reports
        7.8.5 Examination intervals
        7.8.6 Prolongation and transfer
   7.9 Special provisions
        7.9.1 Breakdown
        7.9.2 Evacuation
        7.9.3 Adverse weather conditions
        7.9.4 Fire
Annex A (informative) Fatigue analysis
Annex B (normative) Detailed analysis rules
Annex C (normative) Examination forms
Annex D (normative) Electric installations and
        Control systems
Annex E (informative) Guidance on design of
        passenger containments
Annex F (informative) Log Book for an amusement
        device