Safety Standards in Amusement Rides Har Kupers Vekoma Rides Manufacturing bv 22/09/2014 Get insights. Get educated. Get inspired. Safety Standards  Amusement  Rides Contents  1. World Standards 2. ASTM 3. EN 13814 4. ISO Har Kupers C.O.O. Vekoma Rides BV Netherlands IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety  Standards Amusement Rides World Standards International accepted standards  – ASTM F 24 – EN 13814 – (future) ISO Local Standards – China GB8408  – Australia AS 3533 IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety  Standards Amusement Rides ASTM F24 IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety Standards Amusement Rides ASTM F24 ASTM F24 • Committee which develops and maintains standards: – Ca. 800 members – 11 Subcommittees – International contribution • Taskgroups who work on different subjects of the standards • Committee meets twice a year with 100-150 members in different technical meetings Restraints • 19 Standards all different subjects Amusement Rides Load & Strengths e.g.. Controls G ‐forces – F2291 Design – F770 Ownership & Operation IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety Standards Amusement Rides ASTM F24 ASTM F24 • “Living standards” which are continuously updated • React fast on new products in industry • Private organization – not government related • Not only United States but also other countries Adopted  Regulations 30 US States Adopted or Basis many countries e.g. South America, Singapore,UAE,Canada IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety Standards Amusement Rides ASTM F24 ASTM F24 Standards Harmonization Meetings during US , European and Asian IAAPA Shows Extended meetings during EAS Amsterdam Tuesday 23 September 14:30‐15:00 ASTM International F24 main committee opening 15:00‐17:00 ASTM International F24.24 design and manufacture subcommittee ‐ acceleration task group ‐ controls task group Thursday 25 September 8:00‐10:00 ASTM International F24.24 accessibility task group (also an IAAPA meeting) 3:30‐4:30 IAAPA standards harmonization meeting IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety  Standards Amusement Rides EN 13814 IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety Standards Amusement Rides EN 13814 EN 13814 – History • Published in 2004 after 16 years of development • Replaces the DIN 4112 “ Fliegende Bauten” • Published and developed by CEN with 28 European member states. • Every country can have its “National Deviations” on the standard. IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014 Safety Standards Amusement Rides EN 13814 EN 13814 – Start Revision From 2009 to Sept 2011 as private initiative of EAASI / IAAPA • Prepare update for revision of the current EN 13814 :2004 • Voluntary group of experts in 8 different workgroups  Structure and Mechanism  Platforms, Stairs and ramps  Guest Behaviour and Risk Assessment  Use and Maintenance  Acceleration and Restraints  Electrical and Control Systems  Manufacture and Supply  Editing Committee IAAPA Safety Institute , Amsterdam , 22 sept 2014