ASTM F3099-2017 Standard Practices for Parasailing《帆伞运动的标准实施规程》.pdf

1、Designation: F3099 14F3099 17Standard Practices forParasailing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3099; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates

2、the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This standardpractice provides guidelines and procedures for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of parasail vessels,equipment, and associated activities includ

3、ing crew training and flying passengers aloft in a parasail.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.3 This standard

4、does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was

5、 developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced D

6、ocuments2.1 Federal Regulations:246 CFR Part 16 Chemical Testing3. Significance and Use3.1 The purpose of this standard is to establish procedures for water based parasailing activities.4. Weather Monitoring and Limits4.1 Vessels used for parasailing operations shall be equipped with a weather monit

7、oring device.4.1.1 The device may be fixed or portable, provided it is accessible by the vessel Master at the vessels operating console.4.1.2 The device shall be electronic with a visual display.4.1.3 In restricted locations such as manmade lakes, the weather monitoring device, under 4.1, may be loc

8、ated within theimmediate proximity of the operating area provided it is continually monitored by a company employee available to provideupdated weather information to the vessel Master via radio or cellular phone.4.1.3.1 A VHF radio, alone, is not acceptable for weather monitoring.4.2 The vessel Mas

9、ter shall check and remain cognizant of current and forecasted weather conditions for the area of operationand account for the weather conditions for the duration of the parasail set (the “onboard” group of passengers on a parasail vessel).4.3 Weather LogThe vessel Master shall maintain a weather lo

10、g.4.3.1 Log entries shall include: wind direction, wind speed, wave height, and sky conditions. A sample weather log is providedas enclosure (see Appendix X1).4.3.2 A weather log may be in any format with the weather information recorded manually or electronically.4.3.3 A legend shall be provided fo

11、r any coded or abbreviated log entries.4.3.4 Log entries shall be recorded directly by the vessel Master or may be relayed to another crewmember aboard or companyemployee ashore for permanent recording.4.3.5 Weather conditions shall be recorded by the vessel Master at the start of the day and prior

12、to each parasail set.1 This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.65 on Parasailing.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014July 1, 2017. Published September 2014August 2017. Originally approved in 20

13、14. Last previous edition approved in 2014 asF3099 14. DOI: 10.1520/F3099-14.10.1520/F3099-17.2 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.This document is not an ASTM standard and

14、 is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only t

15、he current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States14.3.6 Weather logs and the recorded data shall be retained for a minimum of 1 year on boa

16、rd the vessel or on the premises ofthe place of business.4.3.7 The weather log shall be made available for inspection by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) when requested.4.4 Weather Limits:4.4.1 Parasail operations shall not be conducted when the current observed weather conditions in the area

17、 of operation include:4.4.1.1 Sustained wind speed greater than 20 mph.4.4.1.2 Ground visibility less than 0.5 miles.4.4.1.3 Thunder Storm within 7 miles.4.4.1.4 Wind gust with a differential greater than 15 mph of the sustained wind.4.4.1.5 Wind gust exceeding 25 mph.4.4.2 Parasail operations, susp

18、ended as a result of weather conditions exceeding the parameters enumerated in 4.4.1, shallremain suspended for a minimum of 30 min. min and will not resume until weather conditions are checked and recorded in theweather log. Parasail operations may resume only after when a minimum of 30 min havehas

19、 elapsed from the last monitoredweather condition that exceeded the thresholds listed in 4.4.1.4.4.3 Regions effectedaffected by prevailing Trade Winds may operate with an additional 5 mph allowance to the sustained windspeed provided that:4.4.3.1 The sustained wind direction is offshore for the Par

20、asail operation, and4.4.3.2 The parasail equipment in use is sufficiently rated for the wind conditions.4.4.4 Sea Conditions:4.4.4.1 Parasail operations in lakes, intercostal areas, and rivers shall not be conducted when the wave height exceeds 3 ft.4.4.4.2 Parasail operations offshore and in open w

21、aters shall not be conducted when wave heights exceed 4 ft unless the periodand wave height are within the following formula: 3 s period for each 1 ft of wave height (for example, 15 s period = 5 ft waveheight).4.4.4.3 In no case shall parasail operations be conducted in weather conditions that exce

22、ed the manufacturers specifiedlimitations for the equipment in use.4.4.5 The vessel Master shall be responsible for assessing local weather conditions and determining if the weather conditionsare within acceptable limits.5. Equipment5.1 Materials and Manufacture:5.1.1 All parasail equipment in use,

23、including but not limited to parasail canopies, parasail harness, or passenger bars, shall beproperly designed for parasail operation.5.1.2 Vessels used for parasail operationoperations shall be purposespecifically built for parasail operation.5.1.3 Parasail equipment shall be operated, stowed, insp

24、ected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturersrecommendations. Equipment found in substandard condition shall be removed from the vessel for repair or destruction.5.1.4 Parasail towlines shall be braided with a minimum rated tensile strength of not less than 48006000 lb (2177 kg).(26 689N

25、).5.1.5 Parasail towlines shall not exceed 1200 ft in length.5.2 EquipmentThe following equipment shall be available onboard the vessel:5.2.1 Weather monitoring equipment in accordance with 4.1,5.2.2 Primary anchor,5.2.3 Secondary anchor or equivalent device to augment the primary anchor,5.2.4 Hydra

26、ulic parasail winch,5.2.5 Hydraulic parasail winch brake,5.2.6 Level-wind system or equivalent device to ensure even pay out and take up of towlines of greater than 300 ft in length,5.2.7 Parasail deflating/arresting device,5.2.8 Boat hook with a minimum reach of 10 ft,5.2.9 Knife capable of cutting

27、 towline,5.2.10 Parasail including canopy, harness, and5.2.11 A United States Coast Guard approved Type III lifejacket, or equivalent, sized for all passengers going aloft.5.3 Maintenance and Inspection:5.3.1 Maintenance:5.3.1.1 The vessel owner shall implement written maintenance and inspection pro

28、cedures for the vessel and the parasailequipment including but not limited to: vessel propulsion deckhand; dipping; drills; emergency; equipment; maintenance; master; operations; parasail; passenger bar;training; weather conditions; weather log; weather monitoring deviceAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Informa

29、tion)X1. EXAMPLE WEATHER LOGX1.1 See Fig. X1.1.F3099 175ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent

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