1、Designation: F2374 10F2374 17Standard Practice forDesign, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance ofInflatable Amusement Devices1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2374; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revis
2、ion, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the design, manufacture, and operation of inflatable amusement devices and their
3、 associated operatingenvironments.establishes criteria for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection, Training,Auditingand Major Modification of commercial use Inflatable Amusement Devices. These devices are made of flexible fabric, inflated byone or more blowers, and
4、 rely upon air pressure to maintain their shape. They are designed for patron activities that may include,but not be limited to: bounce, climb, slide, obstacle course or interactive play.1.1.1 Amusement devices covered by this standard are used primarily in amusement, entertainment or recreational a
5、pplications.Such applications include, but are not limited to, amusement parks, theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, rentalcompanies, fitness centers, gyms, gymnastics facilities, jump centers, sports facilities, skate parks, camps, schools, shoppingcenters, temporary special even
6、ts, carnivals, fairs, festivals and municipal parks.1.1.2 This practice includes land-based inflatable amusement devices that are designed for dry use, wet use, or a combinationof wet/dry use.1.1.3 Inflatable amusement devices covered by this standard have inflation systems that:1.1.3.1 Require air
7、to be constantly supplied in order to maintain structure, form, shape or integrity (continuous air inflatableamusement device); or1.1.3.2 Maintain inflation without the need for constant air supply (captured air inflatable amusement device); or1.1.3.3 Incorporate both methods of inflation into a sin
8、gle device.1.1.4 The design and manufacturing requirements in Sections 5 and 6 of this standard shall not apply to inflatable amusementdevices manufactured before the publication date of this standard practice.1.1.5 The modification requirements in Section 5.3 of this standard shall not apply to maj
9、or modifications performed before thepublication date of this standard practice.1.2 This practice specifically excludes inflatable devices that are used for professional exhibition or stunt work; safety andrescue activities; aerial or aviation structures or devices; exhibit floats; or similar inflat
10、able devices.the following types of inflatabledevices:1.2.1 Inflatable devices marketed directly to consumers for private home use by children. Those devices are covered under aseparate standard, Consumer Safety Specification F2729.1.2.2 Inflatable devices that are used for professional exhibition o
11、r stunt work; safety and rescue activities; aerial or aviationstructures or devices; exhibit floats; or similar inflatable devices.1.2.3 Inflatables that do not have a floor affixed to the inflatable structure (that is, the ground is exposed inside an inflatedperimeter).1.2.4 Inflatable devices that
12、 require a sudden loss of air to perform their intended function (for example, stunt bag style inflatableimpact attenuation devices).1.2.5 Inflatable devices that are designed primarily as floating devices to be installed in or on bodies of water.1.2.6 Stand-alone captured air inflatable devices tha
13、t are designed to contain the patron within the elevated pressure space; aredesigned to be mobile during its intended use; or contain less than 270 ft3 of air and do not include an anchoring or ballastingsystem. Examples include, but are not limited to: a water walking ball, a sports ball, a hamster
14、 ball, a hill-rolling ball.1.2.7 Constant air membranes that incorporate a permanent sub-terrain box or pit to form the bottom and sides of the pressurevessel (for example, jumping pillow devices).1 This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices and is th
15、e direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.61 on AdventureAttractions.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2017. Published March 2010February 2018. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20072010 asF2374 07a.F2374 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2374-10.10.1520/F2374-17.This docum
16、ent is not an ASTM standard and 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 a
17、ppropriate. In all cases only the 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 States11.2.8 Air inflated devices designated to decompress or red
18、istribute foam cubes contained in a trampoline court foam pit.1.3 This practice includes an annex (mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background,interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth) to improve the users understanding and application of the crit
19、eria presentedin this practice. The annex information shall be interpreted as mandatory criteria.1.4 This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale,background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth) to improve the users
20、 understanding and application of thecriteria presented in this practice. The appendix information shall not be interpreted as mandatory criteria.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this sta
21、ndard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the De
22、cision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of TextilesConstant-Rate-of-Traverse (C
23、RT) Ball Burst TestD5446 Practice for Determining Physical Properties of Fabrics, Yarns, and Sewing Thread Used in Inflatable RestraintsD6951 Test Method for Use of the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer in Shallow Pavement ApplicationsF355 Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other
24、 Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used forAthletics, Recreation and PlayF747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and DevicesF770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and DevicesF1159 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are O
25、utside the Purview of Other F24 Design StandardsF1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and DevicesF1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground EquipmentF1772 Specification for Harnesses for Rescue and Sport
26、ActivitiesF2291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and DevicesF2375 Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh used inAmusement Rides,Devices, Play Areas and AttractionsF2397 Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Martial ArtsF2729 Consume
27、r Safety Specification for Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use2.2 ASCE Standards (American Society for Civil Engineers):3ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures2.3 NFPA Standards (National Fire Protection Agency):4NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)NFPA 701 Stan
28、dard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:Definitions:3.1.1 inflatable amusement device, designer/engineer, nan party(s) that establishes and describes the configuration of theamusement ride or device design
29、ed for use that may include but not be limited to bounce, climb, slide, or interactive play. Theyare made of flexible fabric, kept inflated by continuous air flow by one or more blowers, and rely upon air pressure to maintaintheir shape.device, establishes strength and fatigue life, designs and deve
30、lops electrical/electronic control systems, and definesinspection criteria. F7473.1.2 operator/attendant, major modification, nthe person who has been properly trained and designated by the owner todirect the operation of the inflatable device.any change in either the structural or operational chara
31、cteristics of the ride or devicewhich will alter its performance from that specified in the manufacturers design criteria. F7473.1.3 owner/operator, nthe person or organization having overall control and responsibility for the maintenance, setup, andoperation of the inflatable device.3.1.3 user, ser
32、ious injuries/illnesses, na participant in personal injury/illness that results in death, dismemberment, significantdisfigurement, permanent loss of the use of the inflatable device as defined by the manufacturer.a body organ, member, function,2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, w
33、ww.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191, http:/www.asc
34、e.org.4 Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http:/www.nfpa.org.F2374 172or system, a compound fracture, or other significant injury/illness that requires immediate admission and overnight hospitalizationand observation by a licensed
35、 physician. F7474. Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of this practice is to delineate information regarding the design, manufacture, installation, operation, andmaintenance of inflatable amusement devices.5. Design5.1 Design requirements for inflatable amusement devices shall be in accordance with
36、 Practice F1159, and the exceptions andinclusions unique to InflatableAmusement Devices. For convenience, all of these exclusions and inclusions have been incorporatedinto Practice F1159 and are shown below.5.1.1 This section establishes information and procedures for the design of inflatable amusem
37、ent devices and majormodifications to inflatable amusement devices.5.1.2 Inflatable amusement devices with platforms or play areas higher than 25 ft (7.6 m) above the ground shall also requirecompliance with the applicable parts of Practice F2291.5.2 Adjustments to Terms in Practice F1159:5.2.1 Repl
38、ace the term “amusement rides and devices” with “inflatable amusement devices”.5.2.2 Replace the terms “amusement ride or device” or “ride or device” with “inflatable amusement device”.5.2.3 Replace the terms “ride analysis” with “device analysis”.5.3 Parts of the Inflatable Device:5.3.1 ObstacleAn
39、inflated component that is intended for patrons to climb over, run through, etc., as they progress throughthe inflatable amusement device.5.3.2 PlatformA horizontally-oriented inflated surface on which a user may stand or traverse (for example, the transitionlanding area on a slide).5.3.3 Playing Ar
40、eaSpace in or on the inflatable that is intended for patron play.5.3.4 Ramp or StepAn inclined section or section of intermediate height aiding patrons as they enter and exit the playing areaof the inflatable, making the transition between the height of the playing area and the ground.5.3.5 Run-outI
41、ntended deceleration zone at the bottom of a slide.5.3.6 Height Measurements:5.3.6.1 Playing Area or PlatformThe height of a playing area or platform shall be measured, without load, from the highestpoint intended to support patrons to the lower bound (see Fig. 1). Typically, this is ground level, b
42、ut the lower bound may be thesurface of a lower-level inflated playing area or platform.5.3.6.2 Containment WallThe height of a containment wall shall be measured, without load, from the highest point on thesurface of the adjacent platform or playing area to the highest point on the wall (see Fig. 2
43、). For slides, the height measurementis taken at 90 to the slope (see Fig. 1).5.4 Drawings, Records and Testing:5.4.1 Drawings and RecordsRecords shall be kept in accordance with Subsection 5.6 of Practice F2291.FIG. 1 Slide Platform and Wall Height MeasurementsF2374 1735.4.2 TestingDocument and rec
44、ord the testing performance of inflatable amusement devices in accordance with the tests givenin Practice F1193.5.5 Structural Integrity and Inflation:5.5.1 Inflatable playing areas, platforms, steps, and ramps shall support the weight of the patrons for whom the inflatable isdesigned.5.5.2 The infl
45、atable device shall support itself, the maximum total load, and any devices included for which the inflatable isdesigned.5.5.2.1 The manufacturer shall test the design for structural integrity and stability per Practice F1193 with stated maximumcapacity allowed on the device. Where applicable, the t
46、est methodology shall consider anticipated areas of uneven loading, suchas stairs or transition platforms on inflatable slides.5.5.3 The weight assigned to each patron, for design purposes, shall be determined as follows:5.5.3.1 For inflatable devices intended for use by children only, the design we
47、ight per patron shall be, at a minimum, the weightspecified for a child patron in Subsection 8.6.2 of Practice F2291.5.5.3.2 For all other inflatable devices, the design weight per patron shall be, at a minimum, the weight specified for an adultpatron in Subsection 8.6.1 of Practice F2291.5.5.4 All
48、inflatables with an inflated floor must pass the applicable Test Methods for Weight Bearing Surfaces in Annex A4.5.5.5 The design shall be sufficient to allow for evacuation in the event of deflation during patron use, including, at a minimum:5.5.5.1 The device shall have a means of egress in case o
49、f emergency evacuation.5.5.5.2 Design elements shall be employed to prevent or minimize risks to patrons when the inflation air supply is interrupted.These shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) A non-return valve or flap shall be fitted to the blower or inflatable device.(2) The inflation tube shall be placed at the lowest part of the structure.(3) The structural design shall prevent rapid collapse of elevated platforms or collapse of ceilings and walls onto the patrons.(4) Inflatable devices with platforms or play areas higher than 8 ft (
