1.1This practice applies to the terminology, design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, and inspection of amusement rides and devices in Canada.

1.2This practice adopts ASTM Committee F24 Standards listed under Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

1.3This practice includes an annex (mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, etc.) related to the application of the criteria presented in this practice.

1.4This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory), which provides additional information (for example, rationale, background, interpretations, drawings, commentary, and so forth) to improve the user’s understanding and application of the criteria presented in this practice.

1.5It is the responsibility of the users of this practice and other ASTM Standards to judge their suitability for a particular purpose.

1.6This practice includes the following sections:

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1.8This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.9This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.