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AS 3533.2-1997

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Amusement rides and devices - Operation and maintenance
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Superseded date

10-20-2017

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English

Published date

01-01-1997

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1 - AS 3533.2-1997 AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Amusement device
8 - 1.3.2 Amusement ride
8 - 1.3.3 Aquatic amusement device
9 - 1.3.4 Arm’s reach
9 - 1.3.5 Attendant
9 - 1.3.6 Authority
9 - 1.3.7 Bobsled
9 - 1.3.8 Cable waterskiing system
9 - 1.3.9 Competent person
9 - 1.3.10 Flying fox
9 - 1.3.11 Minor storage
9 - 1.3.12 Operator
9 - 1.3.13 Passenger ropeway
9 - 1.3.14 Patron
9 - 1.3.15 Proprietor
9 - 1.3.16 Supervisor
9 - 1.3.17 Toboggan ride (aquatic or land-based)
9 - 1.3.18 Vehicle
9 - 1.3.19 Waterborne ride
10 - 1.3.20 Water slide
11 - SECTION 2 SITE LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION, AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
11 - 2.1 SITE LAYOUT
11 - 2.1.1 Choice of site
11 - 2.1.2 Preparation of site
11 - 2.1.3 Condition of site
11 - 2.1.4 Seismic activity (earthquakes)
11 - 2.1.5 Clearances
12 - 2.1.6 Set-up and operation near power lines
12 - 2.1.7 Locations within buildings
12 - 2.1.8 Lighting
12 - 2.2 ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION
12 - 2.2.1 General
12 - 2.2.2 Lighting
13 - 2.2.3 Public safety
13 - 2.2.4 Suitability of equipment and parts
13 - 2.2.5 Quality of assembly work
13 - 2.2.6 Packing and blocking
14 - 2.2.7 Control stations
15 - 2.2.8 Access
15 - 2.2.9 Fences, handrails, guards and temporary barriers
15 - 2.2.10 Signage
16 - 2.2.11 Discharge of exhaust fumes
16 - 2.2.12 Access and egress for patrons of rides and devices
19 - 2.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
19 - 2.3.1 General
19 - 2.3.2 High voltage
20 - 2.3.3 Switchboards and switch panels
20 - 2.3.4 Specific requirements for all electrical installations
20 - 2.3.5 Requirements for electrical installations with electrified metallic grid
20 - 2.3.6 Emergency lighting
21 - 2.3.7 Lightning protection
21 - 2.3.8 Earthing
22 - SECTION 3 PROPRIETOR AND OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
22 - 3.1 PROPRIETOR RESPONSIBILITIES
22 - 3.1.1 General
23 - 3.1.2 Delegation of proprietor’s responsibilities
23 - 3.2 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
25 - SECTION 4 SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
25 - 4.1 GENERAL
25 - 4.2 AQUATIC AND WATERBORNE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
25 - 4.2.1 Water quality
25 - 4.2.2 Chemicals
25 - 4.2.3 Entry and exit
25 - 4.2.4 Water slides
26 - 4.2.5 First aid
26 - 4.2.6 Qualifications of operators and attendants
26 - 4.2.7 Outdoor operations in inclement weather
26 - 4.3 KARTS AND KART TRACKS
26 - 4.3.1 Fire extinguishers
26 - 4.3.2 First aid
26 - 4.3.3 Apparel
27 - 4.3.4 Refuelling
27 - 4.3.5 Safety of patrons
27 - 4.3.6 Instructions for patrons
27 - 4.3.7 Warning system
27 - 4.3.8 Track operation
28 - 4.3.9 Track supervision
28 - 4.3.10 Communications
28 - 4.3.11 Fencing
28 - 4.3.12 Fuel storage
28 - 4.3.13 Lighting
28 - 4.4 FERRARI 500-TYPE KARTS AND TRACKS
28 - 4.4.1 Fire extinguishers
28 - 4.4.2 Apparel
29 - 4.4.3 Refuelling
29 - 4.4.4 Loading and unloading
29 - 4.4.5 Safety of patrons
29 - 4.4.6 Warning system
29 - 4.4.7 Track operation
29 - 4.4.8 Fuel storage
29 - 4.4.9 Lighting
29 - 4.4.10 Tracks
29 - 4.5 BOBSLEDS AND TOBOGGANS (LAND-BASED)
29 - 4.5.1 Supervision
30 - 4.5.2 Daily checks
30 - 4.5.3 Automatic speed controls
30 - 4.6 AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCORPORATING ELASTIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
30 - 4.6.1 Bungy jumping
30 - 4.6.2 Other amusement devices incorporating elastic suspension systems
30 - 4.7 INFLATABLE STRUCTURES
30 - 4.7.1 Supervision
30 - 4.7.2 Operator responsibilities
32 - 4.7.5 Use of springs or rubber links
32 - 4.7.6 Tie-down ropes
32 - 4.7.7 Maximum wind velocity
32 - 4.7.8 Access, egress and open sides
32 - 4.7.9 Electrical requirements
33 - 4.7.10 Emergency evacuation
33 - 4.8 PASSENGER ROPEWAYS
33 - 4.9 AIR CUSHIONED VEHICLES
33 - 4.9.1 Area of operation
33 - 4.9.2 Ground surface
33 - 4.9.3 Fencing
33 - 4.9.4 Loading area
33 - 4.9.5 Refuelling area
33 - 4.9.6 Smoking
33 - 4.9.7 Fire extinguishers
33 - 4.9.8 First aid
33 - 4.9.9 Safety goggles
33 - 4.9.10 Communication
33 - 4.9.11 Kill switch
33 - 4.9.12 Clearance
34 - 4.10 PARASAILING
34 - 4.10.1 General
34 - 4.10.2 Operator responsibility
34 - 4.10.3 Personal flotation devices
34 - 4.10.4 Minimum age
34 - 4.10.5 Minimum crew requirements
35 - 4.10.6 Operator qualifications
35 - 4.10.7 Vessel registration
35 - 4.10.8 Operational restrictions
35 - 4.10.9 First aid
35 - 4.10.10 Evacuation procedures
35 - 4.10.11 Communications
35 - 4.10.12 Emergency release
35 - 4.10.13 Patron safety and restraints
36 - 4.10.14 Stand-by vessel
36 - 4.11 FLYING FOXES
36 - 4.11.1 General
36 - 4.11.2 Supervision
36 - 4.11.3 Use of trees
36 - 4.11.4 Signage
36 - 4.11.5 Patron loading
36 - 4.11.6 Travelling block
36 - 4.12 MINI BIKES AND MINI BIKE TRACKS
36 - 4.12.1 General
36 - 4.12.2 Fire extinguishers
36 - 4.12.3 Apparel
36 - 4.12.4 Refuelling
37 - 4.12.5 Loading and unloading
37 - 4.12.6 Warning system
37 - 4.12.7 Track operation
37 - 4.12.8 Fuel storage
37 - 4.12.9 Lighting
37 - 4.12.10 Tracks
37 - 4.12.11 Safety helmets
37 - 4.13 CABLE WATERSKIING
37 - 4.13.1 First aid
37 - 4.13.2 Operator training
37 - 4.13.3 Personal flotation devices
37 - 4.13.4 Patron instruction
37 - 4.13.5 Rescue craft
37 - 4.13.6 System speed increase
38 - 4.13.7 Debris
38 - 4.14 ROLLER COASTERS
38 - 4.15 STEAM AND HOT WATER EQUIPMENT
38 - 4.16 HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
38 - 4.16.1 General operation
39 - 4.16.2 Mobile rides and devices
40 - SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, REPAIR AND INSPECTION
40 - 5.1 GENERAL
40 - 5.2 REPLACEMENT
40 - 5.2.1 General
40 - 5.2.2 Hydraulic and pneumatic system components
40 - 5.3 ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
41 - 5.4 INSPECTION
41 - 5.4.1 General
41 - 5.4.2 Annual inspection
42 - 5.4.3 Surface deterioration
42 - 5.4.4 Non-destructive testing
42 - 5.5 LOG
43 - SECTION 6 FIRE SAFETY
43 - 6.1 GENERAL
43 - 6.2 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
43 - 6.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
45 - APPENDIX A - STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
45 - A1 INTRODUCTION
45 - A2 REGISTRATION OR NOTIFICATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICE DESIGNS
45 - A3 REGISTRATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES
45 - A4 MODIFICATION AND ALTERATIONS
45 - A5 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
45 - A6 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY
46 - A7 STATE AND TERRITORY GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES
46 - A7.1 Australian Capital Territory
46 - A7.2 New South Wales
46 - A7.3 Northern Territory
46 - A7.4 Queensland
47 - A7.5 South Australia
47 - A7.6 Tasmania
47 - A7.7 Victoria
47 - A7.8 Western Australia
48 - APPENDIX B - SUGGESTED TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR COMPETENT PERSONS
51 - APPENDIX C - CLEARANCE DISTANCES FROM AERIAL CONDUCTORS†
52 - APPENDIX D - SAFE DISTANCES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING, GUARDS AND BARRIERS AROUND AMUSEMENT DEVICES
54 - APPENDIX E - GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR OPERATOR SELECTION AND INSTRUCTION
54 - E1 GENERAL
55 - E2 TRAINING PROGRAM
56 - APPENDIX F - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL PROCESS
56 - F1 GENERAL
56 - F2 INFORMATION
56 - F3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
58 - F4 RISK ASSESSMENT
58 - F5 RISK CONTROL
60 - APPENDIX G - PATRON RESPONSIBILITY
60 - G1 GENERAL
60 - G2 TYPICAL INFORMATION
61 - APPENDIX H - SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR OPERATORS
62 - APPENDIX I - WATER QUALITY
62 - I1 GENERAL
62 - I2 AQUATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
62 - I2.1 Devices used in conjunction with swimming pools
62 - I2.2 Water quality and treatment in closed circulation systems
62 - I2.3 Water quality and treatment where the water is drawn from a river or pond
63 - I3 WATERBORNE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
64 - APPENDIX J - PRECAUTIONS FOR STORING AND HANDLING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
64 - J1 INTRODUCTION
64 - J2 PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN STORING AND HANDLING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
64 - J3 PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN STORING AND HANDLING LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
66 - APPENDIX K - INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MOBILE AMUSEMENT DEVICES FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY
68 - APPENDIX L - GUIDE TO NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS

Specifies requirements for the operation, maintenance, inspection and fire safety measures for fixed and portable amusement rides and devices, excluding equipment specifically covered in other Standards.

This Standard specifies requirements for the operation, maintenance, inspection and fire safety measures for fixed and portable amusement rides and devices, excluding miniature trains and railway systems owned and operated by model railway societies, clubs or associations, or those covered by public transport legislation.NOTES:1 Requirements for the design and construction of amusement rides and devices are given in AS 3533.1.2 Compliance with the requirements and conditions set down by associations such as The Australian Association of Live Steamers is generally required for the miniature trains and railway systems mentioned above.

Committee
ME-051
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1645 8
Pages
62
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

Amendment 1 see DR 99517 First published as part of AS 3533-1988.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 3533.2-1997. First published as part of AS 3533-1988. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 3533.2-1997.

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