What is ISO 17842-1 - Safety of amusement rides about?
ISO 17842-1 discusses the safety of amusement rides and amusement devices with a focus on design and manufacture.
ISO 17842-1 is the first part of the ISO 17842 multi-series on the safety of amusement rides and amusement devices that specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe design, calculation, manufacture, and installation of the following: mobile, temporary, or permanently installed machinery and structures, e.g., roundabouts, swings, boats, Ferris wheels, roller coasters, chutes, grandstands, membrane or textile structures, booths, stages, sideshows, and structures for artistic aerial displays.
ISO 17842-1 is applicable to amusement devices and major modifications of amusement devices and rides manufactured after the effective date of its publication.
Note: Fixed grandstands, construction site installations, scaffolding, removable agricultural structures, and simple coin operated children’s amusement devices intended for up to 3 children are not covered by ISO 17842-1.
Who is ISO 17842-1 - Safety of amusement rides for?
ISO 17842-1 on safety of amusement rides is useful for:
- Amusement Park equipment manufacturers
- Amusement Park management
- Safety and inspection bodies
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 17842-1 - Safety of amusement rides?
Amusement rides, sometimes called carnival rides, are mechanical devices or structures that move people to create enjoyment. An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes.
ISO 17842-1 discusses design documents, selection of materials, design loads, structural analysis and principles, verification of stability, ground anchorages, verification of strength, structural design and construction, risk reduction by prevailing design and safety measures, supplementary safety requirements for various types of amusement rides and devices, mechanical systems, and official technical dossier.
