F2959 (version 25a)

1.1 This practice establishes criteria for the Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Auditing and Major Modification of Aerial Adventure Courses.

1.1.1 This standard applies to aerial adventure courses where patrons are required to use a harness to prevent or control a fall from height.

1.2 This practice shall not apply to:

1.2.1 Playground equipment and consumer products that are specifically addressed in another ASTM standard under the jurisdiction of committee F15.

1.2.2 Amusement rides and devices that are specifically addressed in another ASTM standard under the jurisdiction of committee F24.

1.3 This 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.

1.4 This 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.