1. Scope

Scope

1.1. The purpose of this practice standard is to promulgate knowledge and understanding through a consistent set of verbiage and symbology used in the presentation of informational, instructional and warning signage whose purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and understanding of the skills and physical rigors sufficient to allow the safe use and enjoyment of amusement rides and devices, particularly those that are patron-directed and thus, by their very nature, require active responsible participant involvement for proper and safe operation.

1.2. This standard provides guidance for the development of graphical presentation material with particular emphasis on patron participation devices or elements that are found in or comprise Adventure Attractions such as Trampoline Courts, Ninja Courses, Warped Wall attractions, Climbing Wall attractions, and other similar devices and elements found in facilities such as but not limited to family fun parks, trampoline parks, parkour, and circus arts.

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.

Keywords

Signage; Amusements

Rationale

Adventure Attractions range from having a modicum of patron-control to being exclusively controlled by the patron. Examples of these are Mountain Coasters, for which the patron only has the ability to slow
and stop the ride vehicle, to Trampoline Courts where, once released by the attendant, the patron is in complete control of their performance on the trampolines. In addition, unlike scuba diving for which
there is well-established and certificated training regimen, no organize training and certification system is in place for mountain coaster operation, trampoline training, or other adventure attractions such as
warped walls, ninja courses, climbing walls, and the like. The operator of facilities for these Adventure Attractions must therefore provide as much information as possible and rely on the patron’s exercise of appropriate discretion

Thus the purpose of this practice standard is to promulgate knowledge and understanding through a consistent set of verbiage and symbology used in the presentation of informational, instructional and warning signage whose purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and understanding of the skills and physical rigors sufficient to allow the safe use and enjoyment of amusement rides and devices that are largely patron-directed and thus, by their very nature, require active responsible participant involvement for proper and safe operation.

Rather than attempt to provide specific signage for each instance of each attraction in every venue, this proposed standard provides guidance for the development of graphical and verbal presentation material with particular emphasis on patron participation devices or elements that are found in or comprise Adventure Attractions that is based on present thinking in the human factors of information presentation, absorption, comprehension, and compliance.

This standard is intended for immediate applicability and use for Adventure Attractions however it is anticipated that it could be expanded to all F24 amusement rides and devices should the contents be deemed useful for non- patron-directed amusement rides and devices.

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.