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The popularity of trampoline courts has grown rapidly. While there were initially just a handful of such facilities on the West Coast of the United States in 2007, there are now approximately 160 trampoline parks throughout the world. Due to deep interest from a wide variety of stakeholders, a new standard for trampoline courts has been approved by ASTM International. The new standard, ASTM F2970…, Regulators/Policymakers, − The standard provides guidance in setting policy and regulations that will aid in the permitting process for trampoline courts. ASTM F2970 provides clear guidance to regulatory officials when permitting and inspecting trampoline courts from a compliance perspective. •, Designers/Engineers/Manufacturers, − ASTM F2970 provides aid in the design phase and establishes clear guidelines for manufacturers’ responsibilities. •, Owners/Operators, − ASTM F2970 provides guidance on planning, operation, signage and patron education. •, General Public, − The standard establishes clear guidelines for trampoline court foam pits, frame padding, accessibility, patron education and conduct guidelines. “The new standard was developed by a dedicated group of stakeholders including manufacturers, owner/operators, risk managers, regulators and consumer advocates,” says Slaggert. “Every aspect of ASTM F2970 was developed with the end user in mind.” “The…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-25, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Slaggert Risk Management, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9436
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The growth of parasailing as an amusement activity has led to calls for standardization. A new ASTM subcommittee, F24.65 on Parasailing , will be developing standards for operations, crew proficiency and equipment. F24.65 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . Because weather, particularly gusty wind, has been a variable in parasailing…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-26, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Larry Meddock, Water Sports Industry Association, Orlando, Fla., Phone: 407-620-7992; info@wsia.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9379
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A test described in a proposed new ASTM International standard will be used primarily by highway authorities to evaluate wet road skidding resistance as a means of reducing the number of automobile accidents. The proposed standard, ASTM WK40015 , Test Method for Determining the Skid Resistance of a Pavement Surface by Measuring the Sideway Force Coefficient (SFCS) Using SCRIM, is being developed…, ASTM Committee E17 Next Meeting:, June 9-12, 2013, June Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Richard Dal Lago, W.D.M. Limited, Bristol, United Kingdom, Phone: 117-956-7233; richardd@wdm.co.uk, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9314
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Aerial adventure courses such as zip lining, ropes courses, challenge courses, aerial trekking courses and canopy tours are among the fastest growing segments of the commercial recreational industry. These activities include functional, operational and patron participation requirements that are now represented in a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 14-16, 2013, Hyatt French Quarter, New Orleans, La.; Oct. 24-26, 2013, Valley Ho Hotel, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Mike Teske, Skyline Eco-Adventures, Haliimaile, Hawaii, Phone: 865-323-6643; gt40guy@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9306
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Trampoline parks are one of the fastest growing segments of the attractions industry. In the last year, the popularity of trampoline parks has risen dramatically and new facilities are opening almost weekly. Stakeholders, recognizing this growth, have come together to develop an ASTM standard practice for this unique attraction. At the ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices ’ global…, Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Amusement Evaluation and Testing, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com ASTM Staff Contact: Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorriss@astm.org ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9192
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ASTM Committee C07 on Lime celebrates 100 years of standards development this year, and its June 27-28 meetings in San Diego, Calif., will feature special events to commemorate this milestone in addition to its regular technical meetings. The committee includes more than 70 professionals who represent lime producers, testing labs, building contractors, utility companies, equipment vendors and…
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will be holding three days of standards development meetings from Feb. 16-18, 2012, at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The committee produces global safety standards for the amusement industry. Approximately 50 separate meetings will be held, each one focusing on a specific safety element of the amusement industry. …
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A proposed new standard is the ongoing result of a collaborative effort between ASTM International and the Association for Challenge Course Technology to develop manufacturing and operations standards for commercial zip lines and other aerial adventure courses. ASTM WK34049 , Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F24.60 on…
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Many children (and adults) love trains, and now an ASTM subcommittee has turned its attention to trains as well. Subcommittee F24.60 on Special Rides/Attractions , part of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices , is working on two proposed standards for amusement railway rides, ASTM WK31185 , Practice for Amusement Ride Steam Locomotives, and ASTM WK35400 , Practice for…
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Continuous friction measurement equipment (CFME) used to determine skid resistance is the focus of a proposed new ASTM International standard. Interested parties are invited to participate in the development of ASTM WK34937 , Guide for Evaluation, Calibration and Correlation of Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME). The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E17.21…