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ASTM International’s Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices ( F24 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Brian D. King of Recreation Engineering, Inc. in Prescott, Arizona, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored King for his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10200
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ASTM International is heavily involved in World Standards Week Oct. 24-28 in Washington, D.C., USA., ASTM International Helps Organize U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, ASTM International is serving as the 2016 Administering Organization for the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on Oct. 27. The event recognizes the critical role of stakeholders throughout the standards community, including business leaders, industry, academia, government, and consumers. The celebration includes an exhibition, reception, and dinner., President James A. Thomas to Receive Ron Brown Award, James “Jim” Thomas, president, ASTM International, will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award during the Oct. 27 dinner at the Fairmount Hotel. Named for the late U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the award recognizes leadership in promoting the important role of standardization in eliminating global barriers to trade. Thomas was nominated for his many contributions to standards…, Flagship Magazine Honored with ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, The writing staff of ASTM International’s magazine, Standardization News, will be given the ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, which honors journalists whose work illuminates the role that standardization and conformity assessment activities play in the global marketplace. Nominator Mary McKiel noted how the staff is “always working with the broad ASTM international community to ensure the…, ASTM Debuts Consumer-Oriented Animated Video, This week, ASTM International and several of its high-profile members debut a “Sports and Leisure Time” animated video ( watch it here ) showcasing the many ways that safety and performance standards impact consumers' lives year-round. The video features strollers, bike and ski helmets, pools, amusement rides, playgrounds, and toys., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10194
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Edward Falis, vice president of Sampling Associates International, LLC of Hampton, Va., has received the R. A. Glenn Award from ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke . The committee noted Falis’ continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of standards on the industrialization of coal, petroleum coke, and furnace coke. Falis previously served as an inspector for Jno.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10080
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As the popularity of zip line attractions continues to increase, an ASTM task group is revising a key standard to help ensure safety. After two years of collaboration, the group has reorganized content and made technical updates to standard ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses. The group is recommending that the standard be more comprehensive and tailored…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, October 15-17, 2015, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jared Krupa, tel +1.775.355.0505; jared@k2eng.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9865
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help predict deposits caused by combustion gases in boilers of coal fired power plants. All interested parties, particularly coal chemists, are invited to join in the development of the standard (WK48796, Practice for Determination of Water-Soluble Alkali Content in Coal). Subcommittee D05.21 on Methods of Analysis is developing the proposed practice.…, ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke Next Meeting:, May 10-13, 2015, Columbus, Ohio, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Kelly Olenyik, Standard Laboratories Inc. - Western Division, Casper, Wyo., tel +1.307.234.9957; kolenyik@vcn.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #9814 ###
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices is revising an important standard on inflatable amusement rides. The responsible subcommittee ( F24.61 on Adventure Attractions ) invites all interested parties to contribute to the revision of standard F2374 (Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Rides). Three task groups have been…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Kathy Fackler, Saferparks, La Jolla, Calif., tel +1.619.316.2260; kfacker@saferparks.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9794 ###
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Stationary wave systems bring the thrill of surfing to water parks. A proposed new ASTM standard ( WK31624 , Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction and Operation of Standing Wave Systems) will provide a reference tool for safe construction and operation that will prove useful to both manufacturers and owners of standing wave systems. “Riding a sheet wave is an…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Oct. 14-17, 2015, October committee week, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marshall Myrman, WhiteWater West Industries, San Diego, Calif., tel +1.760.845.4561; marshall.myrman@whitewaterwest.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9788 ###
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A proposed new ASTM standard will support the safe, continued growth of a popular new recreation industry: water propelled jet packs. The proposed standard (ASTM WK47642 , Practice for Water Propelled Jet Packs for Commercial Use) will provide guidelines and procedures for the operation, maintenance and inspection of water-propelled jet packs and equipment. One of the latest trends in water…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Oct. 14-17, 2015, October Committee Week, San Diego, Calif., Technical Contact:, David Duprat, Atlanticorp LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., tel +1. 305.915.7450; david@atlanticflyboard.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9763
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Perhaps this past summer you saw some walk-on-water balls — large inflatable spheres that allow a person inside to walk across the surface of water — at your favorite water fun park. However, these balls are still not permitted in all areas, due to safety concerns. An ASTM International committee is working on the first proposed standard for this latest amusement trend, ASTM WK47649 , Practice…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 11-14, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Patty Sullivan, Eli Bridge Co., Jacksonville, Ill. tel +1.217.245.7145; patty@elibridge.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9753
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Many people love riding on a train, even if it’s a miniature scale ride at an amusement park. A new ASTM International standard will ensure that the tracks for such rides are built soundly. The new standard is ASTM F2960 , Practice for Permanent Amusement Railway Ride Tracks and Related Devices. It applies to the design, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 11-14, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Technical Contact:, Joel Fritsche, Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, Calif., tel +1.808.544.6928; joel.l.fritsche@disney.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9717