ASTM F2974-22

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Designation: F2974 − 20 F2974 − 22
Standard Practice for
Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2974; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for auditing conformance to ASTM Committee F24 Standards during an audit
of an amusement ride or device within a defined scope.
1.2 Defined scope of audit shall include but not be limited to the following:
1.2.1 Auditors sufficient relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience to
properly audit an amusement ride or device in accordance with subsection 5.1 of this standard.
1.2.2 Visual acuity requirements (if applicable) in accordance with subsection 5.1.3 of this standard.
1.2.3 Reference standards including published year.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
F2291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
2.2 ASNT Document:
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
2.3 AWS Standard:
AWS B5.1 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.30 on
Maintenance and Inspection.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2020June 1, 2022. Published February 2020June 2022. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
F2974 – 19.F2974 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/F2974-20.10.1520/F2974-22.
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2.4 ISO Standard:
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of personnel
3. Terminology
3.1 Reference For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology F747.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum auditing requirements for audits of amusement rides and devices.
4.2 An audit can include inspections, evaluations, or examinations during the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning,
operation, or major modification of an amusement ride or device.
4.3 When audits are performed, they shall occur during the relevant stages of an amusement ride or device’s design, manufacture,
installation, commissioning or major modification. This practice does not require recurring design, manufacturing, installation,
commissioning, or major modification audits.
5. General
5.1 Auditor(s) shall have sufficient relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience
to properly audit an amusement ride or device as defined within the scope of the audit.
5.1.1 Evidence of auditor(s) relevant education, training, technical knowledge, certifications as appropriate, and experience shall
be made available to the party(ies) requesting the audit upon request.
5.1.2 Auditor(s) shall read and become familiar with contents of the applicable referenced documents.
5.1.3 When visual inspections are required by the defined scope of work, the auditor(s) shall have:
5.1.3.1 Visual acuity in conformance with one of the following; AWS B5.1 (Section 6), ASNT SNT-TC-1A (Section 8), ISO 9712
(Section 7), or other equivalent standard(s).
5.1.3.2 Sufficient lighting available (natural or artificial) to perform the visual inspection.
5.1.3.3 The necessary eye correction, lenses, tools or visual enhancements (if any) to comply with 5.1.3.1.
5.2 The auditor must prepare for and comply with all personal health and safety requirements as they pertain to the scope of the
audit.
5.3 Inspection tools, test equipment, gauges, or other devices shall be in proper working order and, where applicable, calibrated.
Calibration shall be established by a record of calibration showing calibration traceable to accepted standards specific to the
equipment used (for example, AISC, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
5.4 Audit recording formats shall be mutually agreed upon by auditor and auditee before the audit is initiated.
5.4.1 Actual findings or statements, or other information that is related to the audit(s) shall be included in the audit record(s). Audit
record(s) may include but not limited to, written documentation, photo(s), video(s), spreadsheet(s), and list(s).
5.4.2 The auditor’s name(s) and date(s) of the audit(s) performed shall be included in the auditing record(s).
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6. Design Audit Program
6.1 When performing an audit of a new design of an amusement ride or device, the auditor shall review conformance to Practice
F2291 or the applicable F24 standard in effect at the time of the design.
7. Manufacturing Audit Program
7.1 When performing an audit of the manufacturing of an amusement ride or device, the auditor(s) shall review conformance to
Practice F1193.
8. Installation and Commissioning Audit Program
8.1 When performing an audit of the installation and commissioning of an amusement ride or device, the auditor(s) shall:
8.1.1 Perform an inspection of equipment condition per the Certification, Installation and Commissioning, Operation and
Maintenance Documentation, and Information Plate sections of Practice F1193.
8.1.2 Review conformance to Practice F770.
9. Major Modification Audit Program
9.1 When performing an audit of the design of an amusement ride or device, the auditor shall review conformance that the design
specific to the major modification meets Practice F2291 or the applicable F24 standard.
9.2 When performing an audit of a major modification to an amusement ride or device as defined in Terminology F747, the
auditor(s) shall perform the following where applicable:
9.2.1 Review conformance to Practice F770.
9.2.2 Owner/operator’s conformance to manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection requirements.
9.2.3 Review conformance to manufacturer’s requirements and documentation per Practice F1193.
9.2.4 Evaluate all documentation that is available for the modification and that this information reflects the in-field installation.
9.2.5 Confirm that all documentation pertaining to the modifications was included in the supporting documentation needed to
properly train, inspect, maintain, and operate the ride or device per the design requirements.
9.2.6 Review conformance of the operational functionality as it complies with the operational specifications provided by the
engineer, designer, or manufacture as per Practice F1193.
10. Operation Audit Program
10.1 When performing an operation audit, the auditor(s) shall:
10.1.1 Review conformance to Practice F770 and Practice F1193.
10.1.2 Review conformance of documentation and that it reflects the current configuration of the ride and device in operation.
10.1.3 Review conformance as to the operational functionality per the operational specifications as provided in the section on
Operation and Maintenance Documentation of Practice F1193.
11. Nondestructive (NDT) Audit Program
11.1 When performing an Audit of a Non-Destructive Testing program, the auditor(s) shall:
11.1.1 Review written practices or procedures, or both.
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11.1.2 Review technician(s) training records and experience logs
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