Amusement Program Redesign

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Technical Safety BC is looking to engage with the amusement industry and work collaboratively to design the detailed program requirements and implementation approach to the proposed changes, should they take effect. The intent of this work is to provide early notification to help the industry prepare and to co-design changes that are practical, clear, feasible and to reduce barriers to industry adoption.

Background

Technical Safety BC provides oversight and regulation to the amusement industry in BC. In late 2019, after consultation with industry and the public, we submitted our recommendations to the Ministry to amend the amusement ride regulations. This included the following proposed changes:

  1. Clearer definitions of amusement rides and devices;
  2. Adoption of a new safety code (ASTM International F2783-17) for the design, maintenance, and operation of amusement rides and devices;
  3. New regulatory framework to amusement ride and device safety regulations, including the clarification of the obligation to report incidents for investigation; and
  4. Procedures to address new amusement rides and devices.


How to participate

Read about the proposed changes in the document library and key resources (located in the column to the right)

Sign up for upcoming Townhall sessions and other engagements opportunities like advisory groups

Contribute to the Q&A and discussion forums below


If you have any questions please contact us at engage@technicalsafetybc.ca. For industry updates, subscribe to our e-newsletter.

Technical Safety BC is looking to engage with the amusement industry and work collaboratively to design the detailed program requirements and implementation approach to the proposed changes, should they take effect. The intent of this work is to provide early notification to help the industry prepare and to co-design changes that are practical, clear, feasible and to reduce barriers to industry adoption.

Background

Technical Safety BC provides oversight and regulation to the amusement industry in BC. In late 2019, after consultation with industry and the public, we submitted our recommendations to the Ministry to amend the amusement ride regulations. This included the following proposed changes:

  1. Clearer definitions of amusement rides and devices;
  2. Adoption of a new safety code (ASTM International F2783-17) for the design, maintenance, and operation of amusement rides and devices;
  3. New regulatory framework to amusement ride and device safety regulations, including the clarification of the obligation to report incidents for investigation; and
  4. Procedures to address new amusement rides and devices.


How to participate

Read about the proposed changes in the document library and key resources (located in the column to the right)

Sign up for upcoming Townhall sessions and other engagements opportunities like advisory groups

Contribute to the Q&A and discussion forums below


If you have any questions please contact us at engage@technicalsafetybc.ca. For industry updates, subscribe to our e-newsletter.

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  • Share Does the Quick Jump category include auto belay devices or only devices with a free fall feature? on Facebook Share Does the Quick Jump category include auto belay devices or only devices with a free fall feature? on Twitter Share Does the Quick Jump category include auto belay devices or only devices with a free fall feature? on Linkedin Email Does the Quick Jump category include auto belay devices or only devices with a free fall feature? link

    Does the Quick Jump category include auto belay devices or only devices with a free fall feature?

    over 2 years ago

    It only includes free fall devices. Devices such as true blue will not be considered an amusement device. Belay devices that are part of a regulated climbing wall would be subject to inspection.

    amusement devices,regulation
    amusement devices regulation
  • Share Are you able to give a quick summary of what the ASTM F24 compared to the old standards? on Facebook Share Are you able to give a quick summary of what the ASTM F24 compared to the old standards? on Twitter Share Are you able to give a quick summary of what the ASTM F24 compared to the old standards? on Linkedin Email Are you able to give a quick summary of what the ASTM F24 compared to the old standards? link

    Are you able to give a quick summary of what the ASTM F24 compared to the old standards?

    over 2 years ago

    The ASTM standards are a more comprehensive set of standards and provides a more vigorous set of requirements for design, manufacture, and maintenance. ASTM standards are broken down into core standards that all amusement rides and devices are required to meet. There are then ride specific standards. These standards point to the core standards but include exclusions and inclusions to the core standards. There are also country specific standards which specify requirements that apply to that country. F2783 is the Canadian standard

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    astm redesign
  • Share What is happening with in person TSBC visits this year and going forward? on Facebook Share What is happening with in person TSBC visits this year and going forward? on Twitter Share What is happening with in person TSBC visits this year and going forward? on Linkedin Email What is happening with in person TSBC visits this year and going forward? link

    What is happening with in person TSBC visits this year and going forward?

    over 2 years ago

    In person inspections will resume as normal. Depending on demand, operators may be permitted to operate prior to having had their devices inspected. This will be a case by case decision.

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    inspection tsbc
  • Share If a manufacturer is either no longer in business, or has a very limited mechanical and inspection program, who is responsible for determining the depth and level of the inspection? The equipment owner, TSBC or an engineer? Asking for a friend. on Facebook Share If a manufacturer is either no longer in business, or has a very limited mechanical and inspection program, who is responsible for determining the depth and level of the inspection? The equipment owner, TSBC or an engineer? Asking for a friend. on Twitter Share If a manufacturer is either no longer in business, or has a very limited mechanical and inspection program, who is responsible for determining the depth and level of the inspection? The equipment owner, TSBC or an engineer? Asking for a friend. on Linkedin Email If a manufacturer is either no longer in business, or has a very limited mechanical and inspection program, who is responsible for determining the depth and level of the inspection? The equipment owner, TSBC or an engineer? Asking for a friend. link

    If a manufacturer is either no longer in business, or has a very limited mechanical and inspection program, who is responsible for determining the depth and level of the inspection? The equipment owner, TSBC or an engineer? Asking for a friend.

    over 2 years ago

    The owner should collaborate with an engineer to develop manuals and programs as specified in F770. (see above) 

    amusement devices,owner responsibilities
    amusement devices owner responsibilities
  • Share Would waterslides be consider RD-1 (Med risk) or RD-2 (low risk)? on Facebook Share Would waterslides be consider RD-1 (Med risk) or RD-2 (low risk)? on Twitter Share Would waterslides be consider RD-1 (Med risk) or RD-2 (low risk)? on Linkedin Email Would waterslides be consider RD-1 (Med risk) or RD-2 (low risk)? link

    Would waterslides be consider RD-1 (Med risk) or RD-2 (low risk)?

    over 2 years ago

    Each waterslide would be evaluated based on risk. Depending on factors such as size, speed capacity etc. will determine how each waterslide is classified. For example, a small deck top slide located in a hotel may be classified as RD-2 while a high speed slide located at a water park may be classified as RD-1

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    waterslide amusement devices
  • Share At the Burnaby Village Museum our ride is over one hundred years old. There is no manufacturer created safety information. What do you think we should do to create a safety management plan or create a maintenance and repair plan going forward under the new ASTM to support our continued safe use of the ride? on Facebook Share At the Burnaby Village Museum our ride is over one hundred years old. There is no manufacturer created safety information. What do you think we should do to create a safety management plan or create a maintenance and repair plan going forward under the new ASTM to support our continued safe use of the ride? on Twitter Share At the Burnaby Village Museum our ride is over one hundred years old. There is no manufacturer created safety information. What do you think we should do to create a safety management plan or create a maintenance and repair plan going forward under the new ASTM to support our continued safe use of the ride? on Linkedin Email At the Burnaby Village Museum our ride is over one hundred years old. There is no manufacturer created safety information. What do you think we should do to create a safety management plan or create a maintenance and repair plan going forward under the new ASTM to support our continued safe use of the ride? link

    At the Burnaby Village Museum our ride is over one hundred years old. There is no manufacturer created safety information. What do you think we should do to create a safety management plan or create a maintenance and repair plan going forward under the new ASTM to support our continued safe use of the ride?

    over 2 years ago

    The owner should collaborate with an engineer to develop a maintenance plan that will meet the requirements of F770.

    astm,maintenance plan,amusement rides
    astm maintenance plan amusement rides
  • Share Given the 3rd town hall is planned for Oct/Nov is it safe to assume that ASTM standards will not apply until spring 2021 at the earliest? on Facebook Share Given the 3rd town hall is planned for Oct/Nov is it safe to assume that ASTM standards will not apply until spring 2021 at the earliest? on Twitter Share Given the 3rd town hall is planned for Oct/Nov is it safe to assume that ASTM standards will not apply until spring 2021 at the earliest? on Linkedin Email Given the 3rd town hall is planned for Oct/Nov is it safe to assume that ASTM standards will not apply until spring 2021 at the earliest? link

    Given the 3rd town hall is planned for Oct/Nov is it safe to assume that ASTM standards will not apply until spring 2021 at the earliest?

    over 2 years ago

    Yes, adoption will most likely not occur until at least the spring of 2022.

    astm,adoption
    astm adoption
  • Share Can summer camps that use permanent climbing walls as part of a larger High Ropes Challenge Course that are already closely regulated by ACCT, be considered separately from climbing wall facilities and other types of climbing walls that may benefit from additional regulation? on Facebook Share Can summer camps that use permanent climbing walls as part of a larger High Ropes Challenge Course that are already closely regulated by ACCT, be considered separately from climbing wall facilities and other types of climbing walls that may benefit from additional regulation? on Twitter Share Can summer camps that use permanent climbing walls as part of a larger High Ropes Challenge Course that are already closely regulated by ACCT, be considered separately from climbing wall facilities and other types of climbing walls that may benefit from additional regulation? on Linkedin Email Can summer camps that use permanent climbing walls as part of a larger High Ropes Challenge Course that are already closely regulated by ACCT, be considered separately from climbing wall facilities and other types of climbing walls that may benefit from additional regulation? link

    Can summer camps that use permanent climbing walls as part of a larger High Ropes Challenge Course that are already closely regulated by ACCT, be considered separately from climbing wall facilities and other types of climbing walls that may benefit from additional regulation?

    Kristen Hyodo, BCCA/SOC asked almost 3 years ago

    The climbing walls that are being considered for regulation are those that provide very little guidance, supervision, or instruction. Typically, these are mobile devices or devices found where other amusement rides or devices are found. (IE. Midways or amusement parks). Summer camp facilities would generally not fall within this scenario and therefore would not require additional regulation.

    climbing walls,summer camp,regulation
    climbing walls summer camp regulation
  • Share Will the PowerPoint be available afterwards? on Facebook Share Will the PowerPoint be available afterwards? on Twitter Share Will the PowerPoint be available afterwards? on Linkedin Email Will the PowerPoint be available afterwards? link

    Will the PowerPoint be available afterwards?

    over 2 years ago

    Yes

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    engagement
  • Share Would you supply a SMP template for your expectations? on Facebook Share Would you supply a SMP template for your expectations? on Twitter Share Would you supply a SMP template for your expectations? on Linkedin Email Would you supply a SMP template for your expectations? link

    Would you supply a SMP template for your expectations?

    over 2 years ago

    The intention is to supply a workbook which will provide guidance for owners/operators when developing their SMP.

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    guidance smp
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