ASTM F747-24 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F747-24 — Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices. This document is the F24 committee’s consolidated repository of approved terms and definitions used across ASTM F24 standards and guides to support consistent communication, design, inspection, operation, and regulation of amusement rides and related devices.

Abstract

ASTM F747-24 provides an alphabetized collection of standardized terminology for amusement rides and devices, reproducing terms approved within other F24 standards and indicating when terms are unique to a specific standard or guide. Its purpose is to create a single, maintainable reference of definitions to improve clarity among designers, manufacturers, inspectors, operators and regulators.

General information

• Status: Active.
• Publication date: 2024 (latest active revision — listed as F747‑24; last updated June 10, 2024).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 01.040.97; 97.200.99.
• Edition / version: F747‑24 (current active edition).
• Number of pages: 9.

Scope

This standard is a repository of terms approved by Committee F24 and its subcommittees. By reproducing terms approved within other individual F24 standards and guides, it provides a single location where terms related to amusement rides and devices are freely accessible to the public and committee members, and can be maintained, updated, and utilized as effective communication tools. Terms unique to a specific F24 standard or guide are identified by reference.

Key topics and requirements

• Consolidated, alphabetized terminology for amusement rides and devices to ensure consistent definitions across F24 standards.
• Cross-references to terms that are specific to individual F24 standards or guides (identification of term provenance and scope).
• Use as a common-language reference for design, manufacture, inspection, operation, testing and regulatory communication within the amusement industry.
• Maintenance and update process administered by ASTM Committee F24 and subcommittee F24.20 to reflect evolving practices and new terminology.
• Integration with other F24 practices and guides (the terminology supports interpretation of related standards such as design, inspection and operational practices).

Typical use and users

Common users include ride designers and engineers, manufacturers, safety and quality managers, inspection and testing organizations, park operators and owners, regulatory authorities, standards developers, and legal or procurement teams needing unambiguous definitions for contracts, compliance and investigations. The terminology is used when preparing or interpreting F24 standards, technical reports, inspection criteria, and industry guidance.

Related standards

F747 is part of the F24 family of standards for amusement rides and devices. Related or commonly referenced F24 standards and practices include (but are not limited to) F2137 (dynamic characteristics measurement), F2291 (design practice), F1193 (manufacture and construction), F770 (ownership/operation/maintenance/inspection), F2974 (auditing), and other F24 practices and test methods. The F747 terminology is intended to support consistent use of terms across these documents.

Keywords

amusement rides, amusement devices, terminology, definitions, ASTM F24, ride terminology, standards vocabulary, F747, F747‑24.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F747‑24 is the ASTM F24 committee’s consolidated terminology standard that lists and defines terms used across ASTM standards for amusement rides and devices.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers approved terms and definitions relevant to amusement rides and devices, published alphabetically and indicating when a term is unique to a particular F24 standard or guide. It does not prescribe design, test, or performance requirements itself — it standardizes language used by other F24 documents.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers, manufacturers, inspectors, park operators, regulators, test laboratories, standards committees, and legal/procurement professionals use the terminology to ensure consistent meaning across specifications, reports, inspections and regulatory materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The current active edition is F747‑24. The document is listed as active and the ASTM product record shows the F747‑24 version (last updated June 10, 2024). Older prior editions (for example F747‑23, F747‑21a, etc.) remain part of the historical record but are superseded by the active F747‑24 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — F747 is the terminology repository maintained under ASTM Committee F24 (Amusement Rides and Devices) and is intended to work together with the suite of F24 standards and practices covering design, manufacture, testing, operation and inspection.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include amusement rides, amusement devices, terminology, definitions, F24, ride safety vocabulary, ASTM terminology.