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A proposed new standard for the vertical wind tunnels used as indoor skydiving attractions is being developed by ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24).

According to ASTM International member and safety director iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Jaret Oldfather, the proposed standard (WK70227) will cover safety, design, construction, inspection, operation and maintenance practices that are specific to indoor skydiving facilities, and not covered in ASTM’s more general amusement ride standards.

Oldfather advises that “the proposed standard may guide local governments and inspectors that have jurisdiction over vertical wind tunnels used for indoor skydiving. It will provide baseline safe design and testing criteria for designers, engineers, manufacturers, and fabricators.”

Designers, manufacturers, regulators, owners, and operators are encouraged to participate in the development of the proposed standard.

About ASTM Committee F24
ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices was formed in 1978. F24 meets twice a year, usually in February and October, with approximately 250 members from around the world attending two or three days of technical meetings. The Committee, with current membership of approximately 800 members, currently has jurisdiction of 19 standards, published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 15.07. These standards have and continue to play a preeminent role in all aspects important to amusement rides and devices.

For information on the proposed standard WK70227 go to www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/WORKITEMS/WK70227.htm

For more information go to www.astm.org

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