Standardization, a prerequisite for A I dAmusement Industry

J A Siddiqui,Scientist E,Mech. Engg.Deptt., BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDSBUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS,NEW DELHI

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With growing monetary affluence in the society, theWith growing monetary affluence in the society, theculture of going to theme parks is increasing rapidly anda number of Amusement Parks have come up over thelast two decades in big cities of the country Whereaslast two decades in big cities of the country. Whereasamusement rides are always a new thrilling andexhilarating experience, but a slight malfunctioning ofequipment or contravention of security norms may leadto accidents.In absence of any central authority for amusement parksIn absence of any central authority for amusement parks,each local jurisdiction makes its own guidelines forapprovals. Lack of authority over amusement park rides

d i ti f i d t t dd bl th treduces incentive for industry to address problems thatrelate to public safety.

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There is also a need to educate public regardingvarious safety issues related to amusement parks.Proper education is most important for parents ofyoung children, older adults, and individuals withcertain physical or mental conditions. In countries

h th U it d St t t ksuch as the United States, amusement parks arerequired to have safety certificates fromindependent agencies, and are also subjected to

i di i ti b l l t th itiperiodic inspections by local government authorities.Under the above scenario standardization ofequipment in the area of Design, Manufacture,Maintenance and Inspection and their safeoperations provide a basis for manufacturers andoperators of rides and also for making

l / l ti d id li f th irules/regulation and guidelines for theirimplementation.

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Standardization is an activity of establishing, withStandardization is an activity of establishing, withregard to actual or potential problems, provisions forcommon and repeated use, aimed at theachievement of the optimum degree of order in aachievement of the optimum degree of order in agiven context. (ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996, definition 1.1)Aims of Standardization :- By providing technicaly p gcriteria accepted by consensus, standards promoteconsistent quality and economic production. Theysimplify manufacturing and encouragesimplify manufacturing and encourageinterchangeability. They rationalize processes andmethods of operation, making communication and

h f d d i i Th i iexchange of goods and services easier. Their use givesconfidence to manufacturers and to users alike.

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The broad aims of standardization can be summarized as:a) Provision of means of communication amongst all interested parties;b) Promotion of economy in human effort materials andb) Promotion of economy in human effort, materials and energy in the production and exchange of goodsc) Protection of consumer interests through adequate

d i t t lit f d d iand consistent quality of goods and services;d) Promotion of the quality of life, safety, health and the protection of environment.pe) Promotion of trade by removal of barriers caused by differences in national practices.

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BACKGROUND

Bureau of Indian Standards:- the National Standards Body of India

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) took over work of Indian Standards Institution (ISI)work of Indian Standards Institution (ISI)through enactment of BIS Act (1986) by the Indian ParliamentISI was set up in Jan 1947 by a resolution ofthe Parliament

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Bureau of Indian Standards Main Objectives

Harmonious development of activities ofHarmonious development of activities ofstandardization and quality certificationand matters connected therewithAdequate thrust to standardization andquality controlNational strategy for Integrateddevelopment of standards to promoteindustrial production and exportsindustrial production and exportsRepresent India in InternationalStandards Organizations viz ISO and IEC

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Standards Organizations, viz ISO and IEC

Main Activities

Standards FormulationPromotion of StandardsPromotion of Standards

Conformity AssessmentLaboratory (Support to Conformity Assessment)Conformity Assessment)Training Services

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Approach to StandardizationApproach to Standardization

Standards development through Technical C ittCommitteesConsultations involving all StakeholdersConsensus principleConsensus principlePublic comments Interests Represented in Technical CommitteesInterests Represented in Technical Committees

ManufacturersConsumersConsumersTechnologistsRegulators

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Regulators

FORMULATION PROCESSRECEIPT OF PROPOSAL ESTABLISHMENT OF NEEDMEETING OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEEMEETING OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEEPREPARATION OF WORKING/PRELIMINARY DRAFT STANDARDCIRCULATION OF PRELIMINARY/WORKING DRAFTMEETING OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEEAPPROVAL OF DRAFT FOR WIDE CIRCULATIONWIDE CIRCULATION (WC) OF THE DRAFT (WC doc. are hosted on www.bis.org.in for comments from public) p )COMPILATION OF COMMENTS/ VIEWSMEETING OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEEFINALIZATION OF THE DRAFT

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FINALIZATION OF THE DRAFT

FORMULATION PROCESS (Contd…)

PREPARATION OF FINALIZED(F) COPYAPPROVAL OF THE F-COPY (by the Chairman ofTechnical Committee)Technical Committee)ADOPTION OF F-COPY (by the Chairman of theDivision Council)PROCESSING OF F-COPY FOR PRINTINGPRINTED STANDARDDISTRIBUTION OF COMPLIMENTRY COPY TODISTRIBUTION OF COMPLIMENTRY COPY TOCONCERNED COMMITTEE MEMBERSGAZETTE NOTIFICATION OF STANDARDREVIEW OF STANDARD (every 5 years)AMENDMENT / REVISION / WITHDRAWAL OFSTANDARD

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STANDARD

STANDARDS FORMULATION

INDIAN STANDARDS PUBLISHED - 18307 DIVISIONAL COUNCILS - 14TECHNICAL COMMITTEES(Sec. Committees) - 301TECHNICAL EXPERTS - 11084(S C S b C E t P l )(Sec. Com+ Sub Com+ Expert Panels)INDIAN STANDARDS CAN BE PURCHASED ON LINE AT http://www standardsbis inON LINE AT http://www.standardsbis.in

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STANDARDS FORMULATION14 Technical Divisions

Specific Industrial Sectors

1. Chemical 8. Medical Equipment and H it l Pl i

2. Civil Engineering3. Electronics and

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Hospital Planning9. Metallurgical

Engineering10 P t h i l C l &Information

Technology4. Electro-technical

10. Petrochemical, Coal & Related Products

11. Production and General Engineering

5. Food and Agriculture6. Management and

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Engineering 12. Textile13. Transport Engineering14 W t RSystems

7. Mechanical Engineering

14. Water Resources

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Mechanical Engineering Division C CCouncil (MEDC)

Standardization in the field of Mechanical Engineeringcovering Boilers and Pressure Vessels Refrigerationcovering Boilers and Pressure Vessels, Refrigerationand Air-conditioning, Non-Conventional EnergySources, Material handling Systems and Equipments,Chemical Engineering Plants and Equipments,g g q p ,Construction Plant and Machinery, Pumps &Handpumps, Compressors, Blowers, Gas Cylinders,Security Equipments, Mining Equipments, PrintingM hi S i M hi W t W ll D illiMachinery, Sewing Machines, Water Well Drilling,Photographic Equipments, Utensils and domestichardware, Oil and gas burning appliances, wire ropesand wire products Gaskets and packing Methodsand wire products, Gaskets and packing. Methodsand Equipments for underground gasification of ligniteand coal bed methane, Mechanical equipments forPetroleum, Petro-chemical and Natural Gas

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,Industries.

CONTINUOUS BULK CONVEYING, ELEVATING, HOISTING AERIAL ROPEWAYS AND RELATEDHOISTING, AERIAL ROPEWAYS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT SECTIONAL COMMITTEE,MED06

Scope: Formulation of standards for Conveyors vertical hoistsScope: Formulation of standards for Conveyors, vertical hoists,bucket elevators, aerial ropeways amusement/joy rides and relatedequipment like crushers, screens, vibrating mills etc. and conveyorsfor personal transportation.

Co-ordination of work with ISO/TC 101 Continuous MechanicalHandling Equipment.

Chairman: Sh S B Mallik, Gp. GM, RITES Ltd, Gurgaon

Total no. of Standards formulated by the committee: 79

Total no. of Members in the committee: 25

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IS 15475(Part 1):2004Code of recommended practice for amusementCode of recommended practice for amusement rides safety Part 1: General information

SCO ( )SCOPE: This standard (Part 1) covers generalinformation regarding the recommended practiceto be adopted in the safe use of amusement ridespand devicesAmusement rides and devices covered in thist d d b f t tstandard may be of temporary or permanent

nature.

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IS 15475(Part 2):2004 Code of recommended practice for amusement rides safety Part 2: Safetyfor amusement rides safety Part 2: Safety

requirements

SCOPE: This standard (Part 2) covers general safetySCOPE: This standard (Part 2) covers general safetyrequirements related with amusement rides or device tobe taken care during its construction, installation,tili ti d i t t it t thutilization and maintenance to ensure its uses to the

optimum advantage and to prevent, as far as possible ,any accidents or mishaps that could arise from misuse.y pThese safety requirements shall be in addition to therequirements/ information given in IS 15475 (Part 1).

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IS 15475(Part 3):2004 Code of recommended practice for amusement rides safety Part 3: Designfor amusement rides safety Part 3: Design,

Manufacturing and Erection

SCOPE:This standard (Part 3)covers information,SCO s sta da d ( a t 3)co e s o at o ,parameters, requirements and procedures for thedesign, manufacture and erection of amusement rideand devices.This standard does not contain rules to cover all thedetails of design, construction or erection of ride ordevice. Where complete details are not given, it is theintention that the designer man fact rer s bject tointention that the designer, manufacturer, subject toapproval of the users and the inspecting authority shallfollow details of design, construction and erection whichwill be safe for user and riders

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will be safe for user and riders.

IS 15475(Part 4):2004 Code of recommendedIS 15475(Part 4):2004 Code of recommended practice for amusement rides safety Part 4 : Selection, training and supervision of operators, g p p

SCOPE: This standard (Part 4) covers specific( ) prequirements relating to selection, training and supervisionof operators for safe and proper operation of amusementrides and devicesrides and devices.General information and safety requirements for amusementrides are given in IS 15475(Part 1) and IS 15475 (Part 2)respectively and a reference to these standards may beuseful during selection of operators/ attendants.

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IS 15475(Part 5):2004 Code of recommended i f id f P 5practice for amusement rides safety Part 5:

Operation and maintenance procedures

SCOPE This standard (Part 5) covers procedures for operationand maintenance of amusements rides or devices keeping inand maintenance of amusements rides or devices keeping inview general and specific safety requirementsThis standard does not cover all the safety concerns associatedwith the use of ride or device to carry passengers for amusementwith the use of ride or device to carry passengers for amusementpurposes. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer/designerand owner/user to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine applicability prior to use of the ride ord idevice.

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IS 15475(Part 6):2004 Code of recommended i f id f P 6practice for amusement rides safety Part 6:

Performance tests

SCOPE : This standard (Part 6) covers the basic testswhichshall be conducted on amusement rides or devicesduring prototype development installation or erectionduring prototype development, installation or erection,modifications and normal operation to determine that theperformance or ride or device meets the specific designcriteria and requirementscriteria and requirements.

This standard is intended for use of manufacturers,owner/operators and those persons or agencies involvedin installation and operational testing of amusement ridesand devices.

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Standards on Safety in Water Parks

IS 15492(Part 1):2004 Code of recommendedpractice for safety in water parks: Part 1: Generalpractice for safety in water parks: Part 1: Generalinformation

IS 15492(Part 2):2004 Code of recommendedpractice for safety in water parks: Part 2: Safetyrequirementsrequirements

IS 15492(Part 3):2004 Code of recommendedIS 15492(Part 3):2004 Code of recommendedpractice for safety in water parks: Part 3:Instructions

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IS 15492(Part 1):2004 Code of recommended i f f i k P 1 G lpractice for safety in water parks: Part 1: General

information

SCOPE: This standard (Part 1) covers general information relating to water parks and other attractions

id d i t kprovided in water parks.Water partk equipments and slides covered in this standard may be temporary or permanent nature.standard may be temporary or permanent nature.

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IS 15492(Part 2):2004 Code of recommended i f f i k P 2 S fpractice for safety in water parks: Part 2: Safety

requirements

SCOPE Thi t d d (P t 2) i li bl t tSCOPE: This standard (Part 2) is applicable to water slides of 2m in height from the water level..This Code is also applicable to types not yet describedThis Code is also applicable to types, not yet described in this code provided the safety requirements are fulfilled.This code specifies general requirements to all types of water slides and accessories and specific requirements to defined types of water slides. These requirements are yp qrelated to safety, technical rules for design and calculation.

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IS 15492(Part 3):2004 Code of recommended i f f i k P 3practice for safety in water parks: Part 3:

Instructions

SCOPE: This standard (Part 3) is applicable to water slides of 2m and more as defined in IS 15492 (Part 2).( )This code establishes the instructions for use, operation and maintenance as well as the d t ti d i i i f t liddocumentation and commissioning of water slides over 2 m in height.

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Whereas these 9 Standards on safety in amusementrides were published in 2004, but as per information

il bl th i f i t th tavailable, there is no enforcing agency to ensure thatthey are implemented.State and local agencies are expected to makeState and local agencies are expected to makereferences to national standards, government-draftedrequirements, or a combination of both.P l f f l ti f t d dProposals for formulation of new standards orcomments/suggestions on existing standards in thisimportant area may be made to BIS (Mech. Engg. Deptt.p y ( gg pmed@bis.org.in, telefax: 011 2323 2509).

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In 2006, Bureau has also got these standards publishedin Hindi, so that these are easily understood by one and, y yall. Standards are to updated/revised so as to cater tothe requirements of all stake holders.Ride o ners operators attendants and man fact rersRide owners, operators, attendants and manufacturersshould all realize that without adequate safe design,manufacturing, maintenance, inspection, training andsafe operations the mobile ride industry would not getpopularity as it deserve. A genuine concern for guestsafety and the recognition that a loss of publicsafety and the recognition that a loss of publicconfidence, should an incident occur on rides couldhamper attendance, make it a high priority to ensureamusement ride safety

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amusement ride safety.

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS CERTIFICATION SCHEMECERTIFICATION SCHEME

Certificationprocedure by which a third party gives written

assurance that a product, process or service conforms tospecified requirements.p q

Certification BodyBody that conducts certificationBody that conducts certification

Note : A certification body may operate its own testing &inspection activities or oversee these activities carried out on itsinspection activities or oversee these activities carried out on itsbehalf by other bodies

Source : ISO/IEC Guide 2 : 1996

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Mark of Conformity(for Certification)

Protected mark applied or issued under theProtected mark, applied or issued under therules of a certification system, indicating thatconfidence is provided that the relevantpproduct, process or service is in conformitywith specific standard or other normativepdocuments.

Source : ISO/IEC Guide 2 : 1996

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Types of Third Party Certification Systems

System 1 -- Type Testing

System 2 Type testing followed by subsequentSystem 2 -- Type testing followed by subsequentsurveillance through audit testing of samplespurchased from the open marketp p

System 3 -- Type testing followed by subsequentsurveillance through audit testing of factoryg g ysamples

System 4 -- Type testing followed by subsequentsurveillance through audit testing of samplesboth from the open market and the factory

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Types of Third Party Certification Systems

System 5 -- Type testing and assessment of factoryquality control and its acceptance followed byq y p ysurveillance that takes into account audit offactory quality control and the testing ofsamples both from the factory and the opensamples both from the factory and the openmarket

System 6 -- factory quality control assessment and itsSystem 6 factory quality control assessment and itsacceptance only

System 7 -- batch testingy g

System 8 -- 100% testing

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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Started in 1955 under ISI Certification Marks Act, 1952

First licence granted on 8 August 1955.First licence granted on 8 August 1955.

Offers third party assurance, based on wellOffers third party assurance, based on well defined scheme of testing and inspection and ensuring adequacy of in-process g q y pquality control.

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PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONBasically voluntary in nature.

81 products are however covered under81 products are however covered under mandatory certification due to reasons of human health and safety.

Operated through a network of 5 Regional, 18 Branch and 5 Inspection Offices throughout India with Headquarters at New Delhiwith Headquarters at New Delhi.

Status as on 31 October 2010Status as on 31 October 2010 Licences in operation - 23,495Products under certification - 1041

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BIS STANDARD MARK

IS XXXXXIS XXXXX

CML No XXXXXXX

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VALIDITY OF LICENCETh i iti l lidit i d f th li iThe initial validity period of the licence is oneyear. Licence can be renewed for furtherperiod of one/two years subject toperiod of one/two years, subject tosatisfactory operation of licence as observedduring periodic inspections, factory &g p p yindependent testing of samples drawn fromfactory and market. The licensee shall applyto BIS on the prescribed Renewal Form alongto BIS on the prescribed Renewal Form alongwith renewal application fee of Rs. 500/- andannual licence fee of Rs 1000/- and advanceannual licence fee of Rs. 1000/ and advanceminimum marking fee.

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Industry Standards in vogue

American Society for Testing and Materials ishaving a Committee F24 on Amusement Rideshaving a Committee F24 on Amusement Ridesand Devices. This committee has developed a setof standards to regulate ride-safety requirements of

k i d Th d damusement park industry. These standards create aminimum for design, manufacturing, operation andmaintenance of rides Standards are voluntary andmaintenance of rides. Standards are voluntary andput into place to protect consumers, manufacturersand amusement park officials. Examples includehaving minimum height limits to restrict the size ofthe riders, annual inspections of equipment, andproper training of ride operators and technicians

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proper training of ride operators and technicians.

Following are the subcommittees of F24:F24.10 Test MethodsF24.20 Specifications and TerminologyF24.24 Design and ManufactureF24.30 Maintenance and InspectionF24 40 O tiF24.40 OperationsF24.50 Training, Education and CertificationF24 60 Special Rides/AttractionsF24.60 Special Rides/AttractionsF24.70 Water Related Amusement Rides and DevicesDevicesF24.80 Harmonization

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The notable standards in the F24 are those that benefit ride designers and manufacturers; assist park operators in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors;in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors; and assist the efforts of the ride maintenance and inspection community. Examples of these standards are: F770 Practice for Ownership and Operation ofF770, Practice for Ownership and Operation of Amusement Rides and DevicesF846, Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and DevicesRides and DevicesF853, Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and DevicesF893 Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides andF893, Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and DevicesF2007, Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilitiesand Operation of Concession Go Karts and FacilitiesASTM F2291, ‘Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and DevicesF2376 Practice for Classification Design Manufacture

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F2376, Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems

ISO/TC 254 - Safety of Attractionsy

It is a newly formed committee.Modified title: Safety of amusement rides andamusement devicesModified Scope: Standardization in the field of safetyModified Scope: Standardization in the field of safetyof amusement rides and amusement devices, andtheir related structures, for public use, where theseare an arrangement of structural or mechanicalare an arrangement of structural or mechanicalelements or both, designed to move patrons in acontrolled manner, or move patrons, primarily bytheir own action through or on the device to obtaintheir own action, through or on the device, to obtainthe desired effect of amusement or entertainment.India/BIS/ME06 is holding ‘Ordinary’ (‘O’) membership ofthis committee

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this committee.

There is an urgent need for Indian Stake holders to starttaking part in standardization process right from itstaking part in standardization process right from itsinception so as to Project India’ point of view instandardization at ISO level.National Technical Committee ‘Continuous BulkConveying, Elevating, Hoisting Aerial Ropeways andRelated Equipment ME 06’ is responsible for co-Related Equipment, ME 06 is responsible for coordination with ISO/TC 254.Indian Association of Amusement Park and Industries(IAAPI), Mumbai is already a member of ME06. EveryTechnical Committee is empowered to co-opt morestake holders on the committee who are interested ins a e o de s o e co ee o a e e es edparticipation in standardization at National andInternational level.

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In order to promote/facilitate participation ofIndian stake holders in standardization atIndian stake holders in standardization atNational and International Level, Bureau haslaid down guidelines for participation. Under‘XI Plan Project on National system ofStandardization. Funds are available forparticipation at National and Internationalparticipation at National and InternationalLevel. National Technical Committees areempowered for funds allocation under thepgiven guidelines.

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