It is highly recommended that affected individuals obtain and thoroughly review a copy of the new Z267 standard for full details. Pay special attention to manufacturer and owner responsibilities.

Adoption of Alberta Regulation 233/2001 and the new code resulted in significant changes in provincial policies regarding locations of rides covered, types of rides covered, inspection criteria and design acceptance. 

NEW RIDE ACCEPTANCE 

·         Rides Manufactured after January 1, 2002 to Comply with the new CSA 267-00 Code

Rides manufactured after January 1, 2002 must comply with the new code. As a result, for those rides significantly more manufacturer documentation (to demonstrate code compliance) will be required along with applications for certificates of operation for the 2002 operating season. (A new supplementary form will be included with certificate application packages for owner/contractors this year setting out the information required) 

·         Rides Manufactured before January 1, 2002 

For rides manufactured between February 1990 and December 31, 2001 the previous CSA Z267-M1983 still applies. (Our old supplementary form, with some revisions to reflect these changes, also will be included with this years certificate application packages) 

NEW ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS (AMA) POLICIES FOR 2002 AND 2003 
New government policies to expect for 2002 with further changes in 2003 will expand and strengthen amusement ride safety programs for the province. The changes will increase the numbers of rides that must be inspected each year, the locations where rides are required to be registered and additional rides will be considered subject to the Act (see Attachment 1, to this advisory for details). 

IMPORTANT NOTE TO FAIR/EVENT ORGANIZERS
Organizations that have had no previous involvement with AMA or AEDARSA regarding amusement rides, but who as part of their business or activities, make devices classed as amusement rides available to the general public should ensure that the ride(s) they use are registered with AEDARSA. If in doubt as to whether or not the regulation applies to your particular venue(s) please contact an AEDARSA office, as per the letterhead above, to assist in making a determination.

 ·         Other Rides to Comply with the CSA 267-00 code prior to Operation in 2002  

Certain rides that were operated previously in Alberta but were not required to be registered as well as “New Concept” rides to be registered prior to operation for 2002(see Attachment 1, to this advisory for details). 

·         Rides Required to be Registered Prior to Operation in 2003 

Certain rides that were operated previously in Alberta, but did not have to be registered before, to be registered prior to operation for 2003 (see Attachment 1, to this advisory for details). 

Required on site (in-service) inspections for amusement rides increased.

Starting in 2002, all rides operating in the province must receive at least one full inspection during each operating season.

Types of locations where amusement rides are subject to Alberta Regulation 223/2001 broadened. 

Starting in 2002, amusement ride regulations apply where rides are operated in places to which the general public is allowed access, including but not limited to public events, fairs, carnivals and amusement parks. (AMA’s Administrator to make final determination about places (e.g. public events) other than fairs, carnivals, amusement parks as necessary) 

Rides such as those historically accepted as amusement rides (including inflated slides) require a permit to operate prior to operation for 2002 and new rides to be added (as listed below).

·         all inflated (pillow bounce) rides with a jump surface higher than 0.25m from the base that are fully or partially enclosed above the jump surface; and

·         free-fall drop rides

·         walk  through fun houses not equipped with people moving devices

·         proposed new concept rides (AMA’s Administrator to make final determination where necessary) 

·         Bungees

·         Simulated Rock Climbs

·         Trampolines with ride enhancement devices

The following devices will be not considered as amusement rides:

(a) Any coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated and customarily placed in a public location and that does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator;

(b) Non-mechanized playground equipment, including, but not limited to, swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, playground slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices; and 

(c) The following devices:

Go Carts, All Terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles

Waterslides

Devices operated solely by muscle power

Hot-air Balloons

Mechanical Bulls

Children’s Play Parks

Trains for Public Transportation 

Clarification of Terms:

New Concept Rides - devices that did not operate in Alberta prior to the adoption of Alta. Reg. 223/2001. The Administrator will determine if they must meet the requirements of the CSA Z267-00 Safety Standard for Amusement Rides prior to operation.

Amusement Ride - any mechanical or gravity device that carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, or excitement that is mechanically, or electrically operated and customarily placed in a public location and that normally requires the supervision or services of an operator.