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ATTENTION AMUSEMENT RIDE OWNERS/CONTRACTORS
PILLOW BOUNCE RIDES
Effective this year (1999) pillow bounce rides will not be subject to Alberta Regulation 270/89. That means that AEDARSA will not require that Certificates of Operation be issued for this type of ride regardless of where they may be set up.
It has been determined by Alberta Labour and the Amusement Rides Technical council that Pillow Bounce Rides do not fall within the definition for amusement rides as set out in CSA Standard Z267-M1983 and Alberta Regulation 270/89.
Please do not send in any applications, plans, specifications or fees in respect of Pillow Bounce Rides that you intend to operate.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE - AMUSEMENT RIDE CONTROL SYSTEMS
As you are probably aware concerns are ever increasing with Y2K compliance in computer/micro processor controls and systems that impact almost every facet of our lives today. It seems amusement rides have also become a subject of concern in this regard. Alberta Labour has asked us to verify that there will be no adverse affects on amusement ride safety as a result of the millennium change. We seek your co-operation in responding to their request.
PORTABLE RIDES (Seasonal Operation)
To obtain Certificates of Operation for rides in your portfolio proposed for operation within Alberta on or after January 1, 2000 AEDARSA will require verification (when making application) of:
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whether or not each ride uses programmable electronic components in its operational and safety control systems; and |
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whether or not those rides that do use programmable electronic components in their operational and safety control systems have been tested by computer system experts; or that you have received verification from the original manufacturer. |
AREA CODE CHANGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 1999
AEDARSA EDMONTON PHONE AND FAX CHANGE
The new area code for Northern Alberta is now 780. The area code only for long distance phone and fax calls to our Edmonton office has been changed from 403 to 780. Please change your records and automatic phone or fax dialing systems that may be affected.
It is our understanding that the old 403 area code will continue to function as normal until April 12, 1999. Following that, incoming long distance calls will be interrupted with a message giving the 780 code. After May 18, 1999 the 403 code will not work at all.
If you have any questions pertaining to this newsletter your nearest AEDARSA office can provide assistance.
Edmonton Office
#207, 8616 - 51 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 6E6
Phone: (780) 448-0184
Fax: (780) 448-0237 |
Calgary Office
#209, 264 Midpark Way SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1J6
Phone: (403) 216-5750
Fax: (403) 216-5755 |
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