Bungy Jumping Standard underway at ASTM International  

Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to participate in and contribute to creating a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping operations worldwide. The proposed standard (WK62522) is being developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on adventure attractions (F24.61), part of the committee on amusement rides and devices (F24).

The standard aims to establish criteria for the design, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance, auditing, and modification of bungee jumping operations.  

According to ASTM International member and Celtic Engineering Technical Director, Mike Teske, the increasing number of bungee jumping operations around the world has heightened the need for standardisation.  

The sub-chair, Jared Krupa, advised that the subcommittee “is dedicated to developing safety standards for the newest adventure attractions in the industry.”

The subcommittee has already developed standards for inflatable amusement devices, aerial adventure courses, trampoline courts, and hayride attractions. In addition to bungee jumping, the group is also working on proposed standards for obstacle course events (WK54714), bodyflight/indoor skydiving (WK70227), and rail-guided mountain attractions (WK70516).

ASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organisation that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.

For more information on the proposed Standard (WK62522) go to www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/WORKITEMS/WK62522.htm

Industry stakeholders, operators and manufacturers wishing to have input to the Standard should get in touch with Committee Contact Katerina Koperna, E: kkoperna@astm.org

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