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An ASTM International standard practice for inflatable amusement devices, published by the amusement rides and devices committee (F24), will be adopted into the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) by the International Code Council (ICC).…

International Ride Training, a provider of operational safety services in the amusement industry, recently launched its new online training program “Learning the ROPES: Ride Operations Professionalism, Efficiency & Safety.” Designed…

ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee is developing a standard to establish new inspection and maintenance requirements for steam propelled locomotives found at amusement parks. According to Ron Lwin, a committee…

Ellis & Associates’ (E&A) vanGUARD: Aquatic Leadership Program has achieved Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) Certification – making it the first-ever Lifeguard Supervisor Course to receive CMAHC Certification.…

Following the DAV’s recent requirement of compliance with Vertical Group 11’s RFU 11.128, which mandates 10x EN 341:2011 descent energy testing for descent devices used in climbing gyms and ropes courses, all Trublue, Trublue XL and Trublue…

Provider of cashless technology Intercard, which has been working in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 1999 and has over 300 locations in KSA, has received SASO (Saudi Arabia Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation) certification.…

Bacta, the UK trade association for manufacturers and operators of seaside amusement arcades, has launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the plight of the British seaside arcade, which has been particularly hard-hit during lockdown.…

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, representing major theme parks, local and destination fixed-site attractions, water parks, family entertainment centres, museums, zoos, aquariums, and manufacturers and suppliers,…

Bacta, the industry association for UK owners and operators of seaside amusement arcades and amusement machines, has confirmed that – following discussions with Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Public Finance and Migration in the Scottish…

The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) has highlighted the fact that in US states where restaurants, retail stores, salons, and even state sponsored gaming devices are being allowed to reopen, amusement games and arcades are not.…