Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 18168-2008 Specifications of Water Amusement Equipment Category.
The following technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 18168-2008 (the previous edition):
a) Some terms are revised and added, and the term classification is restructured and edited; the number of terms is increased from 34 in former standard to 53 (see Chapter 3).
b) Most of contents in "Technical Requirements" are revised (see Chapter 4):
1) Some contents in "Basic Requirements" are revised and deleted (see 4.1).
2) The section "Basic Design Requirements" is deleted, with some contents in it respectively listed into other relevant clauses of this chapter (see Chapter 4).
3) The sequence of "amusement pool" and "water slide device" is revised (see 4.2 and 4.3).
4) Main revision conditions of "water slide device" are as follows:
——the "water slide device" revised is classified into three clauses, e.g. "materials", "design" and "safety technical requirements" (see 4.2);
——as for the "materials" revised, general requirements for materials are added, supporting structure is defined and basic requirements are specified (see 4.2.1);
——the "design" revised is newly added, mainly specifying contents which shall be covered in design calculation and evaluation basis of design load; in addition, calculation example of centrifugal force (inertial force) (Informative Annex B.3), acceleration calculation and calculation methods for combined loads in operation and non-operation state (see 4.2.2) are added;
——as for "safety technical requirements" revised, some contents in former standard are revised as content of this clause, and new contents are added (see 4.2.3).
5) Some contents of "amusement pool" are revised; "waving equipment" is revised as "waving pools" and listed in "4.3 Amusement Pool" (see 4.3).
6) The "interactive amusement equipment" is revised as "interactive aquatic play structure", with some contents revised and added (see 4.4).
7) Some contents of "Whitewater Rafting" are revised (see 4.5).
8) Some contents of "Pleasure Boats" are revised (see 4.6).
c) "Test Methods" are revised. "Test Conditions" and "Water Slide Device Test" are mainly revised (see Chapter 5).
d) "Inspection Rules" are revised, with main revised contents as follows (see Chapter 6):
1) Inspection classification and sampling inspection are deleted; and the inspection is defined as total inspection (see 6.1.1).
2) Items, basis, methods, etc. of general inspection and special inspection of various equipment and facilities are specified in tables (see 6.1.2).
e) "Annexes" are revised, with main revised contents as follows:
1) Annex A is revised as Annex B (Informative), and contents in Annex B are revised.
2) Annex A (Informative) is added.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Ropeway and Entertainment Facilities of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 250).
The previous editions of the standard replaced by this standard are as follows:
——GB 18168-2000, GB/T 18168-2008.
Specifications of Water Amusement Equipment Category
1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules of water amusement equipment.
This standard is applicable to water amusement equipment such as water slide device, amusement pool, interactive aquatic play structure, whitewater rafting, and pleasure boats.
This standard is not applicable to boats with more than 6 riders which are operated by special person and inflatable water slide devices.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 153 Coniferous Sawn Timber
GB/T 1447 Fiber-reinforced Plastics Composites - Determination of Tensile Properties
GB/T 1449 Fiber-reinforced Plastic Composites - Determination of Flexural Properties
GB/T 1451 Fiber-reinforced Plastics Composites - Determination of Charpy Impact Properties
GB/T 1462 Test Methods for Water Absorption of Fiber Reinforced Plastics
GB/T 1804 General Tolerances - Tolerances for Linear and Angular Dimensions without Individual Tolerance Indications
GB/T 2577 Test Method for Resin Content of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
GB 2894 Safety Signs and Guideline for the Use
GB 3096 Environmental Quality Standards for Noise
GB/T 7403.1 Lead-acid Traction Batteries - Part 1: Technical Specification
GB 8408 Amusement Device Safety Code
GB 9667 Hygienic Standard for Swimming Place
GB/T 13912 Metallic Coatings - Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles - Specifications and Test Methods
GB/T 20306-2006 Amusement Devices Terminology
GB/T 34370.2 Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Equipment - Part 2: Visual Examination
GB/T 34370.3 Nondestructive Testing of Pressure Equipment - Part 3: Magnetic Particle Testing
GB/T 34370.4 Nondestructive Testing of Pressure Equipment - Part 4: Penetrant Testing
GB 50205 Code for Acceptance of Construction Quality of Steel Structures
GB 50755 Code for Construction of Steel Structures
CJ 244 Water Quality Standards for Swimming Pools
CJJ 122 Technical Specification for Water Supply and Drainage Engineering of Swimming Pool
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20306-2006 and the following apply. For the convenience of application, relevant terms and definitions specified in GB/T 20306-2006 are listed below.
3.1
water amusement equipment
amusement equipment constructed by virtue of water area, water flow or other carriers for entertainment purpose
Notes:
1 Water amusement equipment includes water slide device, amusement pool (e.g. drift river, waving pool, etc.), interactive aquatic play structure, whitewater rafting, pleasure boat, etc.
2 Revised from definition 2.3, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.2
large-scale water amusement equipment
water amusement equipment carrying riders for amusement, for the purpose of operation, of which, the design maximum operating linear speed is greater than or equal to 2m/s, or the operating height is greater than or equal to 2m
3.3
water slide device
amusement equipment composed of water slide, structural support, water-circulation system, starting platform, catch unit (or splashdown area), slide vehicle, etc. and used by riders to slide along the internal surface of slide with water as lubricating medium
Note: revised from definition 5.8.18, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.1
water slide
sliding channel, pipe, etc. in water slide device used by riders
3.3.1.1
starting position
area where riders enter into water slide
3.3.1.2
slide proper
area where riders slide along specific sliding surface
3.3.1.3
final part
the part at the end of water slide used for riders' landing and finish of sliding, including subsequent catch unit, splashdown area, etc.
3.3.2
structural supports
structures used for supporting the water slide
3.3.3
water-circulation system
water assembly composed of water pump, water-circulation pipe and its fittings, electrical control device, etc., providing lubrication or auxiliary driving functions for water slide device
3.3.4
starting platform
the passage or area in front of the starting position of water slide
3.3.5
catch unit
a part at the end of water slide for stopping of riders' sliding
3.3.6
splashdown area
special or ordinary water pool where riders slide out from water slide end, enter into buffer area and then stop
3.3.7
slide vehicle
the device used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide
3.3.7.1
water slide tube or raft
inflatable slide vehicle used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide
3.3.7.2
water slide mat
slide vehicle used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide, which is generally made of plastic or foam mat, etc.
3.3.8
tube or raft hoister
special device used for hoisting and conveying slide vehicles
3.3.9
straight slide
the slide, of which, the longitudinal centerline of slide is a straight line
Note: revised from definition 5.8.21, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.10
curve slide
the slide, of which, the longitudinal centerline of slide is a curve
Note: revised from definition 5.8.22, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.11
enclosed water slide
the slide, of which, the cross-section of slide is an enclosed curve
3.3.12
open water slide
the slide, of which, the cross-section of slide is an open curve
3.3.13
body water slide
the slide, on which, the rider's body contacts the slide surface
3.3.14
inner tube water slide
water slide device used by riders to slide with water slide tube or raft
3.3.15
mat sliding water slide
water slide device used by riders to slide with water slide mat
3.3.16
children’s water slide
water slide device for children only
3.3.17
speed slide
water slide device with the maximum sliding speed greater than 8m/s and less than or equal to 16m/s
3.3.18
high speed slide
water slide device with the maximum sliding speed greater than 16m/s
3.3.19
special water slide
the slide other than straight slide and curve slide
Note: typical product series include water slide devices such as trumpet, soaring whirl (wave swing), water roller coaster (watery pterosaur), behemoth bowl (swirl), etc.
3.3.20
slide average inclination
the height difference (height of water slide device) between starting position and final part of water slide divided by the developed length (except starting position and final part) of longitudinal centerline of water slide, which is expressed as a percentage
3.3.21
rider mechanical release device
the mechanical device or equipment conveying riders to slide proper
Note: typical products include belt conveyor, roller conveying device, etc.
3.3.22
water slide device attendant
working personnel leading, guiding and sending riders, and controlling riders to enter into and leave equipment or facilities such as water slide
3.3.23
water flow
water quantity flowing through water slide in unit time for sliding smoothness of riders
Note: revised from definition 5.8.19, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.24
clearance zone
barrier-free safety space around the rider in slide proper
3.3.25
down-slide way sign
graphic sign guiding the rider to slide in the required down-sliding posture
Note: revised from definition 5.8.20, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.4
pool edge
area around amusement pool above the water level and with certain width
[GB/T20306-2006, as defined in 5.8.10]
3.5
waving pools
pools where waves are made forcibly with waving equipment
[GB/T 20306-2006, as defined in 5.8.2]
3.5.1
wave height
the height difference between wave crest and wave trough
3.5.2
waving equipment
device generating waves, which is used in water bodies such as waving pool, surfing pool and relevant special training pool in water park
3.5.3
game wave
wave used for popular amusement
3.5.4
wave in a greater degree
wave used for surf performance and enjoyment of surf by riders
3.6
interactive aquatic play structure
water amusement equipment composed of various aquatic play structures and water slide devices
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Technical Requirements
4.1 Basic Requirements
4.2 Water Slide Device
4.3 Amusement Pool
4.4 Interactive Aquatic Play Equipment
4.5 Whitewater Rafting
4.6 Pleasure Boats
5 Test Methods
5.1 Test Conditions
5.2 Test Apparatus and Detecting Appliances
5.3 Water Slide Device Test
5.4 Whitewater Rafting Test
5.5 Pleasure Boat Test
6 Inspection Rules
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Judgment Rules
Annex A (Informative) Water Slide Device Category and Typical Cross-section Shape
Annex B (Informative) Calculation Example of Rider's Sliding Loading, Maximum Sliding Acceleration and Rider's Sliding Centrifugal Force
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 18168-2008 Specifications of Water Amusement Equipment Category.
The following technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 18168-2008 (the previous edition):
a) Some terms are revised and added, and the term classification is restructured and edited; the number of terms is increased from 34 in former standard to 53 (see Chapter 3).
b) Most of contents in "Technical Requirements" are revised (see Chapter 4):
1) Some contents in "Basic Requirements" are revised and deleted (see 4.1).
2) The section "Basic Design Requirements" is deleted, with some contents in it respectively listed into other relevant clauses of this chapter (see Chapter 4).
3) The sequence of "amusement pool" and "water slide device" is revised (see 4.2 and 4.3).
4) Main revision conditions of "water slide device" are as follows:
——the "water slide device" revised is classified into three clauses, e.g. "materials", "design" and "safety technical requirements" (see 4.2);
——as for the "materials" revised, general requirements for materials are added, supporting structure is defined and basic requirements are specified (see 4.2.1);
——the "design" revised is newly added, mainly specifying contents which shall be covered in design calculation and evaluation basis of design load; in addition, calculation example of centrifugal force (inertial force) (Informative Annex B.3), acceleration calculation and calculation methods for combined loads in operation and non-operation state (see 4.2.2) are added;
——as for "safety technical requirements" revised, some contents in former standard are revised as content of this clause, and new contents are added (see 4.2.3).
5) Some contents of "amusement pool" are revised; "waving equipment" is revised as "waving pools" and listed in "4.3 Amusement Pool" (see 4.3).
6) The "interactive amusement equipment" is revised as "interactive aquatic play structure", with some contents revised and added (see 4.4).
7) Some contents of "Whitewater Rafting" are revised (see 4.5).
8) Some contents of "Pleasure Boats" are revised (see 4.6).
c) "Test Methods" are revised. "Test Conditions" and "Water Slide Device Test" are mainly revised (see Chapter 5).
d) "Inspection Rules" are revised, with main revised contents as follows (see Chapter 6):
1) Inspection classification and sampling inspection are deleted; and the inspection is defined as total inspection (see 6.1.1).
2) Items, basis, methods, etc. of general inspection and special inspection of various equipment and facilities are specified in tables (see 6.1.2).
e) "Annexes" are revised, with main revised contents as follows:
1) Annex A is revised as Annex B (Informative), and contents in Annex B are revised.
2) Annex A (Informative) is added.
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Ropeway and Entertainment Facilities of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 250).
The previous editions of the standard replaced by this standard are as follows:
——GB 18168-2000, GB/T 18168-2008.
Specifications of Water Amusement Equipment Category
1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules of water amusement equipment.
This standard is applicable to water amusement equipment such as water slide device, amusement pool, interactive aquatic play structure, whitewater rafting, and pleasure boats.
This standard is not applicable to boats with more than 6 riders which are operated by special person and inflatable water slide devices.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 153 Coniferous Sawn Timber
GB/T 1447 Fiber-reinforced Plastics Composites - Determination of Tensile Properties
GB/T 1449 Fiber-reinforced Plastic Composites - Determination of Flexural Properties
GB/T 1451 Fiber-reinforced Plastics Composites - Determination of Charpy Impact Properties
GB/T 1462 Test Methods for Water Absorption of Fiber Reinforced Plastics
GB/T 1804 General Tolerances - Tolerances for Linear and Angular Dimensions without Individual Tolerance Indications
GB/T 2577 Test Method for Resin Content of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
GB 2894 Safety Signs and Guideline for the Use
GB 3096 Environmental Quality Standards for Noise
GB/T 7403.1 Lead-acid Traction Batteries - Part 1: Technical Specification
GB 8408 Amusement Device Safety Code
GB 9667 Hygienic Standard for Swimming Place
GB/T 13912 Metallic Coatings - Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles - Specifications and Test Methods
GB/T 20306-2006 Amusement Devices Terminology
GB/T 34370.2 Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Equipment - Part 2: Visual Examination
GB/T 34370.3 Nondestructive Testing of Pressure Equipment - Part 3: Magnetic Particle Testing
GB/T 34370.4 Nondestructive Testing of Pressure Equipment - Part 4: Penetrant Testing
GB 50205 Code for Acceptance of Construction Quality of Steel Structures
GB 50755 Code for Construction of Steel Structures
CJ 244 Water Quality Standards for Swimming Pools
CJJ 122 Technical Specification for Water Supply and Drainage Engineering of Swimming Pool
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20306-2006 and the following apply. For the convenience of application, relevant terms and definitions specified in GB/T 20306-2006 are listed below.
3.1
water amusement equipment
amusement equipment constructed by virtue of water area, water flow or other carriers for entertainment purpose
Notes:
1 Water amusement equipment includes water slide device, amusement pool (e.g. drift river, waving pool, etc.), interactive aquatic play structure, whitewater rafting, pleasure boat, etc.
2 Revised from definition 2.3, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.2
large-scale water amusement equipment
water amusement equipment carrying riders for amusement, for the purpose of operation, of which, the design maximum operating linear speed is greater than or equal to 2m/s, or the operating height is greater than or equal to 2m
3.3
water slide device
amusement equipment composed of water slide, structural support, water-circulation system, starting platform, catch unit (or splashdown area), slide vehicle, etc. and used by riders to slide along the internal surface of slide with water as lubricating medium
Note: revised from definition 5.8.18, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.1
water slide
sliding channel, pipe, etc. in water slide device used by riders
3.3.1.1
starting position
area where riders enter into water slide
3.3.1.2
slide proper
area where riders slide along specific sliding surface
3.3.1.3
final part
the part at the end of water slide used for riders' landing and finish of sliding, including subsequent catch unit, splashdown area, etc.
3.3.2
structural supports
structures used for supporting the water slide
3.3.3
water-circulation system
water assembly composed of water pump, water-circulation pipe and its fittings, electrical control device, etc., providing lubrication or auxiliary driving functions for water slide device
3.3.4
starting platform
the passage or area in front of the starting position of water slide
3.3.5
catch unit
a part at the end of water slide for stopping of riders' sliding
3.3.6
splashdown area
special or ordinary water pool where riders slide out from water slide end, enter into buffer area and then stop
3.3.7
slide vehicle
the device used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide
3.3.7.1
water slide tube or raft
inflatable slide vehicle used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide
3.3.7.2
water slide mat
slide vehicle used by riders to slide on internal surface of water slide, which is generally made of plastic or foam mat, etc.
3.3.8
tube or raft hoister
special device used for hoisting and conveying slide vehicles
3.3.9
straight slide
the slide, of which, the longitudinal centerline of slide is a straight line
Note: revised from definition 5.8.21, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.10
curve slide
the slide, of which, the longitudinal centerline of slide is a curve
Note: revised from definition 5.8.22, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.11
enclosed water slide
the slide, of which, the cross-section of slide is an enclosed curve
3.3.12
open water slide
the slide, of which, the cross-section of slide is an open curve
3.3.13
body water slide
the slide, on which, the rider's body contacts the slide surface
3.3.14
inner tube water slide
water slide device used by riders to slide with water slide tube or raft
3.3.15
mat sliding water slide
water slide device used by riders to slide with water slide mat
3.3.16
children’s water slide
water slide device for children only
3.3.17
speed slide
water slide device with the maximum sliding speed greater than 8m/s and less than or equal to 16m/s
3.3.18
high speed slide
water slide device with the maximum sliding speed greater than 16m/s
3.3.19
special water slide
the slide other than straight slide and curve slide
Note: typical product series include water slide devices such as trumpet, soaring whirl (wave swing), water roller coaster (watery pterosaur), behemoth bowl (swirl), etc.
3.3.20
slide average inclination
the height difference (height of water slide device) between starting position and final part of water slide divided by the developed length (except starting position and final part) of longitudinal centerline of water slide, which is expressed as a percentage
3.3.21
rider mechanical release device
the mechanical device or equipment conveying riders to slide proper
Note: typical products include belt conveyor, roller conveying device, etc.
3.3.22
water slide device attendant
working personnel leading, guiding and sending riders, and controlling riders to enter into and leave equipment or facilities such as water slide
3.3.23
water flow
water quantity flowing through water slide in unit time for sliding smoothness of riders
Note: revised from definition 5.8.19, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.3.24
clearance zone
barrier-free safety space around the rider in slide proper
3.3.25
down-slide way sign
graphic sign guiding the rider to slide in the required down-sliding posture
Note: revised from definition 5.8.20, GB/T 20306-2006.
3.4
pool edge
area around amusement pool above the water level and with certain width
[GB/T20306-2006, as defined in 5.8.10]
3.5
waving pools
pools where waves are made forcibly with waving equipment
[GB/T 20306-2006, as defined in 5.8.2]
3.5.1
wave height
the height difference between wave crest and wave trough
3.5.2
waving equipment
device generating waves, which is used in water bodies such as waving pool, surfing pool and relevant special training pool in water park
3.5.3
game wave
wave used for popular amusement
3.5.4
wave in a greater degree
wave used for surf performance and enjoyment of surf by riders
3.6
interactive aquatic play structure
water amusement equipment composed of various aquatic play structures and water slide devices
Contents of GB/T 18168-2017
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Technical Requirements
4.1 Basic Requirements
4.2 Water Slide Device
4.3 Amusement Pool
4.4 Interactive Aquatic Play Equipment
4.5 Whitewater Rafting
4.6 Pleasure Boats
5 Test Methods
5.1 Test Conditions
5.2 Test Apparatus and Detecting Appliances
5.3 Water Slide Device Test
5.4 Whitewater Rafting Test
5.5 Pleasure Boat Test
6 Inspection Rules
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Judgment Rules
Annex A (Informative) Water Slide Device Category and Typical Cross-section Shape
Annex B (Informative) Calculation Example of Rider's Sliding Loading, Maximum Sliding Acceleration and Rider's Sliding Centrifugal Force
