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Ride Functional Testing:

An annual thorough examination should include a functional test.

The following list is some of the tests which are required in an amusement ride functional test; however this is not an exhausted list as these tests are dependant on the type of devices.

Testing of all emergency systems
Block testing of braking systems
Performance testing
Load testing & Out of balance testing
Stress testing
Capacity testing
Recovery testing
Test of all safety features
Measurement of accelerations (g)
Over speed testing
Safety envelope
 
For a full description of functional testing please refer to fairground and  amusement parks - guidance on safe practice (second addition) paragraphs 146-148
 
 
     
       
                 
   

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