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Regulations & Standards

The regulation and standards of the aerial adventure and zip line industry are changing. Stay up-to-date with the latest news on how the standards affect your operation.

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December 15, 2022 0 Time to Review, Comment on ACCT Draft Standard Is NOW

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has released a draft standard with proposed changes to the ANSI/ACCT Standard 03-2019. The draft, which…

API Online

November 30, 2022 0 Give Me a Hand. Brake.

Updated 12/05/22: This article has been updated to correct the description of why the TIRE committee prepared the June technical advisory;…

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November 28, 2022 0 It’s Time to Comment on Proposed Changes to ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Standards

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has opened the public comment period for the ACCT 03-202X draft standard, which…

Fall 2020

June 16, 2021 0 Understanding Safety Systems Standards

Do changes in industry standards
make course design upgrades necessary?

Park Briefs

September 28, 2020 0 ACCT Takes Proactive Approach to Government Relations

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is endeavoring to take on a more proactive, rather than reactive, approach to government relations.

Regulations & Standards

January 6, 2020 0 Inside the New ACCT Standards

In September, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) published the ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Challenge Courses and Canopy/Zip Line Tours Standards…

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April 12, 2019 0 Standards and Regulations Advancing on Several Fronts

It’s a busy time for standards and regulations. At press time, several developments were in the works.

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April 11, 2019 0 9 Things to Know About OSHA

You are likely aware of the need for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. But where do you begin? Here are nine things to know first.

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March 7, 2019 0 Colorado Department of Oil and Public Safety Releases Updated Regulations Draft

The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety, which oversees amusement device regulation in the State of Colorado, has released an updated draft of proposed changes to the Amusement Rides and Devices Regulations for stakeholder review.

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August 8, 2018 0 ACCT Cites Flaws in Proposed Revision of ASTM F2959-16 Standard

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has released two “white papers” that highlight what it sees as shortcomings in proposed changes to the ASTM F2959-16 standard, currently being balloted by ASTM F24.

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July 24, 2018 0 Will ASTM Remove the Non-Commercial Exclusion From Standard F2959-16?

The ASTM F24 Committee is balloting a proposed revision to the F2959-16 standard that would remove the exclusion for traditional non-commercial operations.

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July 12, 2018 0 Colorado Amusement Rides Regulation Update

The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety, Amusement Rides and Devices program has released the next draft of the Amusement Rides regulation update.

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June 14, 2018 0 Alaska to Consider Statewide Safety Standards, Regulation

The state of Alaska is holding a public meeting on July 12 in Anchorage to take public comment on whether it should draft standards for zip line operations in the state, and if so, what standards it should use.

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April 17, 2018 0 ACCT Program Accreditation Moves Forward

ACCT’s program accreditation initiative has been steadily, and slowly, making progress. The aim is to recognize programs that meet procedural and operational standards set by ACCT.

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March 14, 2016 0 Adventure Park Regulations Proposed in Thailand

A zip line operator’s association in the Chiang Mai district of Thailand have drawn up safety standards to be enforced at the 14 adventure parks operated by its membership.

Aerial Adventure

January 6, 2016 0 The Path Ahead

Ski industry experts offer their views on opportunities, challenges, and more.