AMDT Page 58 Clause 5.9.

2(d)
No. 1
MAR.
2001 Delete existing Clause 5.9.2(d) and replace with the following:
(d) On any open side from which a patron may fall, the height of the bed or any other
surface, other than a side wall or barrier, shall not exceed 0.75 m measured to the
ground.
For each open side where the prospective fall height to the ground exceeds 0.5 m,
the designer shall specify the type and extent of soft fall (impact absorbing)
material to be placed on the ground at that side. The soft fall material specification
shall comply with AS/NZS 4422 for the fall height. The manufacturer shall supply
the specified soft fall material or shall ensure the designer’s specifications are
made available to the proprietor and the obligation to install and use such material,
as required under AS 3533.2, is noted within the operations manual.
NOTES:
1 The 0.75 m height limit applies to the fall height without the soft fall material in place.
2 AS/NZS 4422 should be consulted for advice on fall zones when specifying the extent
of the soft fall material.
3 Designers and manufacturers should take into account the probability that an inflatable
device will be set up on a variety of surfaces of differing impact attenuation
characteristics when specifying soft fall materials.
Where the internal provisions of the device can cause a patron to be projected
toward an open side (with a speed greater than that attainable unaided), the open
side shall either be protected by entry/exit barriers which form an integral part of
the structure or the device shall have sufficient clear run-out such that patrons
come to a stop before reaching any open side.
In any circumstance, a system shall be established to provide safe entry/exit where
the step height exceeds 0.2 m.

AMDT Page 58 Clause 5.9.2(e)

No. 1
MAR.
2001 Delete the existing Item (e) and replace with the following:
(e) To minimize the risk of entrapment in an unintended collapse of the structure,
open-topped inflatable structures such as simple castle-types or similar and semi-
enclosed inflatable structures in which patrons are enclosed or partially-enclosed
on all sides, which may or may not have an overhead cover, shall include within
the air supply system an effective means to prevent backflow of inflation air in the
event of failure of the blower or its power supply. Such means shall maintain
sufficient air within the device to prevent a sudden deflation and provide sufficient
time for all patrons occupying the device at that time to be safely evacuated, or for
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action to restore inflation to be carried out before there is a danger of entrapment

for any patron.
NOTES:
1 The use of pressure retention devices, compartmentalization of the device and
redundant air supply systems should be considered when satisfying these requirements.
2 Where the loss of the air supply may not be immediately apparent to the person
supervising patrons using the device and deflation may progress in a manner which
jeopardizes the timely evacuation of patrons, air supply monitoring or air pressure
monitoring device(s) should be installed. Such monitoring devices should provide
audible or visual warning to the supervisor so that the appropriate action may be
commenced.
 AMDT Page 59 Clause 5.9.4
No. 1
MAR.
2001 Add the following after the word ‘structure’ in the second line:
and materials attached to or underlaying an inflatable structure

AMDT Page 59 Clause 5.9.5(b)

No. 1
MAR.
2001 Delete Clause 5.9.5(b).

AMDT Page 59 Clause 5.9.5 (f)

No. 1
MAR.
2001 Delete the existing Clause 5.9.5(f) and replace with the following:
(f) Fabric support A system shall be provided to ensure that, upon loss of air
pressure within the space occupied by patrons, the canopy remains supported with
sufficient clearances and for an adequate time to enable all patrons to evacuate,
and for the operator to ensure that the device is clear. If support is retained by air
pressure alone, any assessment of performance under this provision shall include
the effects of air loss due to openings at the point(s) of egress.
The designer of the device shall provide specifications for the level of inflation and
time required in emergency evacuation conditions, along with the methods for
testing evacuation provisions and the frequency for such tests.
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