4.1 | The design of Ziplines and Aerial Adventure Parks shall conform to acceptable good practice within the industry. |
Due consideration shall be made for the following:
(a) | The location’s suitability for this type of activity. |
(b) | The nature of the ground on which foundations are to be built and slides are to cross; |
(c) | The foundations for masts, platform, anchorages and tension adjustor must be able to accommodate all conditions of loading, including the wind loadings and other required safety factors. |
(d) | The forces applied to the rope with rope loaded, shock-loaded and unloaded |
(e) | Forces applied to rope terminations with rope loaded, shock-loaded and unloaded |
(f) | Forces applied to anchors and structures with rope loaded, shock-loaded and unloaded |
(g) | the mass of each component part |
4.2 | The design engineer must refer to all relevant standards for all materials used in the design and construction of the structure. |