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Regulation 6
Major modifications to amusement rides
A major modification to an amusement ride consists of a change in any of the following aspects of the amusement ride:
(a)structural and mechanical:
(i)structural components (including material specification changes).
(ii)loading (for example, a change in the seating arrangements).
(iii)range (for example, the height or distance travelled by the amusement ride).
(iv)control mechanisms (for example, brakes, shock absorbers, speed limiters or position sensors).
(v)drive and brake mechanisms.
(vi)speed or operating cycle.
(vii)passenger harness, protection system and patron clearance envelope.
(viii)any safety-critical component, device or system.
(b)processes:
(i)fabrication method.
(ii)joining method and position (including welding, bolting, riveting and any other method).
(iii)testing procedure.
(c)electrical and software:
(i)generator, AC/DC supply, earthing, transformer, cables and conductors and motors.
(ii)software or programmed logic.