Amusement Park Rides Testing and Certification

From Testing To Facility Optimization

Whether it’s an inflatable bouncy castle or a roller coaster, a marquee or an entire recreational park, we have the expertise to ensure your amusement park rides are operating at maximum safety levels. We help manufacturers and operators of amusement park rides conduct all required tests and assessments. Our experts are with you from the begininng, supporting you through the process from testing to facility optimization.

Benefits at a Glance

TÜV Rheinland's test and support services for Amusement Park Rides helps you:

  • Ensure adherence to the Directive on Amusement Parks and of state building codes
  • Minimize accident prevention
  • Lower your risk of liability through documented safety standards
  • Increase confidence levels in the quality and safety of your rides
  • Benefit from our years of experience and expertise

Our Services for Amusement Park Rides

We conduct design approval procedures and acceptance tests for manufacturers and operators of mobile facilities and recreational parks. We offer the following services:

Before you are up and running

  • Tests focused on construction
  • Support for optimizing planned facilities
  • Review of submitted documents to check for compliance with applicable regulations
  • Acceptance tests on location
  • Issue of design approvals following completion of tests
  • Issue of test logs together with design approvals

During Operation

  • Performance of extension tests
  • Issue of extension permits

Upon request, we can also prepare evaluations and expert reports on your behalf.

Test standards

Our experts check your facilities based on necessary legal principles using applicable standards, including, for example:

  • DIN EN 13 782
  • DIN EN 13 814, formerly DIN 4112
  • Directive on Temporary Structures
  • State building codes

Examples Of The Range Of Products Covered

  • Rides: roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, carousels, ferris wheels, auto scooters, ghost trains
  • Inflatable bouncy castles
  • Temporary halls, tents and membrane structures
  • Spectator stands and stage constructions
  • Individually designed temporary structures
  • Test center for static analysis of temporary structures
  • Inspection center for temporary structures