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Amusement Rides & Devices

Amusement Ride & Device Classification Guidelines

Review the guidelines for amusement ride and device classification in Saskatchewan.

There are two types of amusement rides & devices:

  1. Non-Itinerant
  2. Itinerant

Non-Itinerant rides include go-karts installed in a fixed location for longer than 12 months, itinerant rides are rides other than non-itinerant.

Classifications of Rides

Class A

A coaster ride or similar ride that travels more than 500 metres; or an amusement ride that has highly complex features or controls.

Regulated Class A amusement rides & devices in Saskatchewan include:

  • Pendulum rides
  • Roller coasters
  • Spinning or lifting midway rides

There are currently no Class A rides in Saskatchewan.

Class B

A coaster ride or similar ride that travels 500 metres or less; or has one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Transports passengers to a height exceeding 6 metres
  • Tilts passengers more than 45 degrees from horizontal
  • Has more than 8 passenger-carrying units
  • Has a total passenger capacity exceeding 30

Regulated Class B amusement rides & devices in Saskatchewan include:

  • Bumper cars
  • Carousel
  • Dark ride
  • Drop tower
  • Ferris wheel
  • Flume ride
  • Pendulum ride
  • Roller coaster
  • Spinning or lifting midway
  • Swing ride
  • Train ride

Class C

Any adult amusement ride other than Class A, Class B or Class C Inflatables. Any kiddie amusement ride that has none of the characteristics listed under Class B.

Regulated Class C amusement rides & devices in Saskatchewan include:

  • Carousel
  • Dark ride
  • Kiddie Ride
  • Roller coaster
  • Spinning or lifting midway
  • Swing ride

Class C Inflatables

Class C Inflatable Amusement Rides & Devices are classified as inflatable air-supported structures only. These inflatable structures require a constant air supply.

Regulated Class C inflatable amusement rides & devices in Saskatchewan include:

  • Standard inflatable bounce houses
  • Inflatable obstacle courses
  • Inflatable wet or dry slides

Go-Karts

Go-Kart Amusement Rides & Devices are classified as Adult or Kiddie.