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As an ANSI-accredited standards developer for the challenge course and zip line industry, ACCT International establishes consensus-based standards addressing the design, inspection, operation, and training associated with these activities; provides ongoing education and networking opportunities; and offers credentialing programs for vendors, operations, and inspectors.
It would be inappropriate for ACCT to comment on the specific facts of any incident while investigations are ongoing. We support thorough review by the appropriate authorities and encourage all operators to follow applicable regulations and industry standards.
ACCT International does not investigate individual incidents, and it does not determine compliance for specific facilities outside of its formal accreditation programs. Determinations regarding regulatory compliance or operational responsibility are appropriately made by authorities having jurisdiction and investigative bodies.
For the past four years, Operation Accreditation has required that all training be conducted and documented by a Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Trainer/Tester. While this contributes to quality training, it has also presented challenges for many operations ✅ The required hours for QCP... Continue Reading
We are still accepting applications for Vendor Auditors! This new role merges the previous Administrative Reviewer (Staff) and Technical Reviewer (Peer Volunteer Reviewer) positions, incorporating more administrative support from the ACCT Staff and Applicant Liaisons. About the Vendor Auditor... Continue Reading
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) was honored to be invited to the national conference hosted by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI). Held from December 3rd to December 8th in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, the event brought together leaders... Continue Reading
The Inspector Certification testing event will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM in front of Room Hope A. Important Note: You must be pre-approved to enter the testing room. This is a written, in-person test, and no virtual testing... Continue Reading
Learn more about candidates in the three voting categories: Candidates elected by General Membership Candidates elected by Accredited Vendor Members Candidates elected by Accredited Operation Members Meet the Candidates! Please join the upcoming Open Office Hours on January 6, 2025, at 6 PM... Continue Reading
We are excided to announce that we will be hosting the Professional Inspector’s Forum again at the 35th Annual International ACCT Conference and Expo in Cleveland. This is a Pre-Conference Workshop taking place on Wednesday January 22nd for both In-house and Professional inspectors. The... Continue Reading
A letter received from the State of Colorado Amusement Rides & Devices Program: Dear Operators and Inspectors, Our Division Director, Mahesh Albuquerque, has issued an Enforcement Discretion guidance document. This discretion gives operators of previously unregistered rides and devices... Continue Reading
ACCT has been made aware of a Safety Alert issued by Head Rush Technologies about their TRUBLUE iQ devices. A summary of the basic info is copied below. You can find the original documents on the Headrush website: Bulletin Number: SA 0005 Release... Continue Reading
Good Afternoon Stakeholders and Interested Parties, We would like to inform you that the Cal/OSHA’s Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit is seeking comments and suggestions on the drafts of the Permanent Amusement Ride Administrative Regulations and Technical Regulations (Safety Orders). At... Continue Reading
