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Bungy jumping standard to take a leap forward with new revision
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The world’s leading guidance for bungy jumping - AS/NZS 5848:2000 Code of practice for bungy jumping - is being reviewed for first time in more than 25 years. The revision is being undertaken jointly by Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia.
Bungy jumping is one of New Zealand's most iconic adventure activities and contributes towards New Zealand’s tourism industry worth over $40 billion annually. In Australia, the sport contributes an estimated $45-$100 million each year to tourism. Both countries are recognised internationally as leaders in bungy jumping operations and safety.
Since the standard was first published, there have been significant advances in equipment, technology and safety management. While the existing document still contains relevant principles, it no longer reflects current practice across the industry.
A clear, up‑to‑date standard that reflects current good practice can assist operators, auditors and regulators by providing a consistent benchmark against which safety systems and operations can be assessed.
An up‑to‑date standard that reflects contemporary good practice will support operators, auditors and regulators by providing a clear and consistent benchmark for assessing safety systems and operations. It will also help maintain high levels of public confidence while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
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The revised standard will aim to:
- reflect current equipment, materials and recovery systems
- improve internal consistency and clarity
- adopt contemporary standards structure and clause numbering
- use neutral, generic language for certification and auditing, rather than referencing specific providers
- allow for the use of digital systems and records where appropriate
The SF‑044 committee has held its first meeting and is progressing development of a draft revision. Publication of the updated standard is expected in May 2027.
Read the full article and sign up for updates on this topic via the Standards New Zealand website.
The world’s leading guidance for bungy jumping - AS/NZS 5848:2000 Code of practice for bungy jumping - is being reviewed for first time in more than 25 years. The revision is being undertaken jointly by Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia.
Bungy jumping is one of New Zealand's most iconic adventure activities and contributes towards New Zealand’s tourism industry worth over $40 billion annually. In Australia, the sport contributes an estimated $45-$100 million each year to tourism. Both countries are recognised internationally as leaders in bungy jumping operations and safety.
Since the standard was first published, there have been significant advances in equipment, technology and safety management. While the existing document still contains relevant principles, it no longer reflects current practice across the industry.
A clear, up‑to‑date standard that reflects current good practice can assist operators, auditors and regulators by providing a consistent benchmark against which safety systems and operations can be assessed.
An up‑to‑date standard that reflects contemporary good practice will support operators, auditors and regulators by providing a clear and consistent benchmark for assessing safety systems and operations. It will also help maintain high levels of public confidence while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Jumping to next steps
The revised standard will aim to:
- reflect current equipment, materials and recovery systems
- improve internal consistency and clarity
- adopt contemporary standards structure and clause numbering
- use neutral, generic language for certification and auditing, rather than referencing specific providers
- allow for the use of digital systems and records where appropriate
The SF‑044 committee has held its first meeting and is progressing development of a draft revision. Publication of the updated standard is expected in May 2027.
Read the full article and sign up for updates on this topic via the Standards New Zealand website.
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