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Carnival Amusement Ride Safety Regulations

Table of Contents

Subchapters: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

SUBCHAPTER 1.    GENERAL PROVISIONS

5:14A-1.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-1.2     Definitions

5:14A-1.3     Standards adopted

SUBCHAPTER 2.     GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

5:14A-2.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-2.2     Classification of and height requirements for rides

5:14A-2.3      Categories of certification and approval

5:14A-2.4     Type Certification

5:14A-2.5     Individual approval

5:14A-2.6     Amended Type Certification

5:14A-2.7      Supplemental modification certification

5:14A-2.8     Fees

5:14A-2.9     Insurance, bond or other security

5:14A-2.10     Annual permits and issuance of serial number plates

5:14A-2.11     Inspections

5:14A-2.12     Engineering review

5:14A-2.13     Foundations for and sitting of rides at fixed locations

5:14A-2.14     Manuals

5:14A-2.15     Non-destructive testing requirements and reports

5:14A-2.16     Variations

SUBCHAPTER 3.     RIDER RESPONSIBILITY

5:14A-3.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-3. 2     Riders to comply with posted warnings and directions

5:14-3.3      Riders under the influence of alcohol or drugs

SUBCHAPTER 4.     OWNER RESPONSIBILITY

5:14A-4.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-4.2      Ride equipment

5:14A-4.3      Annual permit application

5:14A-4.4     Application for individual approval and grand fathering

5:14A-4.5     Compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations for modifications

5:14A-4.6     Assembly or disassembly

5:14A-4.7     Daily inspection, test and maintenance and inspection records

5:14A-4.8     Training and certification of ride operators

5:14A-4.9     Insurance, bond and other security

5:14A-4.10     Riders under the influence of alcohol or drugs

5:14A-4.11     Rider accident reporting requirement

5:14A-4.12     Required notices of rider responsibility

5:14A-4.13     Accident, incident and mechanical breakdown reporting

5:14A-4.14     Transfer of Ownership

SUBCHAPTER 5.    MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY

5:14A-5.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-5.2     General requirements

5:14A-5.3     Ride Type Certifications

5:14A-5.4     Amended Type Certifications

5:14A-5.5     Quality assurance manual

5:14A-5.6     Retention of documents, drawings, and calculations

5:14A-5.7     Notification, bulletins and other information as required by the Department

SUBCHAPTER 6.     VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, REMEDIES AND           INVESTIGASTIONS

5:14A-6.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-6.2     Revocation of carnival-amusement ride permit, certifications or approvals

5:14A-6.3      Administrative penalties

5:14A-6.4      Appeals and hearings

5:14A-6.5      Suspension or revocation of permit

5:14A-6.6      Re-inspections following a suspension or shut down and  investigations

5:14A-6.7     Departmental remedies for non-compliant manufacturers

SUBCHAPTER 7.     DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

5:14A-7.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-7.2      General design criteria

5:14A-7.3      Patron containment and restraint

5:14A-7.4      Patron clearance envelope design criteria

5:14A-7.5      Acceleration limits

5:14A-7.6      Loads and strengths

5:14A-7.7     Metal structures

5:14A-7.8     Timber structures

5:14A-7.9     Concrete structures

5:14A-7.10     Plastic and plastic composite structures

5:14A-7.11      Soft play equipment

5:14A-7.12      Speed–limiting devices and operator presence devices

5:14A-7.13      Passenger tramways

5:14A-7.14      Fire prevention

5:14A-7.15      Construction requirements

5:14A-7.16      Design for loading and unloading

5:14A-7.17      Pneumatic systems and components

5:14A-7.18      Pressure vessels, air compressors, and hydraulic systems

5:14A-7.19      Identification, data plates and manufacturer’s  information

5:14A-7.20      Safety-related electrical/ electronic/programmable electronic control systems

5:14A-7.21      Electrical requirements

5:14A-7.22     Internal combustion engines

5:14A-7.23      Chain

5:14A-7.24      Wire rope

5:14A-7.25      Anti-rollback devices

5:14A-7.26      Machine guards

5:14A-7.27      Patron lifting or elevating devices

5:14A-7.28      Power screw drives and rack and pinion drives

5:14A-7.29     Brakes

5:14A-7.30      Stopping and emergency brakes

5:14A-7.31     Retarding, trim, or reduction  Brakes

5:14A-7.32     Parking brakes

5:14A-7.33      Quality assurance program

5:14A-7.34      Fencing, guardrails, handrails and gates

5:14A-7.35      Means of access and egress

5:14A-7.36      Welding

5:14A-7.37      Mechanical fastening

SUBCHAPTER 8.     INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (RESERVED)

SUBCHAPTER 9.     OPERATION

 5:14A-9.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-9.2      Required Notice, Itinerary and Book-on Rides

5:14A-9.3      Daily maintenance inspections and tests

5:14A-9.4      Identification, data plates, and manufacturer’s information

5:14A-9.5      Inspection after assembly

5:14A-9.6      Prohibited use

5:14A-9.7      Site layout

5:14A-9.8      Control of operation

5:14A-9.9      Operator qualifications and training

5:14A-9.10     Lock-out procedure

5:14A-9.11     Set up, maintenance and repair operations affecting structural  integrity or key                            components

5:14A-9.12     Vehicle integrity

5:14A-9.13     Voice communication and signal system

5:14A-9.14     Proximity to high voltage lines

5:14A-9.15     Ride loading and unloading

5:14A-9.16     Means of access and egress

5:14A-9.17     Emergency brakes and anti-rollback devices

5:14A-9.18     Protection against moving parts or other hazards and clearance envelopes

5:14A-9.19     Rider restraint, restrictions, containment

5:14A-9.20     Overload and over speed

5:14A-9.21     Electrical equipment and wiring

5:14A-9.22     Pressure vessels, air compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic  systems

5:14A-9.23     Fire Prevention

5:14A-9.24     Non-destructive testing

5:14A-9.25    Wind and storm hazards

5:14A-9.26     Accident, incident or mechanical breakdown reporting

5:14A-9.27     Imminent danger

5:14A-9.28     Cleanliness

5:14A-9.29     Water quality

5:14A-9.30      Lighting

5:14A-9.31     Wire rope

5:14A-9.32      Internal combustion engines

5:14A-9.33      Rider conduct

5:14A-9.34     Warning sign

SUBCHAPTER 10.    SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUNGEE JUMPING     OPREATIONS

5:14A-10.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-10.2     Definitions

5:14A-10.3     Prohibited activities, practices and conditions

5:14A-10.4      Inspection fee and permit fee

5:14A-10.5      Operating Manual

5:14A-10.6      Insurance, bond or other security

5:14A-10.7      Engineering review

5:14A-10.8      Engineering certification

5:14A-10.9      Mechanical equipment

5:14A-10.10      Communication

SUBCHAPTER 11.     GO-KART OPERATIONS

5:14A-11.1     Title, Scope, Intent

5:14A-11.2      Control of operations

5:14A-11.3     Driver limitations

5:14A-11.4     Adoption as amended, of ASTM practice F2007-00

SUBCHAPTER 12.     WATER PARK REQUIREMENTS (RESERVED)

SUBCHAPTER 13.     INFLATABLE RIDES

5:14A-13.1     Title, Scope and Intent

5:14A-13.2     Type Classification

5:14A-13.3     Type certification

5:14A-13.4     Individual Approval

5:14A-13.5     Design and Construction

5:14A-13.6     Manuals

5:14A-13.7     Anchorage

5:14A-13.8     Ride loading and unloading

5:14A-13.9     Materials

5:14A-13.10     Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Generators

5:14A-13.11     Fire Prevention

5:14A-13.12     Identification and data Plate

5:14A-13.13     Assembly and Disassembly

5:14A-13.14     Auxiliary Equipment

5:14A-13.15     Operation

 

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