SUBCHAPTER 10. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
BUNGEE JUMPING OPERATIONS

5:14A-10.1 Title; scope; intent

(a) This subchapter, adopted pursuant to the authority of the Carnival-
Amusement Rides Safety Act and entitled “Special Provisions for Bungee Jumping Operations,” shall be known and may be cited throughout the rules as N.J.A.C. 5:14A-10 and when referred to in this subchapter may be cited as “this subchapter.”

(b) This subchapter establishes special rules to maximize safety for bungee jumpers and spectators while bungee jumping operations are in progress.

(c) The scope of this subchapter shall be to set forth specific rules applicable to bungee jumping operations. These rules shall be in addition to the general provisions of the rules governing carnival and amusement rides in this chapter. Where a specific provision covering bungee jumping conflicts with the general provisions of this chapter, the provision set forth in this subchapter shall govern.

5:14A-10.2 Definitions

When used in this subchapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Air bag” means a device that cradles the body using a multi-cell release breather system to dissipate the energy due to a fall, thereby allowing the jumper to land without an abrupt stop or bounce.

“Approved operating site” means the area of bungee jumping operations including the preparation area, the jump space, the landing area, and the recovery area as shown on the site plan drawings submitted by the operator pursuant to this chapter with the registration of a bungee jumping operation and as approved by the Department.

“Binding” means material tied together and attached to the bungee cord and used to wrap and hold together the jumper’s ankles.

“Bungee cord” means the elastic rope attached to the jumper that lengthens and shortens to produce a bouncing action.

“Bungee cord end connections” means a static line runner commonly made from tubular nylon webbing.

“Bungee jumping” means the activity where a person free falls from a height and the person’s descent is limited by his or her attachment to a bungee cord.

“Bungee jumping operation” means all activity associated with bungee jumping.

“Equipment” means each component of a bungee jumping operation, including power or manually operated devices to raise, lower and hold loads.

“Harness” means an assembly to be worn by a jumper and attached to a bungee cord.

“Jump master” means a person at least 18 years of age who is responsible for the supervision and control of the entire bungee jumping operation.

“Jump operator” means a person at least 18 years of age who assists the jump master preparing a jumper for bungee jumping.

“Jump point” means the position from which the jumper leaps from the platform.

“Jumper” means a person at least 18 years of age who leaps from a platform while attached to a bungee cord.

“Landing area means the surface area on which the jumper is lowered.

“Platform” means the designated part of the structure from which the jumper leaps.

“Preparation area” means a separate area on the support structure or part where the jumper is prepared for bungee jumping.

“Recovery area” means an area near the landing area where the jumper may choose to recover from the jump before exiting the bungee jumping operation site.

“Scale” means a weighing device which has been approved as to type, construction and operation by the Superintendent of the State Office of Weights and Measures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 51:1-93.

“Structure” means a permanent building or tower used for bungee jumping.

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

(a) The following activities, practices, and conditions shall be prohibited:

1. Catapulting, launching or reverse jumping, which shall mean the practice of stretching the bungee cord while attached to the jumper who is held on the ground, and then released and propelled upward;

2. Double or tandem jumping, which shall mean the practice of two or more individuals jumping simultaneously from the same jump platform, whether from a common bungee cord or individual bungee cords;

3. Sandbagging, which shall mean the practice of loading excess weight to a jumper intending to release the excess weight at the bottom of the jump, thus gaining extra momentum on the rebound;

4. Stunt jumping, which shall mean combining any other activity with bungee jumping;

5. Bungee jumping from a mobile or fixed-type crane or lifting device not designed, approved or manufactured to carry, transport or, in any fashion, move a person;

6. A bungee jumping operation that is in violation of any Federal, State or local law or regulation with respect to any part of its operation;

7. Any bungee type not specifically approved by the Department;

8. More than two persons shall not be allowed on the jump point, except that one additional employee who is approved for training shall be allowed for training purposes only; and

9. A bungee jumping operation that is exposed to wind velocity exceeding 25 miles per hour, or other
dangerous weather condition;

i. Wind velocity shall be measured by an anemometer mounted on the tower at least as high as the jump point and shall be capable of being read from ground level as well as the jump point.

5:14A-10.4 Inspection fee and permit fee

An owner of a bungee jumping operation shall comply with all provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2 pertaining to inspection and permitting procedures and requirements, except that the inspection fee for a bungee jumping operation shall be $1,000.00 and a duplicate permit fee shall be $50.00.

5:14A-10.5 Operating manual

(a) There shall be an operating manual for the safe operation of bungee jumping on the each site of a bungee jumping operation. The manual, including all amendments, shall be held on the site and shall be freely available to the Department.

(b) The manual shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. A site plan;
2. A description of operating system and equipment;
3. Job procedures for each task in the operating system;
4. Job descriptions;
5. Maintenance inspection records;
6. Testing procedures and recording;
7. Criteria for the periodic maintenance or replacement of rigging, hardware, bungee cords, harnesses, or lifelines as required by the manufacturer;
8. An emergency plan and procedures;
9. Reports of injuries, damage, and incidents;
10. Bungee cord and equipment log books;
11. Inspection procedures, standards, and follow-up actions;
12. Instructions for setting up the site equipment;
13. Lists of all staff, including their qualifications and training; and
14. Testing and checking procedures for the following:

i. Personnel protective equipment including gloves, harnesses, and life lines;

ii. The communication system(s)-communications shall be maintained between all operations personnel involved with the actual jump. For example, the jump master and jump operator shall be in communication at all times by way of telephone or radio;

iii. Jump equipment and rigging;

iv. Telephone service to reach emergency medical personnel;

v. Documentation of test jumps and bungee cord performance;

vi. Documentation of staff briefing for the day’s operations; and

vii. Exclusion of the public from the operating areas.

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

An owner of a bungee jumping operation shall adhere to all of the provisions found at N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.9 pertaining to insurance, bond or other security.

5:14A-10.7 Engineering review

(a) Before an engineering review can be conducted, the following shall be submitted to the Department:

1. One complete set of ride drawings signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer;

2. One complete set of ride design calculations signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, including local environmental conditions;

3. A NDT Statement; and

4. Fixed site requirements, including

i. Foundation drawing(s) and calculations or a letter signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer certifying that the existing foundation, pad, or other support structure supports the ride in all conditions;

ii. Soil data for rides for which new foundation work was required; and

iii. One copy of the applicable Uniform Construction Code Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Approval.

5:14A-10.8 Engineering certification

(a) An engineering certification shall be required before a bungee jumping operation shall function in this State.

(b) An application for an engineering certification for a bungee jumping operation shall include two copies of the following documents, signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer:

1. Certification of the hoisting equipment, tower or other methods of hoisting or suspension;

2. A plot plan of the jump site within 200 feet of a bungee jumping operation;

3. Schematic drawings of structure foundation and load bearing certification;

4. An elevation schematic and calculations of G forces, bungee height and safety zone between maximum bungee elongation and air bag;

5. Certification of all equipment used in a bungee jumping operation, such as bungee ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and straps;

6. Certification of operation, training and maintenance manuals;

7. Certification of inspection of the entire bungee jumping operation and equipment;

8. Certification that documents that design and construction are in accordance with accepted engineering practices, and that all reasonably foreseeable hazards have been guarded against in design; and

9. A definitive statement by a professional engineer that the bungee jumping operation is safe and acceptable to operate with the equipment identified in the submittal.

5:14A-10.9 Mechanical equipment

(a) Scales:

1. Scales shall be tested and sealed by a New Jersey Weights and Measures officer at least once a year; and

2. Scales shall be tested using certified test weights before the opening of the ride each day.

(b) Weights:

1. Each bungee jumping operation shall obtain test weights that have been tested and sealed by the Superintendent of the State Office of Weights and Measures in the aggregate capacity of 300 pounds.

(c) Bungee cords:

1. Operating testing: All commercial operators shall follow the inspection and testing recommendations set forth by the bungee cord manufacturer;

2. All bungee cord manufacturers shall provide specifications to purchasers on maximum usage of bungee cords expressed in number of jumps;

3. Bungee cords shall be retired when the bungee cords exhibit deterioration or damage or when maximum usage expressed in number of jumps as specified by the manufacturer is reached, whichever is first. All commercial operators shall have an auditable system for recording the number of jumps on each individual bungee cord in use. This data shall be readily available to the Department upon request; and

4. Bungee cords retired from use shall be destroyed by cutting the bungee cord into five-foot lengths.

(d) Bungee cord end connections:

1. All bungee cord end connections shall be of a size and shape to allow easy attachment to the harnesses and to the rigging. On multiple cord systems, each bungee cord shall meet its own independent end connection;

2. All bungee cord end attachment points subject to wear shall be retired when the bungee cord is retired;

3. On multiple bungee cord systems, all bungee cord end attachment points shall be bound together in a protective sheath that allows the individual ends to move with respect to each other; and

4. All bungee cords shall be inspected each day for wear, slippage, or any other abnormalities, unless the manufacturer specifies more frequent inspections.

(e) Harnesses:

1. A harness shall be either:

i. A full body harness; or

ii. An ankle harness or ankle strapping that is tied off in such a manner so as to secure the jumper to the cord end connection. The ankle harness/strapping shall evidence redundancy. A link to a waist harness shall be required;

2. No harness shall cause bruising;

3. Harnesses shall be available to fit the range of jumper sizes accepted for jumping;

4. The harness shall have a minimum breaking strength of 4,000 pounds, shall be suitable for the type of jumping conducted, and shall be manufactured by an organization approved to manufacture similar harnesses to an approved standard; and

5. Each harness shall be inspected prior to harnessing a bungee jumper and shall be removed from service when it exhibits signs of excessive wear, damage, or when it has met the manufacturer’s maximum usage allowance.

(f) Carabiners and locking devices:

1. Specification: Carabiners shall be of the screw type lock with a minimum main axis breaking strength of 8,000 pounds;

2. Use: A minimum of two carabiners shall be used at each bungee cord end connection point;

3. Design and construction: All carabiners shall be designed and constructed using the existing standards for mountaineering and rescue gear; and

4. Testing: All carabiners shall be inspected daily and shall be removed from service when the locking mechanisms fail to lock properly, the springs are worn, or the locking gates deform.

(g) Anchors:

1. Specifications: There shall be two anchors that attach the bungee cord to the structure. Each anchor shall have a minimum strength of 8,000 pounds or shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety of five, whichever is more. There shall be a carabiner that attaches each anchor to the bungee cord end connections. The two carabiners shall not be connected to each other;

2. Where wire rope is used, it shall have staged ends with a thimble eye or it shall be continuous. Other connection systems shall be acceptable if they meet the aforementioned strength specifications; and

3. Daily inspection of the anchors shall be carried out, and any portion showing signs of excessive wear shall be removed from service immediately.

(h) Air bags:

1. An air bag shall be provided; and

2. A minimum of a 10-foot safety zone shall be maintained above the air bag.

(i) Platforms:

1. Platforms shall be constructed to provide safety and security to the public. Every platform shall:

i. Be completely enclosed except for the jumping off area;

ii. Have a nonskid floor surface;

iii. Be provided with a gate equipped with locking devices to prevent accidental openings;

iv. Be provided with anchor rails or points to secure the bungee jumper prior to the bungee jump;

v. Have no more than two persons on the platform during bungee jumping operations, the bungee jumper, and bungee jump master. A third person, who shall be an employee, may be added only for training and instruction purposes;

vi. Be permanently attached to a structure; and

vii. Be constructed so that the bungee jump point shall not exceed 100 feet above the ground surface.

(j) Rescue procedures: All operations regardless of jump platform in use shall have a secondary retrieval system. All appropriate staff shall be trained on proper rescue procedures. Prior to bungee jumping operations, all appropriate staff shall conduct a test rescue.

5:14A-10.10 Communication

Radio communication shall be provided between the jump master and the jump operator(s).

SUBCHAPTER 11. GO-KART OPERATIONS

5:14A-11.1 Title; scope; intent

(a) This subchapter, adopted pursuant to the authority of the Carnival-
Amusement Rides Safety Act and entitled “Go-Kart Operations,” shall be known and may be cited throughout the rules as N.J.A.C. 5:14A-11, and when referred to in this subchapter may be cited as “this subchapter.”

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide the standards necessary for the safety
of go-kart drivers, riders, and the general public.

(c) The scope of this subchapter shall be to set forth specific rules applicable to go-kart operations that shall be adhered to in addition to the general provisions of the rules governing carnival and amusement rides in this chapter. Where a specific provision covering go-karts conflicts with the general provisions of this subchapter, the provisions set forth in this subchapter shall govern.

5:14A-11.2 Control of operations

Each go-kart operation shall be equipped with a device to control all vehicles on the track. The device shall be capable of placing vehicles in an idle mode and preventing acceleration in the event of an emergency. This device shall be under the sole control of the operator.

5:14A-11.3 Driver limitations

At go-kart tracks where the design speed is 25 miles per hour (mph) or more, all drivers shall possess a valid driver's license and shall show such driver's license to the operator prior to entering the go-kart.

5:14A-11.4 Adoption as amended, of ASTM practice F 2007-00

(a) The Standard Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities, designated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) as F 2007-00, is adopted by reference, as amended, and made part of this subchapter and shall be enforced as part of this subchapter.

(b) Notwithstanding any provisions stated in the standard, where specific provisions of the standard conflict with the provisions expressly set forth in this chapter, the provisions set forth in this chapter shall govern.

(c) The standard shall be amended as follows:

1. Section 5.5- insert “, or normal operation” after “rollover”;

2. Section 5.6- delete “or” after “go-kart” insert “and”;

3. Section 6.2- delete the phrase “free of vertical misalignment greater than ¾ in within 1 in. horizontal distance” and insert “maintained in good repair and free of cracks, obstructions and/ or potholes which could damage the cart or cause the rider/driver to lose control of the vehicles”. Delete the phrase “material that cannot be moved or displaced by normal go-kart operation” and insert “solid asphalt or concrete binding material”;

4. Section 6.3- delete “on the same horizontal plane for classes of concession go-karts 2,3,4, or 5, with the exception of the entrance and exit points of the pit area” and insert “of the cart track which allow or enable go-karts on a go-kart track to cross one another in opposite directions on the same track plan”;

5. Section 6.10.1 delete “may” and insert “shall”. Add the phrase “but not be limited to,” after the word “include”;

6. Section 6.11- delete “may” and insert “shall”; and

7. Section 7.16- delete “of greater than ¾ in. in vertical change within a 1 in. horizontal distance,”.

(d) The ASTM standard F 2007-00 may be obtained from:
American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

SUBCHAPTER 12 WATER PARK REQUIREMENTS (RESERVED)

SUBCHAPTER 13. INFLATABLE RIDES

5:14A-13.1 Title; scope; intent

(a) This subchapter, adopted pursuant to authority of the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act and entitled "Inflatable Rides," shall be known and may be cited throughout the regulations as N.J.A.C. 5:14A-13, and when referred to in this subchapter may be cited as “this subchapter.”

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide reasonable standards for the design, construction, and operation of inflatable amusement rides as a separate class of rides. The requirements contained in this subchapter are intended to supplement the requirements found in the balance of this chapter.

(c) This subchapter shall apply to inflatable devices that are designed to allow riders to bounce, slide or be supported on them. The structures shall be fabricated from flexible material, kept inflated by one or more blowers, and rely on air pressure to maintain their shape.

(d) When an individual component may be used as a stand-alone ride, the review, registration, permitting, and inspection of attachable rides shall be based on the individual components of the ride.

5:14A-13.2 Type classification

(a) Air-supported structures shall be classified as one of the following four types:

1. Type 1 shall be air-supported structures that are

i. Either sealed or continuously or intermittently inflated; and

ii. Are intended to have no human inside or supported by it during operation.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, ball throws and golf simulators;

2. Type 2 shall be air-supported structures that are either

i. Sealed or continuously or intermittently inflated; and

ii. That allow entry by the public, but where the public is not supported by the structure. Occupants stand on the ground.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, inflatable buildings and entrance gates;

3. Type 3 shall be air-supported structures that are sealed, and

i. Are intended to be occupied or ridden by the public; and

ii. That the public enters or mounts.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, pillows and ball crawls; or

4. Type 4 shall be air-supported structures that are continuously or intermittently inflated by a mechanical device, and:

i. Are intended to be occupied or ridden by the public; and

ii. That the public enters or mounts.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, moonwalks and inflatable slides.

(b) Air-supported structures, Type 4, as described in (a) above, shall be considered amusement rides, regardless of their location, and shall comply with this subchapter.

(c) Air-supported structures, Types 1 and 2, as described in listed in (a) above, shall not be considered rides.

1. A building permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, shall be required for a tensioned membrane structure of more than 900 square feet or greater than 30 feet in any dimension or of any size if it contains appurtenances such as platforms or electrical equipment.

2. Owners may apply for a ride permit in lieu of a building permit when such structures are to be located with amusement rides subject to the Act.

(d) Air-supported structures, Type 3, as described in (a) above, shall be considered amusement rides only when located with other rides covered by the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act.

1. A building permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, shall be required when such a structure is not located with other rides covered by the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act and the structure is more than 900 square feet or greater than 30 feet in any dimension or of any size if it contains appurtenances such as platforms or electrical equipment.

5:14A-13.3 Type certification

(a) Prior to selling the units to ride owners in the State, manufacturers shall obtain from the Department the applicable type certification for their inflatable rides.

(b) Registration of one inflatable ride design per application is required.

(c) Manufacturers shall submit the following documentation for each inflatable ride:

1. An illustration or picture of the ride;

2. A description of the ride (height, width, length, and, if applicable, slide length);

3. Calculations for tie-down requirements for both soft and hard surfaces with a list of the requirements;

4. Operation, maintenance, and set-up manuals as required by N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.14 and 13.6;

5. Design calculations per inflatable ride, or class of ride if the wind load areas are comparable, indicating the number of anchorage points and anchor size based upon live and wind loads. The calculations shall be signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer; and

6. Flame resistant standards to which all materials used in the fabrication of the ride were tested and which those fabrics passed. Fabric manufacturer test certifications shall be available from the ride manufacturer for each inflatable unit.

5:14A-13.4 Individual approval

An owner may apply for an individual approval of a ride that has not been type certified. Such application shall contain the same information required for type certification in N.J.A.C. 5:14A-13.3.

5:14A-13.5 Design and construction

(a) The inflatable ride shall be constructed to sustain appropriate design loads.

(b) The inflatable ride design shall ensure that no parts of the device or ancillary equipment, such as sharp edges or exterior angles, are accessible to users that may cause injury if contact is made with them.

(c) The inflatable ride design shall have no significant trapping points between adjacent surfaces.

(d) The outside walls shall be sufficient in height and strength, and shall be attached to the base, to prevent riders from bouncing over the wall and to prevent the wall from collapsing if run into by a rider.

1. When the inflatable ride design allows for jumps, obstacles, or other structures upon which a rider may climb, the ride shall provide an extended base or floor beyond the main area of the ride to ensure that the rider does not fall outside the ride.

(e) The number and maximum size or weight of riders that the structure can safely hold at any one time shall be specified in the operating manual.

(f) The design shall be such that no one can be injured or trapped by deflation, and deflation time shall be sufficient to allow the structure to be safely evacuated.

(g) Designs with open fronts that serve as both an entrance and an exit to a ride shall have a safety mat if the base of the inflatable ride is more than 7.5 inches above the ground. The minimum distance this “step” shall extend from the inflatable ride shall be 36 inches.

5.14-13.6 Manuals

(a) The operations manual shall contain a description of the ride, its intended use, and full operating instructions. At a minimum, the manual shall contain:

1. The number of required operators;

2. An emergency evacuation plan;

3. Disassembly, cleaning and storage instructions;

4. Information on setting up and maintaining the inflatable ride may be in the operations manual or in separate maintenance and erection and assembly manuals;

5. Instructions and drawings that clearly describe the steps to be followed in the assembly and inflation, and the disassembly and deflation; and

6. The number of anchorage points per inflatable ride.

5:14A-13.7 Anchorage

(a) The number of anchorage points per inflatable ride shall be clearly indicated and pictured in the manuals.

(b) The size and number of anchorage points shall be adequate for the structure, and take into account live and wind loads.

(c) Anchors may be straight stakes, screw stakes, ground weights or sandbag ground anchors, and shall be specifically described within the inflatable ride design documents. If substitutions are allowed by the manufacturer, such substitutions shall be clearly indicated in the design documents and manuals.

(d) Ground stakes shall be a minimum of 40 inches long for slides 15 feet or higher.

(e) Manufacturers shall include one set of ground anchors with each inflatable ride.

(f) All anchors shall be protected to prevent them from being a hazard to the public.

5:14A-13.8 Ride loading and unloading

(a) Safe and adequate means of loading and unloading from amusement rides shall be provided.

(b) For completely enclosed, dark structures:

1. Exits shall be marked by readily visible signs in compliance with IBC 2000, Section 1003.2.10 in all cases where it is not immediately visible to the riders;

2. An independent system shall be provided for any lighting, emergency lighting, and loudspeaker system;

3. The electrical installation shall conform to Article 700 of the electrical subcode; and

4. Structures designed to accommodate more than 50 people shall have more than one exit at opposite ends or sides. All additional exits shall be clearly marked as exits and shall have a latching gate, door, or an operator to prevent entrance at that point.

(c) For structures not covered by (b) above:

1. Entrances and exits shall be clearly marked as such and shall be staffed at each location;

2. Riders waiting to board the ride shall be in a controlled area and shall not be permitted to gather around the entrance; and

3. If rides have exits as well as entrances, the exit shall be staffed and a fenced area shall direct riders away from any equipment, such as generators or transportation equipment.

5:14A-13.9 Materials

(a) Knitted and woven fabrics, whether coated or uncoated (such as netting, webbing, and fabrics) shall meet the specifications of NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Test for Flame Resistant Textiles and Films, or an equivalent standard.

(b) Foam padding shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 1918, Section 11.5.2

5:14A-13.10 Electrical equipment, wiring and generators

(a) Blowers shall be specific to the inflatable ride to avoid over inflation and possible rupture or under inflation, and shall be suitably guarded at the inlet and outlet. Blowers shall not be sited internally unless they are in a part of the structure not used by riders and out of possible contact with riders.

(b) Extension cords shall be of minimum length, proper gauge, and connected to a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) receptacle.

(c) Extension cords shall not be connected.

(d) Extension cords shall be protected and secured so as not to present a tripping hazard.

(e) When an electrical generator is used, the generator shall :

1. Be in good operating condition;

2. Be free from leaks;

3. Have a proper spark arresting muffler arranged such that the exhaust fumes are directed away from the blower intake;

4. Have circuit protection with ground fault interrupt outlets; and

5. Be located at a safe distance from the inflatable ride and the public.

(f) All riders shall be removed from the inflatable ride during refueling of the generator.

5:14A-13.11 Fire prevention

Fire prevention shall be provided per N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.23.

5:14A-13.12 Identification and data plate

(a) Every inflatable ride shall have an identification and data plate attached to it that is either sewn or glued to the unit. The identification and data plate shall include the following information:

1. The name and address of manufacturer;

2. The ride name;

3. The ride serial number;

4. The date of manufacture;

5. The rider capacity by weight and number;

6. The cubic feet per minute (CFM) required to properly inflate the ride;

7. The type of blower to be used; and

8. The flame resistant standards by which all materials used in the fabrication of the ride were tested and passed.

5:14A-13.13 Assembly and disassembly

(a) A thorough check of the inflatable ride and its accessories shall be carried out by a qualified person before its use. This check shall ensure that all anchor points, anchor ropes, and anchor stakes or ballasts are undamaged and suitable for continued use.

(b) Illustrations and detailed instructions shall be provided for setting up an inflatable ride.

(c) Anchorage requirements:

1. Stakes or ballast shall be used at every anchorage point and shall be installed per manufacturer requirements;

2. Stakes with restraining hooks or collars at the top shall be used to prevent the attached rope from sliding up and releasing; and

3. Anchoring shall not create a tripping hazard.

(d) All tie-down ropes attached to the inflatable ride shall be fastened to a stake or anchorage. Any rope that becomes detached from the structure shall be replaced with ropes of at least equivalent breaking strength, and shall be attached with equivalent or greater attachment strength.

(e) During assembly, proper clearance on all sides and top of the inflatable ride shall be observed as per the manufacturer's requirements and N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.14.

5:14A-13.14 Auxiliary equipment

(a) Specification sheets for auxiliary components, including, but not limited to, harnesses, bungee cords, carabineers and other fasteners that support or limit riders on inflatable rides shall be provided. The specification sheets shall include:

1. The life cycle of component;

2. The conditions that would indicate mandatory replacement of component; and

3. Instructions indicating proper replacement procedures.

5:14A-13.15 Operation

(a) Notice shall be provided as per N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.2.

(b) Daily inspection and testing shall be provided as per N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.3.

(c) Inflatable rides shall comply with N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.6, as applicable.

(d) Control of operation shall be as follows:

1. Operators shall operate only one inflatable ride at a time;

2. Operators shall be stationed at the exit as well as the entrance when the exit and entrance are in different locations not easily viewed and controlled from one location; and

3. On slides over 15 feet from the top of the sliding surface to the ground, an operator shall be stationed at the top of the slide.

(e) Operators shall not mix small riders with larger riders whose actions could cause injury to the smaller riders.

(f) Operators shall not allow riders to flip.

(g) Operators shall not allow any rider to wear shoes on an inflatable ride.

(h) Provisions shall be made to ensure that riders cannot conceal themselves from the operator’s view.

(i) Wind and storm hazards:

1. In the event of an approaching thunderstorm, gusting or sustained wind, rain, or any other hazardous weather related condition, inflatable rides shall be evacuated and deflated; and

2. After the weather condition passes, the inflatable ride shall be dried of rainwater, re-inflated, re-inspected by the operator and shall be re-opened when deemed safe to operate.

(j) Imminent danger:

1. Inflatable rides shall not be placed under power lines;

2. Inflatable rides shall be placed a reasonable distance from roadways or motor vehicle traffic;

3. Inflatable rides shall have the proper manufacturer-recommended ground cover, and shall not be set up on a surface that could puncture the structure and cause sudden deflation;

4. Areas in which inflatable rides are used shall be sufficiently lighted; and

5. Inflatable rides shall be placed on relatively level ground.

(k) Cleanliness:

1. Inflatable rides shall be cleaned as per manufacturer's specifications on a regular basis; and

2. The air intake filter screen on the blower unit shall be free of debris at all times.

(l) Rider Conduct:

1. Warning signs: On inflatable rides that require physical exertion by the riders, the owner shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance of the ride advising the public of the risk to participants;

2. All operators and operating assistants shall be aware of and understand the use of and reasoning behind the required warning sign; and

3. The sign posted shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.34, and shall include “NO FLIPS”.

(m) All rides shall have a legible sign in plain view of the riding public indicating the height restriction for that ride.

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