The most common use of buildings in this manner is for permanent attractions at amusement parks and for indoor recreational establishments with games like laser tag. Many charitable organizations will sponsor seasonal attractions such as haunted houses which require building permits and must comply with the provisions of the USBC regulating special amusement buildings. The BOCA National Building Code defines special amusement buildings as any temporary, permanent, or mobile building or portion thereof which is occupied for amusement, entertainment, or educational purposes and which contains a device or system which conveys passengers or provides a walkway along, around or over a course in any direction so arranged so that the means of egress path is not readily apparent due to visual or audio distractions or is intentionally confounded or is not readily available due to the nature of the attraction or mode of conveyance through the building or structure. In addition to the general provisions of the VADR, bungee jumping operations are regulated by provisions of the VADR that are specific to bungee jumping. A gravity ride is a ride installed on an inclined surface and depends on gravity for its operation to convey passengers from the top to the bottom.
Gravity rides convey passengers in or on a carrier tube, bag, bathing suit, or clothes.
In addition to the general provisions of the VADR, gravity rides are regulated by provisions of the VADR that are specific to gravity rides. The Zoning Administration Branch of the Office of Comprehensive Planning processes all applications for TSPs for properties where special events are to be held. A TSP does not authorize the operation of any amusement devices at the special event. To avoid delays in processing an amusement device permit, applicants are encouraged to determine if a TSP is required and verify that one has been issued if needed. In accordance with the VADR, permits and inspections are required in Fairfax County when constructing and operating an amusement device for public participation.