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Oklahoma Amusement Ride
40 O.S. § 460, et seq.
�Administrative Rules
OAC 380:55
This publication is issued by the Oklahoma Department of Labor as authorized by Commissioner Mark Costello. Copies have not been printed but are available through the agency website. The publisher of this booklet does not warrant the correctness of the information contained in this booklet. The “official”version of the Oklahoma Statutes are available from the authorized publisher per Oklahoma state law and the “official” version of the Administrative Rules must be obtained from the Office of Administrative Rules, Oklahoma Secretary of State, 405-521-4911, www.sos.state.ok.us. TABLE OF CONTENTS AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY LAWS
SEC 460
RULES AND REGULATIONS 2
SEC 460.1
RULES FOR DEFINITION OF "ALTERATION" 2
SEC 460.2
RULES REGARDING AMUSEMENT RIDE MAINTENANCE,
INSPECTION, AND REPAIR RECORDS 2
SEC 460.3
RULES REGARDING USE OF SIGNAGE -DEFINITION OF SIGN 2
SEC 460.4
RULES REGARDING USE OF AMUSEMENT RIDES BY RIDERS ­DEFINITION
OF "RIDER" 3
SEC 461
DEFINITIONS 4
SEC 462
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION -INSPECTIONS 4
SEC 463
FEES -CERTIFICATION OF RIDES -CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 5
SEC 464
NOTICE OF ERECTION OF RIDE OR ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS 5
SEC 465
TEMPORARY CESSATION OF RIDE -ORDERS -ENFORCEMENT 6
SEC 466
MODIFICATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS -GROUNDS 6
SEC 467
LIABILITY INSURANCE 6
SEC 468
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS -REGULATION OF RIDES -INSPECTIONS 6
SEC 469
VIOLATIONS -PENALTIES 7
SEC 471
CERTIFICATION OF AMUSEMENT RIDE OPERATORS -RULES
[REVOKED] 7
SEC 472
DEFINITIONS -TRAINING -DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING 7
SEC 473
VOIDS RULES PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO 40 O.S. 471 9
§ 460. Rules and regulations
The Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules and regulations for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation and inspection of all amusement rides necessaryfor the protection of the general public using amusement rides.
§ 460.1. Rules for definition of “alteration”
A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commission of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding the definition of alteration.
B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language:
“Alteration” means anychange in either the structural or operational characteristics of the amusement ride which will alter its performance from that specified in the design criteria of the manufacturer.
§ 460.2. Rules regarding amusement ride maintenance, inspection, and repair records
A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding amusement ride maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language: The owner of an amusement ride shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records between inspection periods for each amusement ride in the manner provided by the Commissioner of Labor. The records shall contain a copy of all inspection reports commencing with the last annual inspection, a description of all maintenance performed, and a description of any mechanical or structural failures or operational breakdowns and the types of actions taken to rectify these conditions.
§ 460.3 Rules regarding use of signage — Definition of sign
A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding the use of signage concerning amusement rides.
1. An amusement ride owner shall display signs indicating the applicable safety responsibilities of riders as set forth by the Commissioner of Labor and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located at:
each station for reporting an injury,
each first aid station, and
at each premises entrance and exit;
2. An amusement ride owner shall post a sign at each amusement ride that includes:
operational instruction, if any,
safety guidelines for rider, if any,
restrictions of the use of the amusement ride, if any,
behavior or activities that are prohibited, if any, and
a legend providing that “State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others. Failure to comply is punishable by fine or imprisonment.”;
Any sign required by this rule must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public and bold and legible in design; and
As used in the rule “sign” means any symbol or language reasonable calculated to communicate information to a rider, the parent, or guardian of a rider, including placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, video, verbal information, and visual signals.
§ 460.4 Rules regarding use of amusement rides by riders — Definition of “rider”
A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding the use of amusement rides by riders.
1. A rider shall:
obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with law and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the owner or the employee of the owner, unless:
the safety rules are contrary to law or rules, or
the oral instructions are contrary to the law or rules or the safety rules, and
refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
exceeding the limits of ability of rider,
interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride,
not engaging any safety devices that are provided,
disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the ride operator,
altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of an amusement ride,
using the controls of an amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the ride operator,
extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator,
throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride except as permitted by the ride operator,
getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator or in an emergency, and
not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the person of the rider or an amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct the person of the rider or a device;
2. A rider may not get on or attempt to get on an amusement ride unless the rider or the parent or guardian of the rider reasonably determines that the rider:
a. has sufficient knowledge to use, get on, and get off the amusement ride safely
without instruction or has requested and received before getting on the ride sufficient information to get on, use and get off safely,
has located, reviewed, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the ride and has satisfied any posted height, medical, or other restrictions,
knows the range and limits of the ability of the rider and knows the requirements of the amusement ride will not exceed those limits,
is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the ability of the rider to safely use the amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions, and
is authorized by the amusement ride owner or the authorized employee of the amusement ride owner to get on the amusement ride; and
3. As used in this rule, “rider” means any person who is:
waiting in the immediate vicinity to get on an amusement ride,
getting on an amusement ride,
using an amusement ride,
getting off an amusement ride, or
leaving an amusement ride and still in its immediate vicinity.
§ 461. Definitions
As used in Sections 460 through 469 of this title:
"Amusement ride" means a device or combination of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a person or persons over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment. Amusement ride includes any amusement park device that uses treated water as the means of transportation, including the structure and water quality of the device. Amusement ride does not include the operation of articles of husbandry incidental to any agricultural operation or the operation of amusement devices of a permanent nature which are subject to building regulations issued by cities or counties and existing applicable safety orders;
"Operator" or "owner" means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride and includes the state and every state agency, and each county, city and all private or public corporations and political subdivisions;
"Certificate of inspection" means a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Labor which indicates that an inspection of the ride has been performed pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Labor; and
"Permanent amusement park ride" means an amusement ride which is stationary or cannot be easily moved and which is located on the same premises on which it is operated for no less than ninety (90) days.
§ 462. Certificate of inspection -Inspections
A. No person shall operate an amusement ride without a certificate of inspection. On or before March 1 of each year, an operator or owner shall apply for a certificate of inspection on a form furnished by the Commissioner of Labor.
B. All amusement rides shall be inspected before they are originally put into operation for the use of the public, and thereafter, at least once each calendar year, unless authorized to operate under a temporary certificate. Amusement rides must also be inspected each time they are disassembled and reassembled.
C. The owner or operator may make application to the Commissioner for less frequent inspections than are required under subsection B of this section. The Commissioner, upon investigation and/or hearing of the matter, may grant a waiver, provided equal public safety is maintained. Such waiver shall provide specific requirements for inspection in lieu of the requirements of subsection B of this section. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules for the determination of a waiver provided such rules place an affirmative responsibility on the owner/operator for the preservation of public safety.
D. The Commissioner of Labor may cause the inspection herein provided for to be made by his safety inspectors or by any qualified amusement ride inspector employed by an insurance company.
E. If, after inspection, an amusement ride is found to comply with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Labor, the Commissioner of Labor shall issue a certificate of inspection which shall authorize the operator or owner to operate the rides.
§ 463. Fees -Certificate of rides -Certificate of Insurance
A. No fees shall be charged to public agencies. The fees provided for in this subsection shall not apply to amusement parks owned and operated by nonprofit corporations.
The annual ride registration fee shall be: $25.00
The inspection fee shall be:
Kiddie Rides $25.00
Major Rides $50.00
Other Rides per hour $100.00
B. The Commissioner of Labor shall not issue an original certificate of inspection for an amusement ride until he receives certification in writing that such amusement rides meet the requirements established by the Commissioner of Labor for amusement rides. The Commissioner of Labor shall designate by rule and regulation pursuant to Section 460 of this title the qualifications of the inspectors making the inspections required by this section.
C. Any permanent amusement park ride owner or operator shall file a copy of a certificate of insurance with the Commissioner of Labor on or before February 1 of each year. Such certificate of insurance shall be in such form as to reflect the safety inspection requirements for obtaining such insurance and the date of the last inspection. The amount of the premium and the amount of coverage shall not be required to be disclosed in the certificate.
The Commissioner may accept such certificate and insurance inspection as evidence sufficient to issue a certificate of inspection for the permanent amusement park ride.
D. The Governing Board of the State Fair of Oklahoma, the Tulsa State Fair, and the Muskogee State Fair shall file a copy of a certificate of insurance with the Commissioner of Labor before the rides are put into operation at each location for the use of the public. Such certificates shall be in such form as to reflect the safety inspection requirements for obtaining such insurance and the date of the inspection.
The Commissioner may accept such insurance inspection as evidence sufficient to issue a certificate of inspection for the rides.
§ 464. Notice of erection of ride or additions or alterations
Before a new amusement ride is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change
the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of any amusement ride, the operator or owner shall file with the Commissioner of Labor a notice of his intention and any plans or diagrams requested by the Commissioner of Labor.
§ 465. Temporary cessation of ride -Orders -Enforcement
A. The Commissioner of Labor may issue a written order for the temporary cessation of operation of an amusement ride if it has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operations shall not resume until such conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Labor. The Commissioner of Labor or his authorized inspector may inspect any amusement ride without notice.
B. In addition to other powers confirmed by this act, the Commissioner or his authorized representative shall have power to order any person, firm, corporation, corporate officers, trustees or any managing official of any municipal corporation, state agency or political subdivision to cease violating any provision of this act, or rule or regulations issued pursuant to this act. A certified copy of such order shall be mailed to the person or entity so violating the provisions of this act.
C. Any order issued by the Commissioner or his authorized representative may be enforced in the district court in an action for an injunction or writ of mandamus upon the petition of the district attorney or Attorney General. Provided further, an injunction, without bond, may be granted by the district court to the Commissioner, for the purpose of enforcing this act.
§ 466. Modification of rules and regulations -Grounds
The Commissioner of Labor may modify the application of rules or regulations to an operator who demonstrates a hardship resulting from such application if the public safety will remain secure. Any owner or operator may make a written request to the Commissioner of Labor specifying the hardships which are his grounds for requesting such modification. Any authorization by the Commissioner of Labor shall be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the modifications shall be permitted. A permanent record of all modifications shall be kept in the Department of Labor for public inspection.
§ 467. Liability Insurance
No person shall operate an amusement ride unless at the time there exists a policy of insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury suffered by persons riding the amusement ride.
§ 468. Political subdivisions -Regulation of rides -Inspections
A. Nothing contained in this act shall prevent cities and counties from regulating amusement rides nor prevent them from enacting ordinances in addition to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Labor which may be more restrictive than this act with respect to amusement rides.
B. If a political subdivision presents satisfactory evidence to the Commissioner of Labor that it can perform the inspections required by this act, the Commissioner of Labor may delegate his power of inspection.
C. The delegation of power is subject to an agreement entered into by the Commissioner of Labor and the agency, political subdivision or municipality.
D. The Commissioner of Labor may revoke the agreement or retain the right to monitor the inspection.
§ 469. Violations -Penalties
Any violation of the provisions of this act shall be a misdemeanor. Conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
§ 471. Certification of amusement ride operators -Rules [REVOKED]
§ 472. Definitions -Training -Drug and Alcohol Testing
A. As used in this section:
"ASTM Standards" means the American Society for Testing of Materials International (ASTM) standards entitled "Standard Practice for Ownership and Operation of Amusement Rides and Devices" currently designated F 770, and any amendments, supplements, replacements or substitutions therefor;
"Operating fact sheet" means a written description and summary of the manufacturer's recommended operating instructions and specifications and the ride operation policies, procedures, safety procedures and emergency procedures prepared in accordance with the ASTM Standards;
"Amusement ride operator" or "ride operator" means a person who is physically in control of the starting, stopping and performance of the amusement ride while in operation; provided however, ride operator shall not include persons fulfilling ancillary functions in connection with the amusement ride such as taking tickets or assisting passengers in loading and unloading;
"Amusement ride" means an amusement ride as defined in Section 461 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes; provided however, the term amusement ride shall not include inflatable amusement devices; and
"Inflatable amusement device" means an amusement ride or device consisting of air-filled structures designed for commercial use where the public pays a price to rent or use such a device as specified by the manufacturer, and may include, but not be limited to, bounce, climb, slide or interactive play. They are made of flexible fabric, kept inflated by continuous air flow by one or more blowers and rely upon air pressure to maintain their shape.
B. All amusement rides must be under the control of a competent ride operator or competent ride operators at all times when the amusement ride is in operation. The ride operator must have been issued a certificate of training pursuant to subsection F of this section evidencing that the ride operator has been trained pursuant to subsections C and D of this section within one (1) year from the time of his or her operation of the amusement ride or rides in question. Each such ride operator must wear a name tag identifying the ride operator by name and identifying the fact that such person is a trained ride operator.
C. Each owner/operator shall provide or cause to be provided training for each ride operator in the safe operation of the amusement ride being operated. The minimum requirement for training shall be that specified in the then most current ASTM Standard. Such training shall include, but not be limited to, the following, where applicable:
Instruction on ride or device operating procedures pursuant to the operating fact sheet and any manufacturer's operating manual, supplements, alerts and bulletins applicable to
the amusement ride;
Instructions on specific duties of the assigned position;
Instructions on general safety procedures;
Instructions on emergency procedures; and
Demonstration of the physical ride or device operation.
D. Each owner/operator shall ensure that each ride operator on a ride-specific basis has:
Read and understood the operating fact sheet and has satisfactorily demonstrated with on-the-job training and testing that such ride operator is competent and understands the operating fact sheet;
Demonstrated how to do pre-startup operational ride checks and daily maintenance inspection;
Demonstrated understanding emergency procedures relating to the amusement ride in question and has knowledge of use and function of normal and emergency operating controls; and
Demonstrated the physical operation of the amusement ride in question in a safe and satisfactory manner.
E. Each owner/operator shall maintain written records evidencing the compliance with subsections C and D of this section with respect to each ride operator and each amusement ride for which such operator has been trained. These written records shall be maintained on the premises where the amusement ride or amusement rides are being operated and made available upon reasonable request by Department of labor amusement ride inspectors.
F. In addition to the written records required pursuant to subsection E of this section, the owner/operator shall:
Provide to each ride operator trained pursuant to subsections C and D of this section a written certificate stating that the holder of this certificate has been trained in accordance with the requirements of this section. This certificate shall be dated the date on which the training and demonstration of these skills were completed. The certificate may include additional amusement rides as to which such ride operator has been trained, provided that the separate date and location of such training is specified. Each certificate will indicate the applicant's name, address, date of birth and each of the amusement rides such operator is approved to operate and the signatures of the owner/operator representative and the ride operator; and
Maintain the originals or duplicates of the above certificate on the premises and available for inspection by Department of Labor amusement ride inspectors.
G. The Commissioner of labor may, where there is reasonable grounds to believe that a ride operator is operating an amusement ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, require such ride operator to submit for voluntary drug and alcohol testing by a competent, qualified facility and pursuant to standards and procedures consistent with operating a motor vehicle in this state. Failure to submit to a voluntary drug or alcohol test under such circumstance shall result in the termination of such ride operator's certification for a period of ninety (90) days. A positive test
for drugs and alcohol pursuant to the foregoing shall result in a loss of such certification for a period of at least thirty (30) days and until the applicant passes a subsequent drug and alcohol test, which retest shall be at the expense of the applicant.
§ 473. Voids Rules Promulgated Pursuant to 40 O.S. 471
Any rules promulgated pursuant to Section 471 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes, repealed by Section 3 of this act, shall be null and void and shall have no effect.
CHAPTER 55. AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY RULES
Subchapter Page
1. GeneralProvisions ...................................................10
3. ElectricalSafetyRequirements ..........................................11
5. Fees ..............................................................12
7. FatalityorInjuryReporting/Investigation ...................................13
9. Inspection ..........................................................14
11. Insurance ..........................................................17
Miscellaneous .......................................................17
Safety-relatedResponsibilities ..........................................19
WaiverSelf-Inspections................................................20
380:55-1-1. Purpose
These rules are promulgated as required by Title 40 O.S. Section 460. They are specific as todefinitions, adopted national standards, and rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use,operation, and inspection of amusement rides in Oklahoma.
380:55-1-2. Definit