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RI Gen L § 23-33-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-33 - Elevators, Escalators, and Dumbwaiters|Section 23-33-30 - Elevators placed out of service.

§ 23-33-30. Elevators placed out of service.All elevators and other devices subject to the provisions of §§ 23-33-1 to 23-33-29, inclusive, having been out of active service for a period exceeding one year, or said devices to be placed out of service for a period exceeding six (6) months, after July 1, 1997, shall comply with the following: (A) (1) The owner or agent for the owner shall notify the chief inspector in writing, giving the date when the elevator or other device will be placed out of service. (2) If the out of service period is to exceed six (6) months, the car and counterweights where provided shall be lowered to the pit floor, all suspension means removed, all main line fuses removed, and the service switch opened and tagged and sealed. (3) All hoistway entrances shall be bolted securely in the closed position from the hoistway side. (4) Where hoistway gates are in place, the landing openings shall be totally enclosed and strongly reinforced. (5) The lowest landing hoistway door shall be locked from the outside of the hoistway to facilitate repairs for reactivation. (6) Where the elevator or other device is hydraulically operated, the decommissioning shall, in addition to the securing of the hoistway and electrical power as described previously, lower the car into the pit, and have all hydraulic fluid and piping from the cylinder to the pump unit removed from the premises. (7) In addition to the removal of the main line fuses, the supply wiring from the load side of the main line disconnect switch to the controller shall be removed on all devices decommissioned. (8) Any device having been decommissioned as described previously, shall be reactivated when in compliance with the current rules and regulations as promulgated by the code commission. (B) Any device required to be decommissioned shall have this procedure completed by a licensed company as specified in § 23-33-2.2. The said company shall notify the chief inspector when any device is decommissioned. (C) Any elevator or other device subject to the provisions of this chapter, having been placed out of service for code violations or non-use by an inspector or the chief inspector shall be subject to the provisions of this section.Provided, that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to eliminate any requirement for hoisting engineers that would be required pursuant to the provisions of § 28-26-5 and/or to authorize the promulgation of any rules and/or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of § 28-26-5.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 271, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 68, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34-1 - 23-34-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34 - Amusement Ride Inspection and Insurance Act|Section 23-34-1 - 23-34-8 - Repealed.

§ 23-34-1 — 23-34-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 452, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 1, effective January 1, 1998. For present comparable provisions, see § 23-34.1-1 et seq.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-1 - Short title.

§ 23-34.1-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the Amusement Ride Safety Act.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-2 - Purpose.

§ 23-34.1-2. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to guard against personal injuries in the assembly, disassembly, and use of amusement devices, amusement attractions, and temporary structures at public fairs and expositions, carnivals, festivals, celebrations, bazaars, and permanent facilities. Such devices, attractions, and structures shall be designed, constructed, assembled or disassembled, maintained, and operated so as to prevent such injuries.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 25.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-4 - Inspection registration seal.

§ 23-34.1-4. Inspection registration seal.No amusement ride or device shall be placed in service unless an inspection registration seal of the commissioner is affixed to it by the administrator or his or her agent. The inspection registration seal shall contain:(1) The name of the owner of the ride;(2) The serial number of the ride;(3) The year of manufacture;(4) The identification number established by the commissioner or his or her designee;(5) The name of the manufacturer; and(6) The current yearly inspection sticker.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 317, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 25.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-5 - Operation of amusement ride or device - Permits.

§ 23-34.1-5. Operation of amusement ride or device — Permits.(a) (1) A permanent amusement device or amusement attraction may not be operated in the state without a permit issued by the department. Temporary amusement devices and amusement attractions must also have a certificate to operate. The permits and certificates are not transferable, and if any permit holder voluntarily discontinues operation of the amusement device or amusement attraction, all rights secured under the permit are terminated.(2) Before commencement of the operation of a permanent amusement device or amusement attraction, the owner shall make written application to the department for a permit to operate. A permit shall be issued to any owner who presents to the department a certificate issued by a qualified inspector that the amusement attraction or amusement ride has undergone and passed its annual inspection. Permanent amusement rides/devices shall be inspected one time per year by a qualified inspector. The permit shall be valid for a period of one year. In order to perform the above inspection, the ride or device shall be disassembled only to the extent that will make every connection (either welded or bolted), accessible for thorough inspection. The inspection shall at a minimum comply with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM Committee F-24 on amusement rides and devices). An affidavit of the annual disassembled ride inspection, must be filed with the department.(3) A temporary amusement device or amusement attraction, upon first entry into the state, must be inspected by the department for the permit to be issued. Additionally, it must be inspected at least annually by a professional engineer, or other qualified inspector, each of whom must be approved by the department. The inspection shall at a minimum comply with the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM Committee F-24 on amusement rides and devices). An affidavit of the annual inspection must be filed with the department.(b) Additional inspections in either a disassembled or assembled configuration shall be conducted if evidence of a dangerous or defective condition is presented to the commissioner.(c) For the purposes of this chapter, "qualified inspector" has the meaning attributed to an inspector who possesses the qualifications set forth in § 23-34.1-18.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 317, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-8 - Electrical equipment, service and permit.

§ 23-34.1-8. Electrical equipment, service and permit.(a) All electrical equipment, wiring and installation shall comply with State Electric Code, SBC-5.(b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or manager of the amusement company to obtain written approval of the electrical service and equipment hookup from the building officials of the city or town in which the amusement is located prior to the licensing inspection. The electrical permit application shall be submitted to the city or town at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled arrival of the amusement device(s) to the location designated for operation within a carnival.(c) In the event that the building official is unavailable to inspect the electrical service and equipment hookup, the following emergency provisions shall apply:(1) The building official in the city or town shall contact building officials in neighboring cities or towns to arrange for an inspection.(2) In the event that an inspection by local government was not possible to arrange, the owner or manager of the amusement company must obtain a certification from a class A electrical contractor that the electrical service and equipment hookup complies with the standards set forth in subsection (a) of this section; and(3) The certifying electrician shall not be the person or a person, from the same firm, who installed the electrical service or equipment hookup.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 317, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-9 - General set up requirements.

§ 23-34.1-9. General set up requirements.(a) Blocking, when used, must be placed on a sound foundation. Concrete blocks, hollow blocks, hollow boxes or other hollow core items shall not be allowed. Cribbing and crossing of blocks is required, when stacking two (2) or more blocks.(b) All passenger carrier and safety restraints must be in good, serviceable condition.(c) All pins, bolts, and other fasteners must be safety locked with snap rings, cotter keys, or other type of locking device to keep the pins bolts, and other fasteners in their proper place. The pins must be in place and of proper size and type, as specified by the manufacturer. No nails, screws, or wire will be allowed.(d) The rides must be operated within their manufacturer's specifications designated revolutions per minute rating with a balanced load and are not to be overloaded.(e) Rides using gasoline fueled engines shall not be fueled while the engine is running or passengers are on the ride.(f) Moving, or hot parts, including but not limited to, belts, chains, gears, shafts, knuckle joints, and exhaust pipes, that may be injurious to the public shall be effectively guarded to prevent contact. All electrical junction boxes must be locked or sealed and properly identified as such and have proper fencing around them.(g) All rides shall have an approved and operable fire extinguisher within fifteen (15) feet of each ride operator, unless the local fire marshal requires additional extinguishers.(h) Major rides are to be set up a minimum of twelve (12) feet apart between all moving parts, a minimum of six (6) feet between kiddie rides. The measurements shall be taken from any moving part.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-10 - Ride or device operator.

§ 23-34.1-10. Ride or device operator.(a) The ride or device operator must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be familiar with the proper operation of the individual ride, safety precautions for each ride and shut off control procedures, provided however, that the operator of a nonmechanical ride which has no moving parts must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.(b) The ride or device operator shall not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, while performing operator duties.(c) All safety requirements pertaining to the operation of the ride or device outlined by the manufacturer must be followed. The commissioner shall ensure that all requirements are in compliance with the life safety code.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-11 - Reporting of serious injuries or deaths occurring in connection with operation of rides or attractions.

§ 23-34.1-11. Reporting of serious injuries or deaths occurring in connection with operation of rides or attractions.When any serious injury or any death occurs in connection with the operation of any amusement ride or attraction, the owner of the ride or attraction shall immediately report the serious injury or death to the commissioner or his or her designee. Within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of any report, the commissioner or his or her designee shall cause an investigation of the occurrence and an inspection of the ride or attraction to determine the cause of the serious injury or death. The commissioner or his or her designee may enter into any place or upon any premises so licensed in furtherance of that investigation and inspection. Unless otherwise authorized by the director, no amusement ride or attraction subject to the provisions of this chapter may be operated or altered nor shall it be removed from the location where the serious injury or death occurred until after completion of the inspection. If the commissioner requires that the ride or attraction remain at the site, he or she shall given written notice to that further investigation is required to the owner of the ride or attraction. Notice shall also be provided to the owner of the site. In the event of death, the state shall secure the accident site and provide continuous security of the site until the commissioner, or his or her designee concludes its investigation.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 317, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-12 - Annual registration and operating fees.

§ 23-34.1-12. Annual registration and operating fees.There shall be an annual registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per ride for which an annual inspection registration seal shall be provided upon certification that such ride meets the safety requirements as determined by a qualified licensed engineer. There is no fee for initial site inspections however, if the inspector is required to return to the site to re-inspect a ride, there shall be an abatement fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per ride. If an inspector is required to remain on site beyond his or her normal business hours, the licensee shall pay any additional costs incurred by the state including overtime wages.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-13 - Insurance.

§ 23-34.1-13. Insurance.A person may not operate an amusement device or amusement attraction unless at the time of operation there is in existence:(1) An insurance policy in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence insuring the owner or lessee against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement device or amusement attraction; or(2) A bond in a like amount; however, the aggregate liability of the surety under such bond shall not exceed the face amount thereof.The policy or bond shall be procured from one or more insurers or sureties licensed to transact business in this state or approved as surplus lines insurers. Proof of insurance or bond must be presented to the department in order to obtain a permit.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-14 - Secretary of state to be attorney of nonresident owners of amusements.

§ 23-34.1-14. Secretary of state to be attorney of nonresident owners of amusements.No certificate to operate or operation permit shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter to any owner not a resident of this state until such owner has appointed, in writing, the secretary of state and his or her successors in office to be his or her attorney, upon whom all process in any action or proceeding against him or her may be served; and in such writing such owner shall agree that any process against him or her which is served on said secretary shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served on the owner, and that such appointment shall continue in force as long as any liability remains outstanding against the owner in this state. Such written appointment shall be acknowledged before some other officer authorized to take acknowledgements of deeds and shall be filed in the office of said secretary, and copies certified by him or her shall be sufficient evidence of such appointment and agreement. Service upon said attorney shall be sufficient service upon the principal, and shall be made by leaving an attested copy of the process with the secretary of the state at his or her office or with any clerk having charge of the corporation department of said office. When legal process against any owner mentioned in this section is served upon the secretary of the state, he or she shall immediately notify such owner thereof by mail and shall, within two (2) days after such service, forward in the same manner a copy of the process served on him or her to such owner or to any person designated in writing by such owner. The plaintiff in the process so served shall pay to the secretary, at the time of the service, a fee of one and one-half dollars ($1.50) for each page, and in no case less than five dollars ($5.00), which shall be recovered by him or her as part of his taxable costs if he or she prevails in such suit. The secretary shall keep a record of all process served upon him or her which shall show the day and hour when such service was made.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-15 - Penalty.

§ 23-34.1-15. Penalty.(a) Any violation of the provision of this chapter shall result in a revocation of the permit or certificate to operate, or both until all violations are abated.(b) Any person who willfully violates the provision of this chapter, or any order or regulation made pursuant to the provisions thereof shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned not more than one (1) year or both.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-16 - Exemption - Bazaars, fairs and circuses.

§ 23-34.1-16. Exemption — Bazaars, fairs and circuses.Bazaars, fairs, and circuses shall not be inspected under these regulations unless, and only to the extent that such bazaars, fairs and circuses have amusement rides or devices associated with them. When a bazaar, fair or circus contains any amusement ride or device, the provisions of this chapter concerning carnivals shall apply.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 415, § 25.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-17 - Advisory committee.

§ 23-34.1-17. Advisory committee.To assist in the adoption of rules and regulations with regard to the operation of amusement rides and devices, there is hereby created an amusement ride advisory committee. The committee shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) of whom shall be a carnival owner, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the amusement ride industry, one (1) of whom shall be a structural engineer, one (1) of whom shall be the state building commissioner or his or her designee, one (1) of whom shall be a mechanical engineer, one (1) of whom shall be the state fire marshall or his or her designee, and one (1) of whom shall be a citizen of the state of Rhode Island, all members to be appointed by the governor for a three (3) year term, and to meet on a quarterly basis or as needed by the commissioner in furtherance of the provision of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-34.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-34.1 - Amusement Ride Safety Act|Section 23-34.1-18 - Appointment of inspectors - Qualifications.

§ 23-34.1-18. Appointment of inspectors — Qualifications.(a) The advisory committee shall establish procedures for the appointment of authorized inspectors in addition to at least one of the following requirements:(1) Applicants must have at least ten (10) years of work experience in the field of amusement ride assembly, repair and inspection including proven work experience in the enforcement of the welding and electric codes.(2) Applicants who present proof of satisfactory evidence of graduation from a school offering a program of study in amusement ride assembly and inspection, must also be certified by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), as Level II amusement ride safety inspectors.(3) Applicants must be registered as licensed mechanical or structural engineers.(b) All applicants who satisfy at least one of the three (3) requirements of subdivisions (a)(1) — (a)(3) of this section, and who shall pay an annual registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100), shall be placed on a rotating list of qualified inspectors.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 79, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 317, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-35-1 - 23-35-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-35 - Motion Picture Projectors|Section 23-35-1 - 23-35-8 - Repealed.

§ 23-35-1 — 23-35-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1909, ch. 447, §§ 1-5; P.L. 1909, ch. 447, § 7; P.L. 1915, ch. 1222, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 174, §§ 1-7; P.L. 1927, ch. 1042, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 358, §§ 1-7; G.L. 1956, §§ 23-35-1 — 23-35-8; Repealed by P.L. 1966, ch. 216, § 3.
RI Gen L § 23-36-1 - 23-36-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-36 - Inspection and Handling of Inflammable Substances|Section 23-36-1 - 23-36-18 - Repealed.

§ 23-36-1 — 23-36-18. Repealed.History of Section.These sections (G.L. 1896, ch. 144, §§ 1-9; P.L. 1896, ch. 398, § 1; P.L. 1902, ch. 988, § 1; P.L. 1908, ch. 1587, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 170, §§ 1-9; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 200, §§ 1-9; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 382, §§ 1-13; P.L. 1949, ch. 2284, § 1; P.L. 1949, ch. 2284, § 2; P.L. 1949, ch. 2285, § 1; P.L. 1953 (1st s. s.), ch. 3233, § 1; P.L. 1950, ch. 2533, §§ 1-4; G.L. 1956, §§ 23-36-1 — 23-36-18; P.L. 1960, ch. 95, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1966, ch. 216, § 3.