Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-27 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY › Rule 120-3-27-.09 - Operation, Amusement Rides

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The ride operator shall be at least 16
				years of age.
(2) The ride operator
				shall operate no more than one mechanical ride at any given time as provided by
				the A.S.T.M. Standards or manufacturers specifications.
(3) The ride operator shall be properly
				trained before he is assigned the duties of operating a ride.
(4) The ride operator shall have knowledge of
				the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls and the
				proper use of the ride.
(5) The
				ride operator shall be in the immediate vicinity of the amusement ride
				operating controls at all times during normal operations of the ride. This Rule
				shall not be construed to prohibit passengers from using amusement ride
				operating controls designed for use by a passenger.
(6) The ride operator shall exercise
				reasonable control over the amusement ride to prevent dangerous actions by
				passengers.
(7) The ride operator
				shall watch for apparent impending mechanical failures of the amusement
				ride.
(8) The ride owner of an
				amusement ride shall insure that his or her ride is operated in a manner which
				precludes foreseeable mischievous use of the ride.
(9) The ride operator shall not operate any
				ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(10) The ride operator or maintenance
				personnel shall lock-out the electrical disconnect switch when restoration of
				electrical power to an amusement ride could create a hazard to persons during
				the performance of maintenance, repair, inspection, or an emergency evacuation
				of passengers and insure that it remains locked-out until such time that
				restoration of power will not create a hazard.
(11) An amusement ride shall not be
				overcrowded or loaded in excess of its safe carrying capacity.
(12) Amusement rides shall not be operated at
				an unsafe speed or at any speed beyond that recommended by the
				manufacturer.
(13) Signal systems
				for the starting and stopping of amusement rides shall be provided where the
				operator of the ride does not have a clear view of the point at which
				passengers are loaded or unloaded.
(14) Any code of signals adopted for the
				operation of any amusement ride shall be printed and kept posted at both the
				operator's and the signalman's stations. All persons who use these signals
				shall be carefully instructed in their use.
(15) Signals for the movement or operation of
				an amusement ride shall not be given until all passengers and other persons who
				may be endangered are in a position of safety.
(16) Voice communication shall be provided
				between the ride operators at the entrance, intermediate points and the
				termination of an amusement ride where voice communication could provide
				improved control of the ride by reducing a hazardous condition created by
				distance or lack of visibility between these points.
(17) Where a ride exposes a passenger to high
				speed, substantial centrifugal force or a high degree of excitement, the owner
				shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance to the ride advising the
				public of risk to passengers.
(18)
				The sign required by (17) above shall be at least two feet by two feet in
				sharply contrasting colors.
(19)
				The sign required by (17) above shall read as follows or express an equivalent
				warning:
(a) The following people should not
				ride this ride:
1. Those with heart
				conditions;
2. Pregnant
				women;
3. Those with back
				ailments.