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 120-3-18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION, OPERATION, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACKS AND GRANDSTANDS › Rule 120-3-18-.07 - Motor Vehicle Racetracks

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General Requirements for all Motor
				Vehicle Racetracks
(a) All barriers, fencing,
				guard rails, and deflectors required under this Chapter shall be inspected by
				facility owners and / or operators prior to each racing event or exhibition.
				Damaged, deteriorated, or missing components shall be repaired or replaced
				prior to any activities subject to the license of the facility. All
				inspections, deficiencies, and repairs shall be documented by the facility
				owners and / or operators. These documents shall be maintained by the facility
				for a minimum of three years and shall be made available to the authority
				having jurisdiction upon request.
(b) The owner or lessee of any real property
				upon which exists a motor vehicle racetrack or other place subject to this
				chapter shall inform the Safety Fire Commissioner within ten days of any damage
				caused to any guardrail, post, or other device which has for its purpose the
				prevention of injury or loss of life to spectators at the racetrack or other
				place. Until any such damage is repaired and the repairs are approved by fire
				inspectors, there shall be no activities subject to the license of the facility
				permitted on such racetrack or other place.
(c) Prior to each racing event or exhibition,
				racetracks shall be inspected by the facility owners or operators for any
				obstructions or debris. All obstructions or debris which may cause a vehicle to
				lose control under racing conditions and endanger spectators shall be removed
				prior to the racing event. Such inspections shall be documented by the facility
				owners and / or operators.
(d) Any
				person including, but not limited to, staff, crew, press, and photographers
				with pit and track access shall be provided with a means to be readily
				identifiable. Such means may include displayed credentials, identified vests,
				shirts, or other means approved by the State Fire Marshal.
(e) Where required by this Chapter, spectator
				and debris control fences shall have catch cables installed as follows:
(1) There shall be a minimum of four catch
				cables, equally spaced along the height of the fence.
(2) The bottom strand of catch cable shall be
				a minimum of 3/4 inch diameter.
(3)
				The remaining strands of catch cables shall be a minimum of 3/8 inch
				diameter.
(4) Catch cables shall be
				corrosion resistant.
(5) Catch
				cables shall be rigidly anchored, with anchor points designed by a Georgia
				registered architect or engineer to withstand the maximum anticipated load
				generated during a vehicular impact.
(6) Catch cables shall not be anchored to
				fence posts.
(7) Catch cables may
				be supported by fence posts and shall be installed to allow f or absorption of
				vehicular impact.