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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 5410 - EMPLOYER TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subpart C - SELECTION CRITERIA › Section 5410.390 - Disbursement of Proceeds

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Upon approval of an Application for a Grant and execution of
				  a Grant Agreement, and subject to the provisions of this Program, fifty percent
				  (50%) of the funds to be provided by the Authority to the Applicant shall be
				  immediately disbursed. The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the funds to be
				  provided by the Authority shall be disbursed upon receipt of evidence that the
				  employees who participated in the Training Program have been retained and are
				  employed by the Applicant 90 days after completion of the Training Program.
				  Upon approval of an Application for a Loan and execution of a Loan Agreement
				  the funds to be provided by the Authority shall be immediately disbursed to the
				  Applicant.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 5410 - EMPLOYER TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subpart D - POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS › Section 5410.400 - Recordkeeping and Access to Information

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Any employer who receives Loans or Grants shall:
a) Maintain accounts, records and books
				relative to the Training Program including the name of each participant in the
				Training Program and whether the employee successfully completes the Training
				Program. The employer shall maintain those records for a period of three years
				from the date of completion of the Training Program.
b) Provide to representatives of the
				Authority at all times during normal business hours and as often as the
				Authority may require, reasonable access to the Training Program and to all
				reports, accounts, records and other data regarding the Training Program and
				the employees participating in the Training Program. The Authority shall
				provide notice to the employer prior to requesting such access.
c) Permit the Authority or any accountants
				approved by the Authority to make excerpts or transcripts of the Training
				Program accounts, statements and documents as required by the
				Authority.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 5410 - EMPLOYER TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Subpart D - POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS › Section 5410.410 - Reporting

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Employers who receives Grants or Loans shall submit to the
				  Authority a progress report 90 days after completion of the training. The
				  report shall include a brief description of the training provided and a
				  statement indicating the progress and employment status of employees who
				  participated in the Training Program. Employers who receive Loans shall submit
				  an additional report one year after completion of the training which states the
				  number of employees who participated in the training who are still continuously
				  employed by the employer.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.20 - Exemptions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The following amusement rides or amusement attractions are
				exempt from the provisions of this Act:
a)
Any amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction which is owned or operated by a non-profit religious, educational or
			 charitable institution or association if such amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction is located within a building subject to inspection by the State Fire
			 Marshal or by any political subdivisions of the State under its building, fire,
			 electrical, and related public safety ordinances, and the amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction itself is subject to inspection by a political subdivision
			 of the State in accordance with Section 2-17
of the Act. (Section 2-16
			 of the Act) To qualify for this exemption, the owner or operator must file
			 completed exemption forms, proof of insurance, and a 501(c)(3) registration
			 letter with the Department annually, and all documents filed must be approved
			 by the Director.
b) Unpowered,
			 non-motorized equipment that is customarily placed in a playground, such as
			 swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled
			 merry-go-rounds, and slides, that do not normally require the supervision or
			 services of a person responsible for its operation.
c) Any single passenger manually,
			 mechanically, or electrically operated, coin-actuated ride that is customarily
			 placed singly, or in groups, in a public location and that does not normally
			 require the supervision or services of a person responsible for its
			 operation.
d) Any amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction that is not open to the general public and where admission
			 is monitored and strictly controlled by invitation, company or group
			 identification or other means of identification.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.25 - Qualifications of Inspectors

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All amusement ride and amusement attraction inspectors shall
				meet the following qualifications:
a)
			 have knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four
			 years of college, including coursework in engineering, physics, physical
			 sciences, or directly related fields. Evidence of related work experience may
			 substitute for college on a year-for-year basis;
b) be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,
			 Power Point and Outlook. Have the ability to use and understand inspection
			 software and computer hardware materials;
c) have a working knowledge of effective
			 methods of inspection and enforcement;
d) have the ability to prepare clear and
			 concise inspection reports;
e) have
			 a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of accepted safety and health
			 practices and methods;
f) have the
			 ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations and standards associated with
			 amusement ride and attraction safety;
g) have the ability to climb amusement rides
			 or amusement attractions and tolerate heights and work in extreme outdoor
			 weather conditions;
h) receive
			 annual training or continuing education (see Section
			 6000.120(c))
			 regarding amusement ride and attraction safety, fire protection safety, and
			 occupational safety and health issues;
i) take appropriate course work and pass
			 necessary examinations, such as those administered by the National Association
			 of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) or the equivalent, as may be
			 determined by the Department;
j)
			 possess a valid Illinois driver's license and have the ability to
			 travel.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.30 - Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The inspector,
			 upon presenting credentials, is authorized without prior notice to inspect and
			 investigate during regular working hours, any establishment, assembly area, or
			 other areas where amusement rides or amusement attractions are assembled or are
			 in use.
b) Inspection includes a
			 review of necessary documents required under this Part and observance or
			 inspection of amusement ride or amusement attraction assembly or setup.
			 Inspection of the amusement ride or amusement attraction is to include:
			 foundation, blocking, fuel containers, mechanical conditions, and safe
			 operation of the amusement ride or amusement attraction.
c) Inspections shall also include the
			 observation of operators, assistants or attendants during the operation of
			 amusement rides or amusement attractions. An inspector shall notify the owner
			 or person responsible for the operation of the amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction in writing via an inspection report or a verification report if an
			 inspector observes distracted attendants or assistants as noted in Section
			 6000.120(i).
			 The first offense or violation shall be a warning and the behavior is to be
			 corrected by the owner or the person responsible for the operation of the
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction. A second or subsequent violation may
			 result in the revocation of the permit, the issuance of a Stop Operation Order
			 for the amusement ride or amusement attraction that the assistant or attendant
			 is running, and the imposition of a civil penalty.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.40 - Application for a Permit to Operate

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) No amusement ride or amusement attraction
			 shall be operated for public use at a carnival or fair in this State without a
			 permit having been issued by the Director to the owner of that
			 equipment.
b) The permit will be
			 valid for one calendar year (January 1 through December 31). A permit is not
			 transferable and, if the owner transfers ownership of the amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction, all rights secured under the permit are
			 terminated.
c) At least 30 days
			 prior to the first day of operation or the expiration of the permit, the owner
			 or agent shall apply to the Director for a permit to operate in Illinois. The
			 application shall be made on a form to be supplied by the Department and be
			 accompanied by a certificate of insurance in the amount as set forth in Section
			 2-14 of the Act, Non-Destructive Test Certificates as required by Section
			 6000.280,
			 the times and places where the amusement rides or amusement attractions will be
			 available for inspection, and a check, money order or form of electronic
			 payment through E-Pay for the required fees.
d) Inspections will be scheduled as
			 expeditiously as practicable, considering the availability of inspectors, the
			 location of the sites to be inspected, and the complexity of the inspection. An
			 applicant must submit all of the required application materials, fees,
			 insurance certificates and testing certificates at least 30 calendar days in
			 advance of the first operation by the applicant in the State of
			 Illinois.
e) If an amusement ride
			 or amusement attraction undergoes a major alteration or is repaired after a
			 major breakdown, it shall be reinspected.
f) The Department's website shall outline the
			 most current method of applying for a permit and paying for fees. Without
			 exception, payment may not be made to an inspector.
g) No permit will be issued if the owner or
			 agent fails to comply with the procedures set forth in this Part or if there
			 are any:
1) Outstanding charges or
			 fees;
2) Open Stop Operation
			 Orders; or
3) Modifications,
			 repairs or maintenance procedures that are not in accordance with
			 manufacturer's standards.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.50 - Permit, Inspection and Associated Fees

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Fees assessed under the Act will be:
a) Permit Fees
1) Kiddie Rides: $10 each
2) Major Rides: $25 each
3) Other Amusement Attractions not otherwise
			 specified: $25 each
4) Ski Lifts
			 and Aerial Tramways: $25 each
5)
			 Inflatable Amusement Attractions: $10 each
6) Permit Issued upon Resolution of a Stop
			 Operation Order: $10 each
7) Rope
			 Tows, Conveyors and Surface Lifts: $25 each
8) Coasters - Intermediate: $25
			 each
9) Coasters - Large: $25
			 each
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.70 - Amusement Ride and Amusement Attraction Design and Construction

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All amusement rides and amusement attractions shall meet the
				manufacturer's standards and specifications. No amusement ride or amusement
				attraction manufactured or undergoing major alterations after April 29, 1986
				shall be placed in service unless:
a)
			 The owner is supplied with a manual containing the operation procedures
			 established by ASTM F770-18; and
b)
			 It complies with ASTM F2291-21.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.80 - Insurance

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person shall operate an amusement ride or amusement
				attraction unless there is in force a
current
liability
				insurance policy or policies
, with coverage in amounts at least as
				great as those required by Section 2-14 of the Act.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.85 - Requirements for Liability Insurance

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The owner, operator, agent or manager shall have in force
				liability insurance in the amounts specified in Section 2-14 of the Act.
a) Liability Insurance
1) Proof of insurance shall be a copy of the
			 policy or policies, including all endorsements, or a certificate of insurance
			 issued by the insurer and filed with the Department's Amusement Ride and
			 Attraction Safety Division.
2) The
			 company or companies affording coverage shall have a current Best's Financial
			 Strength Rating of "B+" or better and a current Best's Financial Size Category
			 of class "V" or better.
3) Policies
			 and certificates issued by companies not a part of the Illinois Insurance
			 Guaranty Fund shall bear a surplus lines stamp.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.100 - Employment of Carnival and Amusement Enterprise Workers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) All persons that own or operate a
			 carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair must conduct a criminal history records
			 check and perform a check of the National Sex Offender Public Website (
www.nsopr.gov
) for carnival or amusement enterprise
			 workers 17 years of age or older at the time the worker is hired. This check
			 must be performed annually for workers. The only exception to the requirement
			 for the annual check is for workers who remain in the continuous employment of
			 the entity. A worker who works only during the season but works each season is
			 not exempt from the annual check. The annual check for a seasonal employee must
			 be performed before the employee commences active employment each
			 season.
b) No person that owns or
			 operates a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair shall employ a carnival or
			 amusement enterprise worker who has been convicted of any offense set forth in
			 Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 [720 ILCS
			 5], is a registered sex offender as defined in the Sex Offender Registration
			 Act [730 ILCS 150], or has ever been convicted of any offense set forth in
			 Article 9 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or 2012. The provisions of this Section
			 shall apply to any employees who may have been continuously employed and may
			 not have been subject to the requirements of subsection (a) by virtue of having
			 been hired prior to the effective date of the criminal history and background
			 check requirements.
c) In order to
			 comply with Section 20(c) of the Act requiring a substance abuse policy that
			 must include random drug testing, the person that operates the carnival,
			 amusement enterprise, or fair must demonstrate the policy is enforced in
			 practice. The policy must be in writing and must have been distributed to all
			 affected employees, and there must be records documenting that employees have
			 undergone random drug testing. The requirements of the Act are not satisfied if
			 the random drug testing procedure has not been implemented in
			 practice.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.110 - Assembly and Disassembly

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The
			 attendant of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall comply with the
			 manufacturer's construction manual for the assembly and disassembly of the
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction. The manufacturer's construction manual
			 shall be available for inspection by the Department. In the absence of a
			 manufacturer's operating manual, the attendant or manager shall have the
			 written step by step procedure or other documents used by the attendant for the
			 assembly and disassembly of the amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction.
b) Amusement rides and
			 amusement attractions shall be kept away from overhead electrical lines, except
			 for the electric power supply to each amusement ride or amusement attraction,
			 by a minimum of 15 feet.
c) Quality
			 of Assembly. Assembly work shall be in accordance with the manufacturers
			 requirement or, in the absence of manufacturers requirements, in accordance
			 with industry accepted standards.
d) Quality and Inspection of Parts. Parts
			 worn beyond manufacturers specifications shall not be used. Close visual
			 inspection of parts shall be made during assembly to discover such wear or
			 damage and immediate inspection of fastening devices shall be made after
			 assembly to assure that they have been properly installed.
e) Before being used by the public, amusement
			 rides and amusement attractions shall be placed on or secured with blocking,
			 cribbing, outriggers, guys, or other means as to be stable under all operating
			 conditions.
1) Long guy wires or braces
			 utilized for amusement ride or amusement attraction support shall be clearly
			 marked with streamers or other devices to attract attention when located in
			 pedestrian or traffic patterns.
2)
			 Cement, brick, or stone type blocks shall not be used for blocking, cribbing or
			 outriggers. Brick or similar type blocks may be permitted on buildings such as
			 bumper cars and on platforms, cat walks, ramps, stairs and stations of
			 amusement rides or amusement attractions that bear no weight of the amusement
			 ride or amusement attraction.
3)
			 Cribbing or crossing of blocks shall be required when more than 2 tiers high.
			 The height of the blocking shall not exceed the width of the base.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.130 - Authority Regarding Passenger Safety

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
The owner or operator of an
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction may
remove
a
			 person
from, or
deny a person entry to, an amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction if, in the owner's or operator's opinion, the
			 entry
or conduct
may jeopardize the safety of that person or
			 the safety of any other person.
(Section 2-19 of the Act)
b) Any amusement ride or amusement attraction
			 that is subject to guardian, height or weight requirement established by
			 manufacturer, manager or attendant shall have that restriction in plain view at
			 the entrance to the amusement ride or amusement attraction. The restriction may
			 not be waived.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.140 - Signal Systems

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) When the
			 attendant has an obstructed view of the area where the passengers are loaded
			 and unloaded a signal system shall be provided and utilized for controlling,
			 starting and stopping an amusement ride or amusement attraction.
b) The signal system adopted for the
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction shall be printed and kept posted at both
			 the attendant and assistant stations.
c) Signal systems shall be tested each day
			 before the opening of the amusement ride or amusement attraction to the public.
			 An amusement ride or amusement attraction requiring a signal system may not be
			 operated if the system is not operational.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.150 - Daily Inspection and Test

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
			 Amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be inspected and tested on each
			 day they are intended to be used. This inspection shall be made by a trained
			 attendant as defined in Section
			 6000.120(c).
			 Results of these daily inspections shall be recorded on industry approved forms
			 or other forms approved by the Department. Completed inspection forms shall be
			 certified by the manager. The record of daily inspection shall be kept on file
			 by the manager for one calendar year and be made available to the inspector
			 during inspection.
b) The
			 inspection and test shall include the operation of control devices, speed
			 limiting devices, brakes, anti-roll back dogs, and other equipment provided for
			 safety.
c) The amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction shall be operated through a minimum of one ride
			 sequence.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.160 - Reports

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Personal Injury
			 Report. The owner or manager of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall
			 report a serious injury to the Department within 24 hours after the incident by
			 telephone or other means of immediate communication. An owner or manager shall
			 confirm in writing to the Director all such accidents within 48 hours after the
			 incident. The report of an accident shall be on a form supplied by the
			 Department.
b) Fatal Accident
			 Reports:
1) An owner or manager shall as soon
			 as physically possible report to the Director all fatal accidents resulting
			 from the operation of an amusement ride or amusement attraction.
2) The initial report shall be made by
			 telephone and followed within 24 hours in writing.
3) If the fatality is related to a major
			 breakdown the Department shall initiate an investigation within 24 hours of
			 initial notification.
4) The
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction shall not be moved or repaired without
			 the Department's written approval. This rule shall not be construed to hinder
			 any action by emergency response personnel or to prevent the elimination of any
			 obvious safety hazard.
5) The owner
			 or manager shall afford the Department every facility for inspection. The owner
			 or manager shall provide all information or facts known as to the cause of
			 fatal accidents.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.170 - Maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Periodic
			 maintenance as required or recommended by the amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction manufacturer shall be performed. The maintenance shall be recorded
			 on a log documenting daily maintenance, which shall detail the maintenance
			 performed, the date performed and by whom performed, and that shall be
			 available for review by the Department.
b) Maintenance records shall be maintained
			 for one calendar year.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.180 - Stop Operation Order

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
The Department of Labor may order, in writing, a temporary and
			 immediate cessation of operation of any amusement ride or amusement attraction
			 if it:
1)
Has been
			 determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe;
2)
Is in operation before the
			 Director has issued a permit to operate that equipment; or
3)
The owner or operator is not in
			 compliance with the insurance requirements contained in Section 2-14
			 of
the
Act.
(Section 2-12 of the Act)
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.190 - Fire Prevention and Protection

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The inspector shall waive the requirement
			 that an owner or agent be inspected under this Section prior to operation if an
			 owner or agent gives satisfactory proof that all amusement rides, amusement
			 attractions, and the carnival or fair site have passed an inspection conducted
			 by the State Fire Marshal or the local fire protection agency. The inspection
			 by the State Fire Marshal or local fire protection agency must have been
			 conducted no more than 5 days prior to the department's inspection and must
			 have been conducted in accordance with standards and requirements that are at
			 least equal to those requirements and standards applicable to fire protection
			 and prevention established in this Part.
b) If the inspection requirements have not
			 been waived under the requirements of Section 6000.190(a), then the following
			 shall apply.
1) The manager shall provide a
			 portable fire extinguisher complying with NFPA 10 within 125 feet of any
			 amusement ride, amusement attraction, or electrical distribution
			 system.
2) Flammable waste, such as
			 oily rags and other flammable or combustible materials, shall be placed in a
			 covered metal container that shall be kept in easily accessible locations. The
			 containers shall not be kept at or near access, egress or aisles.
3) Fire and smoke detecting systems shall be
			 installed in each building or structure used in an amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction that requires a darkened interior during operation.
4) Gasoline, other flammable liquids and
			 flammable gases shall be stored in reasonably cool and ventilated places in
			 accordance with NFPA 30.
A) Dispensing of
			 these liquids shall be from approved safety cans painted red and marked with
			 the word "Gasoline" in 1/2" high letters in a contrasting color. Damaged or
			 leaking fuel containers are prohibited.
B) Smoking and/or the carrying of open flame,
			 lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes is prohibited in any area where these
			 liquids or gases are stored or transferred from one container to
			 another.
C) Bulk storage
			 (quantities over 12 gallons) is not permitted in any area accessible to the
			 public.
5) Fabric
			 constituting part of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall meet the
			 flame spread ratings of NFPA 701. A certificate or a test report from the
			 fabric manufacturer or approved testing agency indicating a fire resistance
			 rating equal to or better than the above standard shall be available upon
			 request.
6) "No Smoking" signs
			 shall be posted at the entrances/exits to all amusement rides or amusement
			 attractions that require a darkened interior during operation.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.200 - Internal Combustion Engines

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
			 Under no circumstances shall the fuel supply be replenished while the engine is
			 running.
b) Any enclosed area in
			 which an internal combustion engine is operated shall be ventilated and exhaust
			 fumes shall be discharged outside the area.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.210 - Means of Access and Egress

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
			 Steps, ramps and floors that provide access to and egress from amusement rides
			 and amusement attractions shall be uniform in rise with firm mountings and wide
			 enough to permit free movement of people.
b) Exit doors shall swing outward and if
			 normally latched shall be equipped with panic bars, pressure plates or similar
			 devices that open when simple pressure is applied.
c) Illumination, either natural or
			 artificial, shall be provided at all regular and emergency exits so that safe
			 egress is assured.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.220 - Electrical Equipment - Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Effective
			 January 1, 2010, all electrical equipment related to amusement rides and
			 amusement attractions must comply with NFPA 70, Article 525.
b) Lock Out. A means shall be provided for
			 locking out the power source to the amusement ride, amusement attraction, and
			 equipment for maintenance, repair or inspection. This may be a padlock latch on
			 the main switch.
c) High Voltage
			 Lines. The outlets for electric power lines carrying more than 120 volts shall
			 be clearly marked by a contrasting color marking pen or paint, a name label or
			 a steel stencil imprint to show the voltage.
d) Outdoor Apparatus and Wiring. Electrical
			 apparatus and wiring located outdoors shall be of such quality and so
			 constructed or protected that exposure to weather will not interfere with its
			 normal operation.
e) Grounding
1) Five wire electrical systems shall be
			 grounded at the main power generator or main distribution panel. The neutral
			 wire and equipment ground shall not be bonded together at any amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction.
2) All other
			 electrical systems shall have individual ground rods connected to the amusement
			 ride or amusement attraction frame. The neutral wire and equipment ground shall
			 not be bonded together at any amusement ride or amusement attraction.
3) Sufficient electrodes to achieve 25 ohms
			 or less resistance to ground shall be utilized.
4) Any motor operating on 50 or more volts
			 shall have its frame grounded.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.230 - Hydraulic Systems

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Hydraulic
			 systems and related equipment used in connection with amusement rides or
			 amusement attractions shall be maintained per manufacturers specifications to
			 ensure safe operation at all times.
b) All systems shall have a manual lowering
			 valve or bypass system.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.240 - Air Compressors and Equipment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Air compressors, air compressor tanks, and
			 equipment used in connection with any amusement ride or amusement attraction
			 shall be constructed, equipped, and maintained per manufacturers specifications
			 to insure safe operation at all times.
b) Air compressor tanks, and equipment shall
			 be inspected and tested to manufacturers specifications and a record of the
			 last inspection made shall be kept and made available to the inspector upon
			 request.
c) Air compressor tanks
			 shall be drained daily to remove condensate.
d) Air compressor tanks and other air
			 receivers used in connection with air compressors shall have the maximum
			 allowable working pressure as determined by the manufacturer marked
			 thereon.
e) Tanks shall have a
			 pressure indicating gage.
f) Safety
			 valves shall be used in every air pressure system to prevent the pressure from
			 rising more than 10% above the maximum working pressure of the tank.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.250 - Wire Rope

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Wire rope used
			 on amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be thoroughly examined
			 periodically per amusement ride or amusement attraction manufacturer's
			 specifications.
b) Wire rope found
			 damaged shall be replaced with new wire rope conforming to specifications set
			 forth by the amusement ride or amusement attraction manufacturer. Any of the
			 following conditions shall be cause for wire rope replacement:
1) In running ropes, 6 randomly distributed
			 broken wires in one rope lay, or three broken wires in one strand in one rope
			 lay. A rope lay being the length along the rope required for one strand to make
			 one revolution around the rope;
2)
			 In pendants or standing ropes (ropes bearing the entire load or subjected to
			 constant pressure or shock loading), evidence of more than one broken wire in
			 one rope lay;
3) Abrasion,
			 scrubbing or peening causing loss of more than 1/3 of the original diameter of
			 the outside wires;
4) Corrosion
			 which results in surface pitting on the wires;
5) Kinking, crushing, birdcaging, or other
			 damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure causing some members of
			 the rope structure carrying more load than others;
6) Heat damage;
7) Reduction from the normal diameter of the
			 wire rope of more than 
			 3/64 inch for
			 diameters up to and including 3/4 inch; 
			 1/16 inch for
			 diameters over 3/4 inch up to and including
			 11/18 inches; 
			 3/32 inch for
			 diameters over 11/18 inches
			 up to 11/2 inches;
8) Any rust that
			 cannot be removed by wiping the wire rope with an oily rag or development of
			 broken wires in the vicinity of attachments. If this condition is localized in
			 an operating rope, the section in question may be eliminated by making a new
			 attachment; and
9) Wire ropes used
			 to support, suspend, bear or control forces and weights involved in the
			 movement and utilization of tubs, cars, chairs, seats, gondolas, other
			 carriers, the sweeps, or other supporting members of an amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction shall not be lengthened or repaired by splicing.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.260 - Chain

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Twisted wire or
			 stamped chain is not permitted.
b)
			 Chains with manufacturers certified load carrying capacities must be utilized
			 for safety devices and stress bearing applications.
c) Any of the following shall be cause for
			 chain replacement:
1) A 10% reduction in
			 material diameter at the worn portion of the link;
2) A twisted or disfigured link;
3) Physical deterioration of a link by
			 strain, usage, rust or corrosion;
4) Used for a purpose other than that for
			 which the manufacturer recommended; or
5) Used to carry a load in excess of the
			 manufacturer's working load limit.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.270 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
All inflatable amusement attractions shall meet the
				manufacturer's standards and specifications.
a) Anchorage in accordance with the
			 manufacturer's specifications shall be provided for inflatable amusement
			 attractions and examined daily.
b)
			 The fabric on inflatable amusement attractions shall be examined daily for rips
			 and tears and those found shall be repaired immediately.
c) Ventilators and fans shall be shielded by
			 one of the following methods:
1) Fencing
			 around unit;
2) Mesh guarding over
			 unit; or
3) Total
			 enclosure.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.280 - Non-Destructive Testing

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The owner or
			 agent shall provide the Department with a certificate of non-destructive
			 testing for each part for which the manufacturer recommends or the Board
			 requires testing.
b) Persons
			 performing non-destructive testing on amusement ride or amusement attraction
			 components, also known as "technicians" under this Section, must be qualified
			 as NDT Level II or III in accordance with the ASNT Recommended Practice No.
			 SNT-TC-1A. Only qualified individuals may perform non-destructive testing on
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction components. The Department may require
			 submission of technicians' current certifications or accept previously
			 submitted certifications.
c) The
			 Department shall maintain and disseminate a listing of all amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction components requiring non-destructive testing. This list
			 shall include the test specifications and frequency of testing.
d) A separate non-destructive testing report
			 must be submitted for each amusement ride or amusement attraction. Each
			 non-destructive test report must contain all of the following information or
			 the test will be rejected by the Department:
1) The name of the amusement ride or
			 amusement attraction.
2) The name
			 of the amusement company for which the non-destructive test technician is
			 performing the non-destructive test. The company name indicated on the report
			 must be the same company name indicated on the permit application.
3) The name of the manufacturer of the
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction.
4) The amusement ride's or amusement
			 attraction's serial number. The technician's signature indicates verification
			 that the serial number indicated on the form is the true serial number of the
			 amusement ride or amusement attraction being tested.
5) The date the non-destructive test was
			 performed.
6) A statement
			 identifying each part of the amusement ride or amusement attraction that the
			 manufacturer or the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board requires to be
			 tested, and verifying that the test was performed in compliance with such
			 requirements.
7) The manufacturer's
			 bulletin numbers applicable to the amusement ride or amusement
			 attraction.
8) A statement
			 indicating the results of the tests performed.
9) The name, address, and telephone number of
			 the testing firm.
10) The name,
			 business address, and business telephone number of the technician performing
			 the test.
11) The signature and
			 printed name of the person who performed the non-destructive test and the
			 person's level of certification with the American Society for Nondestructive
			 Testing.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.290 - Ski Lifts, Aerial Tramways, and Rope Tows

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) New Construction and Alteration
1) All new construction must be registered
			 with the Department before installation is commenced. This registration shall
			 provide the name and mailing address of the owner or agent, the location of the
			 installation, the design and location information cited in the section of the
			 ANSI B77.1 that is applicable to the type of installation being
			 registered.
2) The movement of an
			 existing installation to a new location shall be considered new
			 construction.
3) A newly
			 constructed aerial tramway shall be subjected to an acceptance test and
			 inspection as defined in the ANSI B77.1 for the installation being inspected
			 before the installation is used by the public. These tests shall be witnessed
			 by the Department.
4) Engineering
			 and architectural work shall be performed by or under the supervision of a
			 licensed professional engineer.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.302 - Outdoor and Indoor Concession Go-Karts

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Vehicle Requirements
1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver
			 padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to,
			 steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat
			 cushions.
2) All vehicles shall be
			 guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.
3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts
			 shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.
4) Vehicles' shall be equipped with a
			 guarding system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive
			 mechanism except the tires. The guarding system shall also cover the exhaust to
			 protect the passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.
5) Vehicles' fuel tanks shall be mounted
			 and/or guarded in such manner that provides protection to the passenger during
			 operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps shall conform to ANSI
			 SAE J-1241.
6) Wheels shall be
			 retained by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method
			 recommended by the manufacturer. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material
			 shall not be re-used.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.305 - Racing Go-Karts

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Vehicle
			 Requirements
1) All vehicles shall be equipped
			 with driver padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not
			 limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and
			 seat cushions.
2) All vehicles
			 shall be guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.
3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts
			 shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.
4) Vehicles shall be equipped with a guarding
			 system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive mechanism except
			 the tires. The exhaust system shall be located or guarded to protect the
			 passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.
5) Vehicles with fuel tanks shall have the
			 tanks mounted and/or guarded in a manner that provides protection to the
			 passenger during operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps
			 shall conform to ANSI SAE J-1241 and be designed and maintained so as not to
			 leak.
6) Wheels shall be retained
			 by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method recommended by the
			 manufacturer. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material shall not be
			 re-used.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.308 - Dune Buggies and All-Terrain Vehicles

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Vehicle Requirements
1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver
			 padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to,
			 steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat
			 cushions.
2) All vehicles shall be
			 guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.
3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts
			 shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.
4) Vehicles shall be equipped with a guarding
			 system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive mechanism except
			 the tires. The guarding system shall also cover the exhaust to protect the
			 passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.
5) Vehicles' fuel tanks shall be mounted
			 and/or guarded in such manner that provides protection to the passenger during
			 operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps shall conform to ANSI
			 SAE J-1241.
6) Wheels shall be
			 retained by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method
			 recommended by the manufacturer. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material
			 shall not be re-used.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.320 - Dry Type Slides

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Slide Design
			 and Construction
1) Rigid supporting framework
			 for slides shall be provided.
2)
			 The means of access to the starting platform of the slide shall be designed,
			 constructed and maintained so as not to present a hazard, such as cutting,
			 pinching, puncturing, tripping or falling, to anyone using the slide.
3) The slide shall be banked or safety walls
			 provided on curves to keep the slider's body on the slide.
4) The construction, dimensions, and the
			 mechanical attachment of the slide components shall be such that the surfaces
			 of the slide (slope, curves, turns and tunnels) are smooth and continuous for
			 its entire length. All parts that might come in contact with the slider's body
			 shall be arranged or finished so that they will not constitute a cutting,
			 pinching, puncturing, or abrasion hazard through either casual contact or
			 intended use.
5) A means of
			 cushioning the rider's landing and/or stopping shall be provided.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.330 - Trams

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If the tram is
			 used where other vehicular traffic is present, each car shall be equipped so as
			 to prevent passengers from getting on or off except at designated
			 stops.
b) Each tram car shall be
			 equipped with a signal system complying to Section
			 6000.140.
c) The driver shall not start the tram until
			 all passengers are seated.
d) The
			 maximum allowable side to side motion when the tram is in motion shall not
			 exceed six inches.
e) All hitches
			 must be equipped with safety chains:
1) To
			 keep the tram together; and
2) To
			 keep the wagon tongue from hitting the ground.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT › Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT › Section 6000.351 - Haunted Houses

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Emergency
			 Planning
1) Maximum occupant load, which
			 shall include staff, shall be determined during plan review. A sign stating
			 maximum occupant capacity shall be posted in a visible location near the
			 entrance, and staff shall control the flow of patrons so as not to exceed this
			 limit.
2) A written emergency
			 procedure plan shall be provided with the permit application packet. All
			 employees shall be trained in emergency procedure.
3) The emergency procedure plan shall include
			 training of staff and familiarization with fire alarm tone. Specific personnel
			 shall be designated to turn off all distracting noises (e.g., sound system) and
			 turn on lights when alerted by the fire alarm or otherwise notified of an
			 emergency condition.
4) While the
			 haunted house is open to the public, it shall be adequately staffed to control
			 the occupant load and assist patrons in exiting should an evacuation become
			 necessary. Staffing level shall be determined upon review of plans and may be
			 increased at the discretion of the fire department.
5) All employees shall carry flashlights and
			 know the location of all exits, fire extinguishers, light switches, electrical
			 panels and emergency phones.
6) A
			 fire drill demonstrating the implementation of the emergency plan may be
			 required at the time of inspection.
7) Phone communication shall be readily
			 available for the purpose of calling 911 in the event of an
			 emergency.