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-.22 - Construction

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An
				owner/operator shall furnish a certified stress analysis and other pertinent
				data deemed necessary by the Office for new, redesigned and all existing rides
				for which this information may be requested. Such stress analysis is and other
				data pertinent to the design, structure, factors of safety or performance
				characteristics shall be acceptable to the Office. Failure of owner/operator to
				submit the requested information shall be cause for the Chief Safety Inspector
				to deny issuance of a permit to operate.
(2) Structural materials and construction of
				rides shall conform to established engineering practices, procedures, standards
				and specifications. If a designer or manufacturer of equipment wishes to use
				materials not covered by these regulations or by reference to existing
				standards, such information concerning these materials or methods shall be
				submitted to the Office. The design details, materials and construction
				features shall provide safety factors acceptable to the Office.
(3) All amusement rides shall be designed,
				constructed and installed so as to withstand any normal stresses to which they
				may be subjected.
(4) Before being
				used by the public, amusement rides shall be placed or secured with blocking,
				cribbing, outriggers, guys or other means necessary to be stable under all
				operating conditions.
(5) All
				amusement rides, such as, but not limited to, passenger tramways, where
				restoration of electrical power could create a hazard, shall be provided with a
				main disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the
				"Off"position.
(6) The path of
				travel of an amusement ride shall have a clearance adequate to ensure that a
				passenger on the ride cannot be injured by contacting any structural member or
				other fixed object when the passenger is in the riding position.
(7) All amusement rides, buildings, tents or
				trailers excluding water flumes with enclosed sides used for amusement assembly
				shall be provided with emergency lighting fixtures clearly marking exit routes
				with suitable lighting to allow safe exit from same in the event of a power
				failure or fire.
(8) Location.
				General layouts shall be established so that continuous traffic patterns will
				exist. Box canyons formed by rides and attractions or concession booths may not
				be located immediately in front of hazardous equipment. The layouts shall be
				such to prevent traffic patterns through the concession booth back yards. The
				intermingling of water lines and electrical lines shall be avoided. Long guy
				wires or narrow braces utilized for ride, attraction or booth support shall be
				clearly marked with streamers or other devices to attract attention when
				located in traffic patterns.
(9)
				All structures used in connection with amusement rides shall be so designed and
				constructed as to carry safely all loads to which such structures may normally
				be subjected.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-56.