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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-.51 - Jump Harness

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A jump harness shall be either a full
				body harness or a seat harness with shoulder straps.
(2) A jump harness shall be available to fit
				the range of patron sizes accepted for jumping.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-53.
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-.52 - Ropes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All ropes for holding and/or lowering the jumper shall have a
				  breaking load of at least 6,000 pounds.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-53.
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-.53 - Hardware

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Carabineers
				shall be the screw gate type, manufactured of hardened steel, with at least a
				minimum breaking load of 6,000 pounds.
(2) Pulleys and shackles shall be
				manufactured of hardened steel and shall have a minimum breaking load of at
				least 6,000 pounds.
(3) All pulleys
				shall be compatible with the rope size.
(4) Webbing shall be flat or tubular
				mountaineering webbing or equivalent with a minimum breaking load of at least
				6,000 pounds. If military specification cords are used, all webbing will have
				redundant connections.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-53.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
These rules establish minimum safety standards for the
				  installation, assembly, repair, maintenance, use, operation, disassembly, and
				  inspection of amusement rides at carnivals and fairs. These safety standards
				  are for the protection of the employees and the general public using these
				  rides.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-80.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.02 - Application

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The rules apply to amusement rides at carnivals and fairs, to
				  the manager of such rides, and to the persons employed in connection with these
				  rides and to their employees.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-80.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.04 - Owner/Operator Responsibility; Rider Responsibility; Warnings and Signage

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Every manager
				of a carnival ride shall comply with or effect compliance with all provisions
				of these rules and regulations, and every employer and employee shall comply
				with all provisions which concern or affect his conduct.
(2) Each owner, manager, or lessee is
				responsible for filing one of the following with the Office of Insurance and
				Safety Fire Commissioner prior to any ride being placed into operation:
(a) A certificate of insurance against
				liability for injury to persons arising out of the operation of the carnival or
				fair ride in the amount of at least one million ($1,000,000) dollars.
(b) A bond for and in the same amount as
				stated in (a) above.
(c) Cash or
				other security acceptable to the Department for and in the amount as stated in
				(a) above.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.05 - Application for Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) No carnival ride shall be operated at any
				time or location unless a permit is issued by the Office.
(2) Each owner, manager, or lessee shall
				apply for a permit on or before January 1 of each year, on a form furnished by
				the Office. The following must accompany the application:
(a) Certificate of insurance, bond, or
				securities;
(b) List identifying
				each ride;
(c) Itinerary with
				intended dates and locations of use;
(d) An inspection fee of $65.00 for each
				ride;
(e) An annual permit fee of
				$50.00;
(f) The form of payment
				must be a certified check or money order made payable to the Office of
				Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.06 - Notice of Hearing and Penalties

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Issuance of Citation or Notice of
				Administrative Proceeding:
(a) If, upon
				inspection by an inspector or deputy inspector,
1. A carnival ride is deemed to be in an
				unsafe condition,
2. The owner,
				operator, user, contractor, or installer has not complied with the Carnival
				Ride Safety Law or these rules, or
3. When a written warning has been issued and
				the violations continues, then the deputy inspector shall issue the violator a
				Citation stating the date, time and place of the violation, the specific
				violation, the recommended penalty, and shall offer the respondent the
				opportunity for a hearing as set forth in this section.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.07 - Identification and Rating Plates

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Every carnival ride shall be identified by a trade or
				  descriptive name and an identification number, and there shall be firmly
				  attached thereto in a readily visible location on a metal plate upon which
				  there is legibly impressed the name and number of the ride, its model number if
				  any, and the name and address of its manufacturer. Upon the same or another
				  metal plate so attached, there shall be legibly impressed the maximum safe
				  number of passengers and the maximum safe speed.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-89.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.08 - Rebuilt and Modified Rides

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
If an carnival ride which has withstood a performance test as
				  required is thereafter materially rebuilt or so modified as to change its
				  original action:
(a) The ride shall be
				re-identified by a different name or identification number or both;
(b) The ride shall be subject to all other
				provisions of this Chapter as if it were a new device not previously
				used.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-89.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.09 - Control of Operation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Carnival rides shall be operated only by
				competent operators at least 16 years of age.
(2) Every operator shall have knowledge of
				the use and function of all normal operating controls, signal systems, and
				safety devices applicable to the ride and of the proper use, function,
				capacity, and speed of the particular ride which he is operating. An operator
				shall be in the immediate vicinity of the operating controls during operation
				and shall have complete control of the r ide at all times while being operated
				for the public's use. When the ride is shut down, provisions shall be made to
				prevent operation by the public.
(3) No person other than the trained operator
				shall be permitted to handle such controls during normal operation. This
				provision does not apply to carnival rides designed to be operated or
				controlled by a passenger.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-90.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.10 - Overspeeding and Overloading

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A ride shall not be loaded beyond its rated capacity nor
				  shall it be operated at an unsafe speed or at any speed other than that
				  prescribed by the design engineer or manufacturer. When this information is not
				  obtainable, the criteria for safe operating speeds and rated capacity shall be
				  established by the Office.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-83.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.11 - Medical and First Aid

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The owner and operator shall ensure the availability of
				  medical and first aid.
(a) While the
				venue is open or has patrons on the site, in the absence of an infirmary,
				clinic, or hospital available adjacent to the site or within one-half mile of
				the rides and attractions, one or more adequately trained and certified
				individuals shall be available on premises at all times with appropriate skills
				to render first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In addition, first aid
				supplies recommended and approved by the American Red Cross or by a consulting
				physician shall be readily available.
(b) At the site office or other appropriate
				place on the site, the telephone numbers for physician, hospital, ambulance and
				local f ire and police services shall be conspicuously posted for use by the
				staff and public in the event of emergency.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-83.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.12 - Fatalities, Personal Injury, and Accidents

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Accidents involving fatalities or serious
				personal injury. In the event of an accident involving fatalities, serious
				personal injury, or personal injury requiring immediate overnight
				hospitalization, and of which the owner or operator has knowledge (Authority:
				O.C.G.A. Sec.
				25-15-91):
(a) The ride or activity shall be shut down
				and immediately taken out of service:
(b) The ride or activity shall be secured to
				prevent operation until the Office has conducted a full investigation;
				and
(c) The accident shall be
				immediately reported to the Office by telephone, and shall be augmented by a
				detailed written report submitted by certified mail or similar means not later
				than the close of the next business day following the accident.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.13 - Inspections

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All inspections will be conducted in accordance with the
				  applicable sections as follows:
(a)
				ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials);
(b) Standard Building Code;
(c) National Electrical Code;
(d) The Rules and Regulations as adopted by
				the Board and approved by the Commissioner;
(e) As a minimum upon the ride manufacturer's
				specification and recommendations.
(f) The requirements for welding procedures
				and welder qualifications use, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6 and C3.4 (American
				Welding Society Standards for the welding of steel, aluminum, sheet metal and
				stainless steel and torch brazing.)
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-83.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.14 - Mechanical Failure Reports

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The owner and/or manager of an amusement ride shall report
				  any major breakdown to the Office within 24 hours after occurrence of the
				  incident by telephone or other media of immediate communication. The owner
				  and/or manager shall confirm this report in writing within seven (7) days after
				  the occurrence of the reportable incident. Upon being advised of such an
				  incident, the Commissioner or his authorized agent, after reviewing the
				  circumstances, may order the ride or device to be withheld from operation, and
				  in such cases the Office shall conduct an immediate investigation. The ride
				  shall be released for repair and operation only after a thorough and complete
				  investigation by the Office.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-89.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.15 - Removal of Parts

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In instances of ride failure no part of a ride shall be moved
				  or disturbed prior to an investigation by the Office.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-89.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.16 - Load Tests

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) When the inspector deems necessary, a
				load test may be required prior to use on the following rides:
(a) Rides having suspended passenger seats or
				spaces;
(b) Rides normally operated
				at speeds or with movements creating severe centrifugal forces;
(c) Rides so elevated that structural failure
				is likely to cause passengers to be injured by falling;
(d) Rides as to which the Office has ordered
				a test upon finding it necessary to assure safety.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.18 - Operations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Assembly and
				Disassembly.
(a) Competent Supervision. The
				assembly and disassembly of an amusement device or a temporary structure shall
				be done by or under the immediate supervision of a person experienced and
				instructed in the proper performance of such work in respect to the device or
				structure.
(b) Quality of Assembly
				Work. Assembly work shall be performed in a proper and workmanlike manner.
				Parts shall be properly aligned and shall not be bent, distorted, cut or
				otherwise injured to force a fit. Parts requiring lubrication shall be
				lubricated in the course of assembly. Fastening and locking devices, such as
				bolts, cap screws, cotter pins, lock washers, etc., shall be installed where
				required for dependable operation. Nuts shall be drawn tight, cotter pins shall
				be spread, and lock nuts firmly set. Welding of parts upon which safe operation
				depends will be in accordance to AWS Standards welding & brazing procedures
				done by welders qualified to those procedures, procedures shall be provide by
				the manufacturer.
(c) Quality and
				Inspection of Parts. Parts which are excessively worn or which have been
				materially damaged 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 discover such wear or
				damage and immediate inspection of fastening devices shall be made after
				assembly to assure that they have been properly installed.
(d) Tools and Equipment.
1. Persons engaged in the assembly or
				disassembly of amusement devices shall be provided with and shall use tools of
				proper size and design to enable the work to be done safely. Broken, damaged,
				and unsuitable tools shall not be used. Electrically operated tools shall be
				grounded during use.
2. Ladders,
				scaffolds, and safety belts used in assembly or disassembly work shall be of
				such design, material, and construction as to provide reasonable and adequate
				protection to the persons using them.
3. Fiber rope used in assembly or disassembly
				work shall be standard quality manila or equivalent in strength.
4. Tackle blocks shall be of a size to fit
				the rope. All load-carrying equipment shall be designed and constructed
				throughout to support the intended load.
(e) Persons in Work Area. A sufficient number
				of persons to do the work properly shall be engaged for the assembly or
				disassembly of amusement devices. Persons not so engaged in this work and who
				may create a hazard shall be prevented from entering the work area.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.19 - Maintenance

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) General. All
				equipment relative to carnival rides shall be given periodic maintenance
				service. This shall include proper lubrication and cleaning of machinery,
				engines, and motors. Worn mechanical parts and machinery shall be periodically
				inspected for loose fasteners. Lockout devices shall be engaged prior to
				inspecting or servicing a piece of equipment. Equipment and structure for
				amusement rides shall be kept free from protruding nails, loose nails,
				splintered wood, loose and wobbly seats, and rough, loose, or dangerous arm
				rests.
(2) Wire rope:
(a) shall be thoroughly examined. Wire rope
				found to be damaged shall be condemned and replaced with new rope of proper
				design and capacity as per data tag that is attached. Any of the following
				conditions shall be cause for rope replacement.
1. In running ropes, six randomly distributed
				broken wires in one rope lay, or three broken wires in one strand in one rope
				lay. A rope lay is the length along the rope in which one strand makes a
				complete revolution around the rope.
2. In pendants or standing ropes, (ropes
				bearing the entire load and subjected to constant pressure and surge shocks)
				evidence of more than one broken wire in one rope lay.
3. Abrasion, scrubbing, or peeling causing
				loss of more than 1/3 of the original diameter of the outside wires.
4. Severe corrosion.
5. Severe kinking, severe crushing, or other
				damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure.
6. Heat damage resulting from a torch or arc
				caused by contact with electrical wires.
7. Reduction from normal diameter of more
				than 3/64 inch for diameters up to and including 3/4 inch; 1/16 inch for
				diameters 7/8 inch to 1 1/8 inches; 3/32 inch for diameters 1 1/4 inches to 1
				1/2 inches. Marked reduction in diameter indicating deterioration of the core
				resulting in lack of proper support for the load carrying strands. Excessive
				rope stretch or elongation may be an indication of internal
				deterioration.
8. Bird-caging or
				other distortion resulting in some members of the rope structure carrying more
				load than others.
9. Noticeable
				rusting or developing of broken wires in the vicinity of attachments. If this
				condition is localized in an operating rope, the section in question can be
				eliminated by making a new attachment. This may be done rather than replacing
				the entire rope.
10. All wire rope
				used to support, suspend, bear, or control forces and weight shall be double
				clamped.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.21 - Daily Inspection

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The carnival rides shall be inspected each day they are
				  intended to be used. This inspection shall be made by a person experienced and
				  instructed in the proper assembly and operation of the device and shall be
				  performed before the device is put into normal operation. The inspection and
				  test shall include the operation of control devices, speed limiting devices,
				  brakes, and other equipment provided for safety. A record of each inspection
				  and test shall be made at once upon completion of the test and shall be kept
				  with the device and available to the Office. An operator or manager shall not
				  knowingly use, or permit to be used, a ride which is not properly assembled or
				  which is defective or unsafe in any of its parts, controls, or safety
				  equipment.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  25-15-89.
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 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES › Rule 120-3-28-.22 - Special Situations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) This Code is to provide for the safety of
				life and limb and to promote the public welfare. Where a rule because of
				practical difficulty cannot be complied with literally or where its literal
				application would cause undue hardship, the Office may upon written request,
				grant exceptions, but only when it is clearly evident that reasonable safety is
				assured.
(2) In the event that an
				unsafe condition is discovered during the course of a safety inspection on a
				carnival device and the manufacturer of that device is no longer in business
				and cannot be contacted for specific repairs, the Office shall determine the
				necessary requirements needed in order to return the carnival device to safe
				operating conditions.
(3)
				Exemptions from Standards and Regulations approved by the Office. The
				owner/operator of the following equipment shall be exempt from applying for a
				permit or inspection. The owner/operator shall meet all other requirements of
				the Safety Act and these Rules.
(a) Mechanical
				bulls, climbing walls, human powered equipment or attractions, including but
				not limited to space balls, orbitrons, air supported structures, paddle boats,
				water cycles, bicycles.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 121-1-.01 - Organization of the Board; Membership

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall consist of members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, as provided by O.C.G.A. 43-14-3.
Ga. L. 1983, pp. 427-429; O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-3; 43-14-5.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 121-1-.02 - Meetings

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Regular Board meetings shall be held on dates as scheduled by the Board. Regular Division meetings shall be held on dates as scheduled by the respective Division.
(2) Special Board meetings shall be scheduled by the Joint Secretary upon request by the Chairman or upon the recommendation of a majority of the Board members, by giving each member at least ten (10) days notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting. By consent of a majority of the Board members and the Chairman, a special meeting may be called with less than 10 days notice.
(3) Special Division meetings shall be scheduled by the Joint Secretary upon request by the respective Chairman or upon the recommendation of a majority of the respective Division, by giving each member at least ten (10) days notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting. By consent of a majority of the members of the respective Division and the respective Chairman, a special meeting may be called with less than ten (10) days notice.
(4) For Board meetings, the quorum required shall be fifty percent of the members of the Board. For the Division meetings, the quorum required shall be three members of the respective Division.
Ga. L. 1983, pp. 427-429.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-1 - ORGANIZATION › Rule 121-1-.03 - Administration of Rules and Regulations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Rules and Regulations pertaining to the administration of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board shall be administered by the Executive Director through the Joint Secretary, Examining Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Ga. L. 1983, pp. 427-429.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.02 - Statewide Master and Journeyman Plumber License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) To obtain a statewide Class I or Class II master plumber or a statewide journeyman plumber license, a person must submit a completed application, meet the experience requirement, obtain a score of seventy (70) on the appropriate examination, and pay the required fees. An applicant must provide three persons who are currently licensed as plumbers who can attest to the applicant's good character and plumbing experience to the satisfaction of the Division. At least one reference must be a licensed master plumber. Statewide Class I master plumber licenses are restricted to plumbing involving single-family dwellings and one-level dwellings designed for not more than two families and commercial structures not to exceed 10,000 square feet in area. Statewide Class II master plumber licenses are unrestricted.
(2) Applicants for statewide master plumber license must document a minimum of 5 years experience in plumbing work as would be covered by items of the Georgia State Plumbing Code. At least 2 years of experience must be Primary Experience as defined in paragraph (5) below. Applicants for Class II Unrestricted master plumber license must document experience in commercial or industrial plumbing.
(3) Applicants for statewide journeyman plumbers license must document a minimum of 3 years experience in plumbing work as would be covered by items of the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Such experience may be Primary or Secondary experience as defined in paragraphs (5) or (6) below.
(4) Primary Experience shall mean working experience gained through the direct installation of plumbing systems of a type which would be covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code and/or under supervision of a licensed master plumber and directly related activity. Examples of Primary Experience would include; but not be limited to:
(a) installation of plumbing pipes and fixtures by a plumbing contractor, master plumber, journeyman plumber, plumbing foreman, plumbing superintendent, a military plumber with a rank of at least a 3rd class petty officer or E-4 noncommissioned officer;
(b) mechanical engineer or design by a registered professional engineer having responsibility for follow-up project inspection.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.03 - Conditioned Air Contractor License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) To obtain a Class I (Restricted) or Class II (Non-restricted) conditioned air contractor license, a person must submit a completed application, meet the prerequisite experience requirement, obtain a score of seventy (70) on the appropriate examination, and pay all fees required by the Board. An applicant must submit three references on the required form from persons who can attest to the applicant's good character and conditioned air experience to the satisfaction of the Division. Each reference must be from an Architect, Professional Engineer, Inspector, or licensed conditioned air contractor who shall include his or her registration or license number. Class I conditioned air contractor licenses are restricted to conditioned air contracting involving conditioned air systems or equipment not exceeding 175,000 BTU of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling, and Class II licenses are unrestricted. For classifying systems, each complete system in a single installation is to be considered an individual job.
(2) Applicants must document a minimum of four years experience for Class I and five years for Class II in conditioned air work of a type covered by the Georgia Heating and Air Conditioning Code, (regardless of whether such Code was applicable to the work in the area or at the time such work was performed by the applicant). Applicants for Class II licenses must document experience with installations of conditioned air systems which exceed 175,000 BTU (net) of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling.
(3) "Experience" shall mean working experience gained through the direct installation of and responsibility for conditioned air systems of a type covered by the Georgia Heating and Air Conditioning Code (regardless of whether such Code was in effect in the area or at the time the applicant gained such experience) and activities related directly thereto.
(a) Experience for Class I shall consist of two years of residential installation experience as a lead mechanic, one year as a service technician (to include an E.P.A. license), one year of residential supervisory experience, and a Board approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
(b) Experience for Class II shall consist of two years of installation as a lead mechanic with at least one of the years being commercial only, one year as a service technician or service supervisor (to include an E.P.A. license), two years of commercial supervisory experience and a Board approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.04 - Statewide Low-Voltage Contractor License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) To obtain a statewide class LV-A, Class LV-T, Class LV-U, or class LV-G contractor license, a person must submit a completed application, meet the prerequisite experience requirements, obtain a score of seventy (70) on the appropriate examination, and pay the required fees. Statewide class LV-A low voltage contractor licenses are restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. Statewide Class LV-T low voltage contractors licenses are restricted to telecommunication and general system low-voltage contracting. Statewide class LV-G low voltage contractor licenses are restricted to general system low-voltage contracting. Statewide LV-U low-voltage licenses are unrestricted.
(2) To qualify for taking the examination, applicants for statewide low-voltage contractor license must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in low-voltage wiring in the category of licensure for which the applicant is applying. Completion of courses in electronics through a school of engineering technology or a technical trade school will be credited as experience equivalent to the actual instructional time up to a maximum of six (6) months.
(3) General low-voltage systems mean any electrical systems, other than alarm or telecommunication systems, involving low-voltage wiring, as defined in Code Section 43-14-2-10.3, including, but not limited to stand alone intercom systems and call alert systems (audio or visual); distribution wiring for alarm systems and telecommunications systems including local area network systems; sound systems; public address systems; the low voltage side of energy management systems; antenna systems and satellite dish systems, except CATV systems exempted in Code Section 43-14-13(i); irrigation system wiring; and low voltage lighting.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-2; 43-14-5; 43-14-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.05 - Statewide License by Endorsement

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A person may be issued a contractor, master, journeyman, or manager license by submitting a completed application which documents that he meets the prerequisite experience requirements and holds a current out of state license in an appropriate classification based on passing an examination issued and conducted by a licensing board qualifying under paragraph (2) of this rule, with the required application fee and license fee.
(2) To qualify for purposes of this rule, an out of state licensing board must conduct examinations and have requirements which are substantially equal to the examination and requirements of this board at the time the application for license is filed with this board, provided that a similar privilege is offered to persons licensed under this board, and that a formal written agreement exists between the subject's licensing boards. The type and classification of license issued will be determined by this Board based on the requirements of the other licensing board.
(3) The appropriate division of the board may deny a license under this rule if it appears that the applicant is attempting to circumvent the requirements of Georgia law by first becoming licensed in another state, or if the applicant has been the subject of disciplinary action in the state in which licensed or has committed any act which would be grounds for disciplinary action in this State.
(4) Persons licensed under grandfather provisions who have not passed an examination conducted by a licensing board qualifying under paragraph (2) of this rule will not qualify for license under this rule.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5; 43-14-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.06 - Review Course for Re-examination

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Any applicant for conditioned air contractor, electrical contractor, master plumber, or journeyman plumber who takes and fails the examination twice after July 1, 1989, must present satisfactory evidence to the appropriate division of the board that the applicant has completed a board approved review course before such applicant will be scheduled for a third examination. If such applicant fails the examination a third time, the applicant shall not be required to complete additional courses prior to taking subsequent examinations.
(2) Any applicant for a low-voltage license or a certificate as a utility manager who takes and fails the examination twice may complete a board approved review course. If such course is completed, then evidence of such completion may be submitted to the appropriate division.
(3) To be approved, an outline of the review course must be submitted to the appropriate division of the board. Such outline must list the topics covered, the actual time of instruction, the name of the instructor, and other information determined necessary for division review. The review course must meet one of the following:
(a) a course which covers code requirements conducted by a college, postsecondary technical school, or a military service; or
(b) a course of a minimum of 6 hours of actual instruction, conducted by an instructor who holds a contractor or master license in the appropriate trade and who has prior teaching or training experience acceptable to the appropriate division. The course must cover the following topics:
1. a review of examination topics;
2. a review of examinations references;
3. instruction on code, calculations, and other examination topics;
4. instructions on testing skills;
5. instructions on study and examination preparation skills; and 6. other related topics acceptable to the division; or
(c) a course of a minimum of 6 hours of actual instruction related to code or industry practices, conducted by an instructor who holds a contractor or master license in the appropriate trade and who has prior teaching and training experience acceptable to the appropriate division.
(d) a correspondence course related to code or industry practices, the successful completion of which is determined by a written evaluation, which is acceptable to the division; or
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.07 - Statewide Utility Contractor License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The applicant for statewide utility contractor examination must submit a completed application which:
(a) Indicates if the applicant is a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation and, if a partnership or corporation, lists the names and addresses of the partners or officers and when and where formed or incorporated.
(b) Includes a copy of the safety policy adopted by the applicant. The safety policy must state the applicant's concern and support of safety, active and continuing efforts to provide a safe working environment, compliance with state and federal safety requirements, maintenance of a safety program, and requirements for regularly scheduled safety meetings for all field personnel.
(c) Includes a statement attesting to the employment of at least one current utility manager certificate holder on a regular, full-time basis to supervise the applicant's utility work by each permanent office.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.08 - Statewide Utility Manager Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applicants for statewide utility manager certificate must:
(a) submit a completed application;
(b) meet the prerequisite experience requirement, as defined in this Rule;
(c) pay the required fees;
(d) and obtain a score of seventy (70) on the utility manager examination.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.09 - Statewide Utility Foreman Certificate

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applicants for a statewide utility foreman certificate must submit a completed application with the required fee, which documents the successful completion of a division approved course of safety training
as detailed in section  121-2-.10  of the board rules.
(2) Applicants for a statewide utility foreman certificate must have at least one (1) year of experience in the field in the construction, erection, alteration or repair of utility systems at least five feet underground to be eligible for this certification.
(3) Applicants for a statewide utility foreman certificate must submit notarized letters on company letterhead from their employers listed in Part II - Experience Record on the Application for Certification as a Utility Foreman to verify their experience record in the field for the minimum duration required for certification by this rule.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5, 43-14-6, 43-14-8.4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.10 - Utility Foreman Safety Training Course

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Safety Training Course required of persons applying for utility foreman certification must be a course with at least 12 hours of actual instruction including Competent Person in Trenching and Excavation and Confined Space Entry Training. The course must give adequate instruction on methods of design of protective systems, procedures for conducting initial inspections, soil assessment methods, methods for checking for the presence of fissures, methods of assessing the capacity of the system to resist load, methods of assessing the stability of adjoining structures, and methods of conducting daily inspections and inspection based on changing circumstances, as covered by 29CFP11926(P). The course instructor must have field experience, training experience, and educational background and have completed a Safety Training Course, acceptable to the division.
(2) In order to be approved as a Safety Training Course, the course outline and procedures, participate workbook, and instructor's qualifications must be submitted to the utility division. If the course and the instructor are acceptable to the division, the course will receive probationary approval for one year. Continuation of the approval beyond the initial one year period will be based on the board review of the course and instructor, any audit by the division of the course, participants attending. As a condition of approval, the division reserves the right to have members or staff attend courses unannounced and without charge. If the division determines that the course is not adequate or the instructor is not qualified, the division may cancel its approval at any time. If the course or instructor are not accepted by OSHA as adequate for competent person training, or confined space entry training, the division may cancel its approval of the course or instructor at any time. Persons conducting a course for which approval has been denied or canceled may request to meet with the division to discuss the course.
O.C.G.A. §§
										43-1-25; 43-14-5, 43-14-6, 43-14-8.4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.11 - Statewide Plumber Medical Gas Piping Systems Certification

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Medical gas piping is any piping system purveying oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or other nonflammable medical gas and/or a vacuum piping within a medical, dental, or other health care facility including a laboratory within a health care facility.
(2) To obtain a Statewide Medical Gas Piping Certification to install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems a person must:
(a) Hold a current Georgia master or journeyman plumber license;
(b) Successfully complete a 32 hour division approved medical gas piping certification program in compliance with American Society of Sanitary Engineers 6000 series based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems (National Fire Protection Association 99) currently approved by the State Fire Marshal. Program must include:
1. a minimum of 24 hours classroom instruction; and
2. a written examination and braze testing as per American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section IX or American Welding Society B2.2. Braze test must be performed on a minimum of 1 1/2" type "L" tubing; and
(c) complete and return an application form with documentation of successful completion of a division approved Medical Gas Piping Certification Program.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 121 - STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD › Chapter 121-2 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE › Rule 121-2-.12 - Licensure for Military Spouses and Transitioning Service Members

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) As used in the rule:
(a) "License" means the definition provided in O.C.G.A. §
									43-1-34 to include a document, permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued by or on behalf of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board;
(b) "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National Guard;
(c) "Military spouse" means a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member;
(d) "Service member" means an active or reserve member of the armed forces, including the National Guard.
(e) "Transitioning service member" means a member of the military on active duty status or on separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation.