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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.60 - Amusement Attractions - General Provisions › Section 09.12.60.12 - Fire Protection

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A. Flammable and
				Combustible Liquids.
(1) An owner shall store
				and handle liquid petroleum gases and flammable liquids as required under the:
(a) Occupational Safety and Health Standards-
				29 CFR §
												1910.106 (OSHA); and
(b) National Fire Protection Association
				(NFPA) standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal or designee or the Baltimore
				City Fire Prevention Bureau.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.60 - Amusement Attractions - General Provisions › Section 09.12.60.13 - Electrical Requirements

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A. Electrical
				systems, conductors, and equipment installed on or used in conjunction with
				amusement attractions shall comply with:
(1)
				The National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association 70 in effect
				at the time of the manufacture of the amusement attraction; or
(2) At a minimum, the National Fire
				Protection Association 70 (1987).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.60 - Amusement Attractions - General Provisions › Section 09.12.60.14 - Rules of Procedure for Hearings

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All contested case hearings before the Commissioner shall be
				  governed by COMAR 09.01.02.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.60 - Amusement Attractions - General Provisions › Section 09.12.60.15 - Variances

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A. Application for
				Variance.
(1) An affected owner may apply to
				the Commissioner for a variance from any regulation adopted under Business
				Regulation Article, Title 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2) An application for variance shall be in
				writing and shall include:
(a) The name and
				address of the applicant;
(b)
				Identification of the regulation from which the applicant seeks a
				variance;
(c) The location,
				equipment, and practices involved;
(d) A detailed statement of the applicant's
				reasons for requesting a variance;
(e) A statement of the steps the applicant
				has taken and will take, with specific dates when appropriate, to protect the
				public against the specific hazard covered by the regulation; and
(f) Any request for a hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.60 - Amusement Attractions - General Provisions › Section 09.12.60.16 - Additional Requirements - Attraction Specific Requirements

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See COMAR 09.12.61 for additional requirements based on type
				  of amusement attraction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.01 - Purpose

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This chapter identifies specific provisions for
				  ropeway-aerial lifts, towers and conveyors as well as challenge courses and
				  canopy/zipline tours in addition to providing cross references to specific
				  provisions of other types of attractions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by
				  reference to the extent that they are referenced in this chapter:
A. The American National Standard for
				Passenger Ropeways-Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and
				Conveyors-Safety Requirements, ANSI B77.1-1999, excluding Section 2.3.6.3;
				and
B. ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Challenge
				Courses and Canopy/Zip Line Tours Standards.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.03 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State

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In addition to the requirements in COMAR 09.12.60 and
				  09.12.62, water slides erected permanently or temporarily in the State shall
				  comply with the requirements of COMAR 09.12.63.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.04 - Go-Kart Operations

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In addition to the requirements in COMAR 09.12.60 and
				  09.12.62, go-kart operations shall comply with the requirements of COMAR
				  09.12.64.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.05 - Ropeways-Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Towers, and Conveyors

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In addition to the requirements in COMAR 09.12.60, passenger
				  transportation systems that use cables, ropes, or other flexible elements for
				  power transmission in the system shall conform to the American National
				  Standard for Passenger Ropeways-Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts,
				  Tows and Conveyors-Safety Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in
				  COMAR 09.12.61.02.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.06 - Challenge Courses and Canopy/Zip Line Tours

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In addition to the requirements in COMAR 09.12.60, Challenge
				  Courses and Canopy/Zip Line Tours shall conform to the ANSI/ACCT 03-2016
				  Challenge Courses and Canopy/Zip Line Tours Standards, which is incorporated by
				  reference in COMAR 09.12.61.02.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.07 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions

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The requirements for inflatable amusement attractions are in
				  COMAR 09.12.66 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.61 - Amusement Attractions - Attraction Specific Provisions › Section 09.12.61.08 - All Other Amusement Attractions

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In addition to the requirements in COMAR 09.12.60, all other
				  amusement attractions covered under this subtitle not included in Regulations
				  .05 -.07 of this chapter shall comply with the requirements under COMAR
				  09.12.62.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.01 - Purpose

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In addition to the general requirements contained in COMAR
				  09.12.60, this chapter establishes specific requirements for the installation,
				  assembly, repair, maintenance, use, operation, disassembly, and inspection of
				  amusement attractions permanently or temporarily erected at amusement parks,
				  carnivals, or fairs operated in the State with the exception of challenge
				  courses, and ropeways-aerial lifts which are provided for in COMAR 09.12.61 and
				  inflatable amusement attractions which are provided for in COMAR
				  09.12.66.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Accepted engineering practice" means
				engineering practice that conforms to accepted principles, tests, or standards
				of nationally recognized technical or scientific authorities including, but not
				limited to, ASTM.
(2) "ASTM" means
				ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and
				Materials.
(3) "Containing device"
				means a strap, belt, bar, gate, or other safety device designed to prevent
				accidental or inadvertent dislodgement of a rider from an amusement attraction,
				that does not provide physical support.
(4) "Design load" means the load established
				by the manufacturer for normal operation, with required factors of safety and
				design to withstand both static and dynamic loads, including dead, live, and
				wind loads and impact.
(5)
				"Fail-safe" means a characteristic of an amusement attraction or component of
				an amusement attraction that is designed so that the normal and expected
				failure mode results in a safe condition.
(6) "Fence" means a type of barrier:
(a) Consisting of, but not limited to, posts,
				boards, wire, stakes, or rails; and
(b) Used to inhibit an individual from coming
				into contact with the moving portion or restricted portion of an amusement
				attraction.
(7) "Owner"
				has the meaning stated in Business Regulation Article, §
										3-101, Annotated
				Code of Maryland.
(8) "Qualified
				person" means a person who:
(a) By extensive
				knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability
				to solve or resolve problems relating to the work; or
(b) Possesses a recognized degree,
				certificate, or professional standing.
(9) "Rated capacity" means a capacity:
(a) Established by the manufacturer for the
				normal loading and operation of an amusement attraction; or
(b) If the manufacturer has not established a
				capacity, as established by the Commissioner after inspection.
(10) "Restraining device" means a
				safety belt, harness, chain, bar, or other device that affords physical
				support, retention, or restraint to a rider on an amusement
				attraction.
(11) Rider.
(a) "Rider" means any person who is:
(i) Getting on an amusement
				attraction;
(ii) Using an amusement
				attraction; or
(iii) Getting off an
				amusement attraction.
(b) "Rider" does not include employees of the
				amusement attraction owner while engaged in the duties of their
				employment.
(12) "Safety
				retainer" means a secondary safety rope, bar, attachment, or other device
				designed to prevent parts of an amusement attraction from becoming disengaged
				from the mechanism or from tipping or tilting in a manner to cause hazard to a
				person near or riding on an amusement attraction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.03 - Incorporation by Reference

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The ASTM International Standards on Amusement Rides and
				  Devices, is incorporated by reference in COMAR
				  09.12.60.03A to
				  the extent referenced in this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.04 - Access, Egress, and Walking Surfaces

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A. General
				Requirements.
(1) All amusement attractions
				shall have a safe and adequate means of access and egress.
(2) All walking surfaces, including, but not
				limited to, loading and unloading areas, platforms, landings, stairs, and ramps
				shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant.
(3) If there is the potential for exposure to
				a fall distance exceeding 30 inches, the owner shall take action to inhibit
				such falls.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.05 - General Environment

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A. The following
				procedures shall be implemented during a lightning or high wind storm, tornado
				or severe storm warning, fire, or if violence, riot, or civil disturbance
				occurs or threatens to occur in an amusement park, carnival lot, or fair:
(1) The manufacturer's wind-related and
				weather-related restrictions shall be followed during periods of high wind or
				storm;
(2) Each rider shall be
				unloaded or evacuated safely from the amusement attraction immediately;
				and
(3) The amusement attraction
				shall be closed and secured immediately.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.06 - Equipment and Materials

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A. If amusement
				attractions use mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic energy, these systems shall
				have a means of being locked out, when necessary, for performing maintenance or
				inspections.
B. Pressure vessels
				and pressure vessel systems shall conform to the requirements of the Maryland
				Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act, Public Safety Article, §§
									12-901 -12-919,
				Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 09.12.01, including the inspection
				requirements.
C. Hydraulic Systems.
(1) Hydraulic systems and other related
				equipment used in connection with an amusement attraction shall be:
(a) Maintained to ensure safe operation at
				all times;
(b) Equipped with a
				relief valve;
(c) Equipped with a
				manual lowering valve, if applicable; and
(d) Inspected for leaks, damaged pipes, and
				worn or deteriorated hoses before each operation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.07 - Location and Operation

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A. Assembly and
				Disassembly.
(1) The assembly and disassembly
				of an amusement attraction shall be performed:
(a) In accordance with the manufacturer's
				procedures and specifications;
(b)
				Using only manufacturer specified components, fasteners, and tools;
(c) Under the immediate supervision of a
				person experienced and trained in the proper procedures; and
(d) In a professional manner.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.08 - Maintenance

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A. Each owner shall
				read and become familiar with the contents of the manufacturer's instructions
				and specifications for each amusement attraction owned and operated.
B. The owner shall ensure that each amusement
				attraction is inspected each day before operation to ensure that:
(1) No part is damaged, missing, or worn;
				and
(2) The amusement attraction is
				compliant with the manufacturer's specifications.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.09 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.10 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.11 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.12 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.13 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.14 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.15 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.16 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.17 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.18 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.19 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.62 - Amusement Attractions Erected Permanently or Temporarily at Carnivals, Fairs, and Amusement Parks › Section 09.12.62.20 - Recodified

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.01 - Purpose

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A. This chapter
				establishes specific requirements for water slides in addition to the general
				requirements contained in COMAR 09.12.62, in order to ensure that water slides
				erected permanently or temporarily in the State are safely constructed,
				operated, and maintained.
B.
				Design, construction, maintenance, and operation requirements for any public
				swimming pool associated with a water slide are under the jurisdiction of the
				Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.02 - Definitions

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A. The following
				terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Deck" means the area surrounding a pool
				or flume which is specifically constructed or installed for use by
				sliders.
(2) "Dispatcher" means the
				attendant who directly controls the operation at the top of the water
				slide.
(3) "Flume" means an
				inclined channel containing water which provides a transit path for conveying
				people.
(4) "Grouping" means more
				than two persons.
(5) "Runout"
				means the horizontal portion at the end of a flume which contains a flow of
				water and allows for safe deceleration and exit of sliders.
(6) "Splash pool" means a pool at the base of
				the slide from which sliders exit to the deck.
(7) "Splash pool supervisor" means the
				attendant who directly controls the activity in the splash pool and immediate
				vicinity.
(8) "Upper pool" means a
				shallow trough or pool at the top of the slide where the slider begins the
				descent.
(9) "Water slide" means a
				recreational device which:
(a) Has a total
				vertical drop of 10 feet or more;
(b) Uses flowing water to provide low
				friction in the slide bed or flume;
(c) Is designed to provide a descending ride
				into a splash pool or runout at the base of the slide; and
(d) May consist of one or more flumes, an
				upper pool, a splash pool, a pump reservoir, and water treatment and pumping
				facilities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.03 - Manual

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A. Each owner of a
				water slide shall develop or obtain a detailed written operational manual for
				all phases of operation and maintenance of each component of the water
				slide.
B. Each owner shall ensure
				that the manual is legible, in English, and readily accessible.
C. The manual shall include:
(1) Water slide maintenance and cleanup
				procedures;
(2) Repair procedures
				for water slides and decks;
(3)
				Equipment operation instructions;
(4) Inspection procedures;
(5) Operator job descriptions;
(6) First aid procedures;
(7) A list of emergency medical telephone
				numbers;
(8) Recordkeeping logs
				for:
(a) Operational activities including
				daily inspections; and
(b)
				Injuries;
(9) A written
				emergency plan which, in addition to the requirements contained in COMAR
				09.12.62.08B,
				includes:
(a) Procedures for cessation of
				slide operations when:
(i) The water supply
				is cut off; or
(ii) A power outage
				occurs during nighttime operations;
(b) Methods of crowd control during general
				evacuation of the water slide;
(c)
				Provisions for first aid;
(d)
				Employee responsibilities; and
(e)
				An effective signalling system such as warning bells or bull horns.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.04 - Posted Warning Signs

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A. At the
				entrance of each water slide, the owner shall post a sign conveying the
				following directions:
(1) Obey all
				instructions given by the dispatcher and splash pool supervisor who have the
				authority to prevent any condition which leads to unsafe operation of the water
				slide;
(2) The following activities
				are strictly prohibited:
(a) Use of this slide
				when under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(b) Diving, running, standing, kneeling,
				rotating, tumbling, or stopping in flumes or tunnels;
(c) Traveling head first down slide;
				and
(d) Grouping or forming
				chains;
(3) Hands shall
				be kept inside the flume;
(4) After
				exiting from slide, sliders shall leave the splash pool promptly;
(5) Glass, bottles, or food are not allowed
				in water slide vicinity.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.05 - Daily Inspections

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A.
				Inspections and Records.
(1) In accordance
				with COMAR
				09.12.62.09B, the
				water slide owner shall ensure that the water slide is inspected on each day of
				use to determine that:
(a) The water slide is
				in safe operating condition; and
(b) Conforms to the requirements in this
				chapter and COMAR 09.12.62.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.06 - Control of Operation

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A. The owner of
				a water slide shall:
(1) Provide a sufficient
				number of attendants, at least two, to ensure:
(a) Positive control of the water slide and
				each flume when in operation; and
(b) That sliders comply with posted
				signs;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.07 - Design Criteria

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A. Scope.
(1) The design criteria contained in COMAR
				09.12.62.10B
				apply to all water slides.
(2) The
				criteria contained in this regulation shall apply to any slide for which:
(a) A construction permit is issued after the
				effective date of this chapter; or
(b) Construction or renovation has begun
				after the effective date of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.63 - Water Slides Erected Permanently or Temporarily in the State › Section 09.12.63.08 - Access, Egress, and Walking Surfaces

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In addition to the access, egress, and walking surfaces
				  requirements contained in COMAR
				  09.12.62.11B, the
				  owner shall ensure that the means of access and egress are slip-resistant and
				  do not retain standing water.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.01 - Scope

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A. This chapter
				applies to go-kart operations.
B.
				This chapter does not preclude or preempt the applicability of COMAR 09.12.62
				to go-kart operations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.02 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that go-karts in the
				  State are safely designed, operated, and maintained.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.03 - Definitions

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A. The following
				terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Go-kart operation" means a facility
				having at least one track on which at least one kart operates.
(2) "Kart" means a self-propelled motorized
				vehicle that is designed to be driven on a go-kart track where the driver has
				full control over acceleration from a stopped position, deceleration, stopping,
				and steering of the vehicle.
(3)
				"Operator" means a person who directly controls the loading and unloading of
				riders and activity on the go-kart track and immediate vicinity.
(4) "Slick track" means a track designed to
				allow karts to slide.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.04 - Manual

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A. Each owner of a
				go-kart operation shall develop a detailed written operational manual for the
				construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the go-kart
				operation.
B. Each owner shall
				ensure that the manual is legible, in English, and readily accessible to
				operators.
C. The manual shall
				include:
(1) Manufacturer specifications for
				kart maintenance, repair, operation, and inspection;
(2) Track maintenance and repair
				procedures;
(3) Equipment operation
				instructions;
(4) Inspection
				procedures which include items specified in Regulation .06 of this
				chapter;
(5) Operator job
				descriptions;
(6) First aid
				procedures;
(7) A list of emergency
				medical telephone numbers;
(8)
				Recordkeeping logs for:
(a) Operational
				activities, including daily inspections; and
(b) Injuries; and
(9) A written emergency plan which includes
				the requirements contained in COMAR
				09.12.62.08B.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.05 - Posted Warning Signs

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A. At the
				entrance to the track, at the pit area, and at the ticket booth, the owner
				shall post a sign conveying the following instructions:
(1) Obey all instructions given by the
				operator;
(2) The following
				activities are strictly prohibited:
(a) Use
				of a kart when under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(b) Bumping karts together;
(c) Smoking in a kart or in any area posted
				with a no smoking sign; and
(d)
				Weaving, cutting off, or horseplay on the track;
(3) Loose clothing shall be
				secured;
(4) Hair that is
				shoulder-length or longer shall be tied up;
(5) Restraining devices, when provided, shall
				be worn;
(6) Both hands shall be
				kept on the wheel when the kart is in operation;
(7) Both feet shall be kept in the kart at
				all times;
(8) Except for karts
				designed for two passengers, only one person may occupy each kart;
(9) Remain inside the kart until directed by
				the operator to exit.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.06 - Daily Inspections

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A. The owner
				shall ensure that a go-kart operation is inspected each day before the start of
				operation.
B. The inspection and
				test shall be made:
(1) By an owner or
				operator experienced and instructed in the proper assembly and operation of the
				amusement ride or attraction; and
(2) In accordance with the specifications
				included in the manual.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.07 - Control of Operation

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A. A kart shall
				be operated in accordance with the manual as required in Regulation .04 of this
				chapter.
B. The owner shall
				authorize each operator to prevent unsafe conditions.
C. The owner shall provide a sufficient
				number of operators to ensure that:
(1) Karts
				are operated in a safe manner; and
(2) Riders comply with the posted
				signs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.08 - Design Criteria

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A. Track.
(1) The go-kart track shall be designed so
				that paths do not cross at any location.
(2) Track Surface. The track surface shall:
(a) Be hard and smooth;
(b) Be kept free of ruts, holes, and bumps;
				and
(c) Except for a slick track,
				provide road grip sufficient to enable a kart to be driven safely at the
				operating speed.
(3)
				Loading and Unloading Area.
(a) Each track
				shall have a designated area for loading and unloading passengers.
(b) The owner or operator shall ensure that a
				passenger enters or leaves a kart only in the designated loading and unloading
				area.
(c) The loading and unloading
				area of each track shall be designed and constructed to be:
(i) Level;
(ii) Graded; and
(iii) Free from obstructions or
				obstacles.
(d) Except
				for a track where all karts start and stop at the same time, the loading and
				unloading area shall be:
(i) Designed and
				constructed to reduce the speed of an incoming kart; and
(ii) Separated from the track by a barrier as
				described in § A(4)(b)--(d) of this regulation.
(e) The loading and unloading area for a
				track where all karts start and stop at the same time shall be:
(i) Clearly marked as such; and
(ii) Located so it will not inhibit the free
				flow of karts on the track.
(4) Barriers.
(a) A barrier shall be installed along the
				entire outer and inner edge of each track.
(b) The barrier shall be designed to:
(i) Prevent a kart from overturning or
				running over, under, or through the barrier;
(ii) Minimize impact;
(iii) Absorb shock;
(iv) Keep a kart on the track area upon
				impact; and
(v) Not be a hazard in
				itself.
(c) The barrier
				shall be constructed:
(i) To ensure the
				requirements listed in § A(4)(b) of this regulation are met; and
(ii) Of material capable of withstanding
				impact, such as, but not limited to, wood, steel, or rubber tires.
(d) When tires are used as a
				barrier, they shall be:
(i) The same
				size;
(ii) Stacked not more than
				two high; and
(iii) Connected in
				such a manner to provide a continuous barrier.
(5) Fencing.
(a) Each go-kart operation shall be
				surrounded by a fence at least 42 inches high, with a gate and entrance and
				exit signs.
(b) Pedestrian access
				to each track shall be fenced so that a pedestrian cannot enter the track area
				except through a track entrance gate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.09 - General Environment

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A. If
				weather conditions make visibility by the operator or rider insufficient to
				ensure safe operation, the go-kart track shall be closed.
B. During night-time operation, illumination
				adequate to ensure safe operation shall be provided.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.64 - Amusement Ride Safety Standard for Go-Kart Operations › Section 09.12.64.10 - Fire Protection

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A. At each
				go-kart operation:
(1) At least one fire
				extinguisher shall be located in the:
(a) Pit
				area of each track;
(b) Refueling
				area; and
(c) Garage;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.01 - Purpose

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A. This chapter
				establishes safety standards for the installation, assembly, repair,
				maintenance, use, operation, disassembly, and inspection of inflatable
				amusement attractions operated in the State.
B. COMAR 09.12.60 and 09.12.62 do not apply
				to inflatable amusement attractions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by
				  reference to the extent that they are referenced in this chapter:
A. The ASTM International Standards on
				Amusement Rides and Devices: 7th Edition, F2374"04 Standard Practice for
				Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices
				(2004) (ASTM F2374-04); and
B. The
				National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA #70-2005, which is incorporated by
				reference in COMAR
				20.50.02.02B.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.04 - General Responsibility for Compliance

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A. Each owner of an inflatable amusement
				attraction erected in the State shall:
(1)
				Comply with the provisions of this chapter; and
(2) Ensure that the manufacturer's
				recommendations, specifications, and other requirements relating to safety in
				the erection, operation, maintenance, repair, and disassembly of the inflatable
				amusement attraction are followed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.05 - Registration, Inspection, and Notice of Operation

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A. Except as specified by law, an owner may
				not operate an inflatable amusement attraction unless the Commissioner has
				issued a certificate of inspection of an inflatable amusement
				attraction.
B. Annually, each owner
				shall register with the Commissioner those inflatable amusement attractions
				that the owner intends to operate in Maryland that year and file a certificate
				of insurance indicating that the owner has obtained insurance in the amount of
				at least $200,000 against liability for injury to an individual that arises out
				of the use of the inflatable amusement attraction.
C. Request for Certificate Inspection.
(1) Each owner requiring a certificate
				inspection of an inflatable amusement attraction shall notify the Commissioner
				that the inflatable amusement attraction is ready for inspection by submitting
				a completed inspection request form at least 30 days in advance of the
				anticipated operation date.
(2) If
				there is a cancellation or change in the schedule of location or dates after
				initial notification, an owner shall:
(a)
				Immediately notify the Commissioner by telephone; and
(b) Promptly confirm the change in
				writing.
(3) If an owner
				is unable to provide the Commissioner with the required 30-day advance notice,
				the owner shall submit to the Commissioner an inspection request form along
				with a detailed explanation of the reason for the lack of advance notice. The
				Commissioner may grant the inspection request contingent upon the availability
				of State resources.
(4) The
				inspection request form shall be furnished by the Commissioner.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.06 - Inspections

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A. Inspection
				Hours.
(1) Inflatable amusement attraction
				inspections will normally be conducted during the business hours of 8 a.m.
				through 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
(2) The Commissioner may schedule inspections
				at other times when the Commissioner determines that there are extenuating
				circumstances.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.07 - Special Inflated Amusement Structures

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A. For a special inflated amusement structure
				located in an amusement park, carnival, or fair, the owner shall make a request
				to the fire official for the jurisdiction where the amusement attraction is
				located for fire safety inspection:
(1)
				Before operation at each location; and
(2) When there is a change in construction,
				materials, or decorations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.08 - Information Panel and State Registration Sticker

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A. Information Panel.
(1) The information panel shall include the
				following, as applicable:
(a) Serial number,
				which is a manufacturer-issued or owner-issued unique identifying
				number;
(b) Name of the inflatable
				amusement attraction;
(c)
				Manufacturer of the inflatable amusement attraction;
(d) Date of manufacture, which is the month
				and year of manufacture, as determined by the manufacturer, if known;
(e) Direction of travel, if the direction of
				travel is essential to the safe operation of the inflatable amusement
				attraction; and
(f) Rated capacity
				in weight or number of users.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.09 - Operation

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A. Each owner shall
				obtain the manufacturer's operations manual and shall:
(1) Read and become familiar with the
				contents of the manufacturer's recommended operating instructions and
				specifications;
(2) Keep the
				manufacturer's operations manual on location with the inflatable amusement
				attraction; and
(3) Provide a copy
				of the manufacturer's operations manual, in English, to the Commissioner on
				request.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.10 - Injury Reporting and Recording

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A. Injury
				Reporting.
(1) Whenever a death, in-patient
				hospitalization, amputation, compound fracture, broken tooth, or loss of an eye
				occurs during the use of an amusement attraction:
(a) The person who directly controls the
				operation of the amusement attraction shall immediately close the amusement
				attraction until it has been inspected by the Commissioner; and
(b) The amusement owner shall report orally
				or in writing to the Commissioner within 24 hours:
(i) Date and time of the incident;
(ii) Name, address, and telephone number of
				the injured person and parent or guardian information if the injured person is
				a minor;
(iii) Age of the injured
				person;
(iv) Name and manufacturer
				of the amusement attraction;
(v)
				Description of the injury;
(vi)
				Description of events related to the incident; and
(vii) Name, address, and phone number of the
				amusement attraction operator and attendants.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.11 - Records and Reports

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A. The
				Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening
				Checklist shall be:
(1) Signed by the person
				performing the inspection immediately upon completion of the
				inspection;
(2) Kept with the
				inflatable amusement attraction or at an on-site office; and
(3) Maintained for at least 30
				days.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.12 - Design Criteria

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A. An owner
				shall ensure that an inflatable amusement attraction is designed and
				manufactured in accordance with the criteria set forth in ASTM
				F2374-04.5.
B. Upon request, an
				owner shall provide the Commissioner with information to document compliance
				with §A of this regulation.
C.
				Copies of all documents provided to the Commissioner shall be in
				English.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.13 - Access, Egress, and Walking Surfaces

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A. Access to and egress from all inflatable
				amusement attractions shall be free from all recognized hazards.
B. All walking surfaces including, but not
				limited to, loading and unloading areas, platforms, landings, stairs, and ramps
				shall be stable and slip-resistant.
C. If there is the potential for exposure to
				a fall distance exceeding 30 inches, the owner shall take steps to prevent such
				falls.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Subtitle 12 - DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Chapter 09.12.66 - Inflatable Amusement Attractions › Section 09.12.66.14 - Signage

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A. When a
				manufacturer or the Commissioner requires a restriction on the use of an
				inflatable amusement attraction, such as the age or weight of a user, a legible
				sign indicating the restriction shall be posted in full view of individuals
				seeking admission to the inflatable amusement attraction.
B. The location of the sign shall be:
(1) At the location specified by the
				manufacturer;
(2) At the entrance
				of the inflatable amusement attraction; or
(3) Close to the inflatable amusement
				attraction.