Ohio Administrative Code › Title 901:9 - Fairs & Amusement Rides › Chapter 901:9-1 - Amusement Ride Standards; Bungee Jumping Standards › Section 901:9-1-06 - Additional operation procedures for amusement rides and devices

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) All amusement
			 rides or devices operated under section 
									993.04
								 of
			 the Revised Code must bear a numbered decal as required by rule
			 901:9-1-01
			 of the Administrative Code. The number appearing on the decal shall at all
			 times match the number on the permit. If these numbers do not coincide, or if
			 the required decal does not appear on the ride, the ride shall be ordered
			 stopped until proof of a valid permit is furnished.
(B) All amusement rides or devices must be
			 under the control of a competent trained operator or attendant, at least
			 sixteen years of age, at all times when the ride or device is in operation.
			 This operator shall operate no more than one ride at a time.
(C) Adequate fencing or barriers must be
			 provided for the protection of spectators and riders from the action of the
			 ride and its associated power units. All fencing, if required, shall comply
			 with American society for testing and materials, volume 15.07, 2003 edition,
			 (ASTM) standard 1159 (standard practice for the design and manufacture of
			 amusement rides and devices) by January 1, 2005 regardless of the date of
			 manufacture of the amusement ride or device. In the case of aerial rides or
			 swings, these barriers must provide a safe distance from the outmost arc of
			 such swing or aerial ride. For portable rides where an electrical source could
			 contact a ride fence and/or platform, a daily pre-opening inspection shall be
			 performed to ensure that no voltage is traveling through the fence and/or
			 platform. This inspection shall be performed by use of a device measuring
			 voltage and the inspection shall be documented.
(D) No amusement ride or device or its power
			 unit shall be so located as to present a fire hazard to adjacent buildings,
			 exhibits or other structures. In the case of a ride or device using gasoline
			 engines, storage of gasoline must be in approved safety containers, and located
			 so that it does not cause a safety hazard.
(E) All electrical wires leading to and from
			 a ride or device must be protected and insulated so as to prevent shock hazard.
			 All electrical equipment must be properly grounded. All electrical junction
			 boxes and generator panels/doors shall be locked or sealed and properly
			 identified as such. All wiring shall conform to manufacturer's recommended
			 practices. All electrical equipment shall be properly grounded prior to
			 energizing the ride or device with power source.
(F) Any ride when patron restraint is
			 required shall be provided with lap bars or seat belts, or other safety
			 restraints as appropriate. Height and weight restrictions may be required on
			 any ride by the department inspector or ride owner.
(G) The operator of an amusement ride or
			 device shall have the authority to view patrons so that no one is permitted on
			 such ride who appears to be in an intoxicated, drugged or other condition that
			 could be detrimental to the safety of the patrons, the operator or bystanders.
			 An operator shall exercise reasonable control to prohibit the wearing of
			 improper attire as prescribed by the owner and prohibit the carrying of any
			 article which might be dropped from the ride.
(H) An ABC type fire extinguisher meeting the
			 standards of state fire officials shall be present or readily accessible,
			 within a maximum of 100 feet, to every ride or device as determined by the
			 department and must be properly charged and operable at all times.
(I) Procedures required for operator
			 training:
(1) The owner of an amusement ride
			 or device shall read and become familiar with the contents of the
			 manufacturer's recommended operating instructions and specifications. The owner
			 shall prepare an operating fact sheet. This fact sheet shall be made available
			 to each ride or device operator and attendant of the amusement ride or device.
			 The owner's fact sheet (on a ride-by-ride basis) shall include but not be
			 limited to:
(a) Specific ride or device
			 operation policies and procedures with pertinent information from
			 manufacturer's instructions.
(b)
			 Description of the ride or device operation.
(c) Duties of the specific assigned position
			 of the ride or device operator or attendant.
(d) General safety procedures.
(e) Additional recommendations of the
			 owner.
(f) Specific emergency
			 procedures in the event of an abnormal condition or an interruption of
			 service.