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Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.04 - Registration of amusement rides

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. All
					 class 1 and class 2 amusement rides shall be registered with the department
					 annually. The fees as specified in ch. SPS 302 shall be paid and the amusement
					 rides shall be registered prior to being opened to the public. All
					 registrations, regardless of date of issuance, shall expire on December 31 of
					 each year.
(2) INFORMATION
					 REQUIRED.
(a) The following registration
					 information shall be provided on forms available from the department:
1. Name and address of owner, or operator or
					 lessee if different from owner;
2.
					 Descriptive name, model and serial number of the amusement ride; and
3. Route, including specific sites and dates
					 on which the amusement ride will be operated in the state. If the route is
					 incomplete or modified, the department shall be notified prior to operation on
					 the adjusted route.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.05 - Examination of plans

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Plans and specifications for all
					 custom-built, site-specific amusement rides not used in a portable mode shall
					 be submitted to the department for examination and approval before construction
					 commences.
(2) PLANS AND
					 SPECIFICATIONS. At least 3 sets of plans, which are clear, legible and
					 permanent copies, and one copy of specifications shall be submitted for
					 examination and approval before commencing construction. The plans and
					 specifications shall contain the following information:
(a)
General.
All plans shall
					 contain the name of the owner and the address of the amusement ride. The name
					 and seal of the Wisconsin registered architect, Wisconsin professional engineer
					 or the name of the person who prepared the plans shall appear on the title
					 sheet;
(b)
Plot
					 plan.
The plot plan shall indicate the location of the amusement ride
					 with respect to property lines or adjoining streets, alleys, electrical
					 transmission lines or other hazard which may interfere with safe operation, and
					 any other buildings and amusement rides on the same lot or property;
(c)
Floor plans or layouts.
Floor plans or layouts shall be provided for each floor of the ride. The size
					 and location of all rooms, doors, windows, structural features, exit
					 passageways, exit lights, and other pertinent information shall be indicated.
					 Schematic exit plans shall be provided for large buildings and amusement rides
					 indicating normal paths of egress;
(d)
Elevations.
The
					 elevations shall contain information on the exterior appearance of the
					 amusement ride;
(e)
Sections and details.
Section views and detail drawings shall
					 include information to clarify the design; and
(f)
Specifications.
The
					 specifications shall be properly identified with the drawings and describe the
					 quality of the materials and the workmanship.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.06 - Evidence of plan approval

Current through June 24, 2024
The engineer, designer, manufacturer or owner shall keep
						at the site one set of plans bearing the stamp of conditional approval and a
						copy of the specifications. The plans shall be open to inspection by an
						authorized representative of the department. Plan approval by the department
						shall expire one year after the date indicated on the approved plans if
						construction has not commenced within that year.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.07 - Revocation of approval

Current through June 24, 2024
The department may revoke any approval or registration
						issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or
						misrepresentation of facts on which the approval or registration was
						based.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.08 - Department inspections

Current through June 24, 2024
(1)
(a) An
					 amusement ride for which plans must be submitted for review under s.
					 SPS 334.05
					 may not be opened to the public until the ride has been inspected by the
					 department or its authorized representative.
(b) The owner shall notify the department
					 when the construction or installation of an amusement approved under s.
					 SPS 334.05
					 is complete and at least 5 business days prior to the ride being open to the
					 public to provide for the inspection under par. (a).
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.09 - Fees

Current through June 24, 2024
Fees for the registration of amusement rides, plan
						examination and approvals, inspections, petitions for variance and
						miscellaneous administrative functions shall be submitted as specified in ch.
						SPS 302. Fees shall be submitted at the time the application for registration
						or approval is submitted. No registration or determination will be made until
						the fees are received.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.10 - Appeals

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) APPEAL OF DEPARTMENT ORDER. Pursuant to
					 s.
					 101.02(6)
					 (e), Stats., any person who owns or occupies
					 a property that is affected by an order of the department may petition the
					 department for a hearing on the reasonableness of the order.
(2) APPEAL OF LOCAL ORDER. Pursuant to s.
					 101.02(7)
					 (b), Stats., any person affected by a local
					 order that is in conflict with an order of the department may petition the
					 department for a hearing on the local order.
(3) PETITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULE. Pursuant
					 to s.
					 227.12,
					 Stats., any municipality, corporation or any 5 or more persons having an
					 interest in an administrative rule may petition the department requesting the
					 adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.11 - Petition for variance

Current through June 24, 2024
The department shall consider and may grant a variance to
						a nonstatutory provision of this chapter in accordance with ch. SPS 303. The
						petition for variance shall include, where applicable, a position statement
						from the fire department having jurisdiction.
The Department forms required in this chapter are
						  available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411
						  (Telecommunications Relay) or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at
						  the Department's Web site
http://dsps.wi.gov
through links to Division
						  of Industry Services forms.
Note:
Chapter
						  SPS
						  303 requires the submittal of a petition for variance
						  form (SBD-9890) and a fee, and that an equivalency is established in the
						  petition for variance that meets the intent of the rule being petitioned.
						  Chapter
						  SPS
						  303 also requires the department to process regular
						  petitions within 30 business days and priority petitions within 10 business
						  days.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter III - Administration and Enforcement › Section SPS 334.12 - Penalties

Current through June 24, 2024
Penalties for violation of any provision of this chapter
						shall be assessed in accordance with s.
						101.02,
						Stats.
Section
						  101.02(12),
						  Stats., indicates that every day during which any person, persons, corporation
						  or any officer, agent or employee thereof, fails to observe and comply with an
						  order of the department will constitute a separate and distinct violation of
						  such order.
Note:
Section
						  101.02(13)
						  (a), Stats., indicates penalties will be
						  assessed against any employer, employee, owner or other person who fails or
						  refuses to perform any duty lawfully enjoined, within the time prescribed by
						  the department, for which no penalty has been specifically provided, or who
						  fails, neglects or refuses to comply with any lawful order made by the
						  department, or any judgment or decree made by any court in connection with ss.
						  101.01 to 101.25,
						  Stats. For each such violation, failure or refusal, such employee, owner or
						  other person must forfeit and pay into the state treasury a sum not less than
						  $10 nor more than $100 for each
						  violation.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter IV - Tests and Record Keeping › Section SPS 334.15 - Periodic inspections and operational tests

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. The
					 owner shall arrange for all amusement rides to be subjected to periodic
					 inspections and operational tests as specified in this section. Such
					 inspections and tests shall be documented by written records and the records
					 shall be kept as specified in s.
					 SPS
					 334.18.
(2) INSPECTION AT ASSEMBLY. A visual
					 inspection for defects of the amusement ride shall be made at assembly of the
					 ride. Inspection of all fastening devices shall be made to assure that
					 fasteners recommended by the manufacturer have been properly
					 installed.
(3) DAILY INSPECTION AND
					 OPERATIONAL TESTS.
(a) Except as provided in
					 par. (b), amusement rides shall be inspected and their operation tested each
					 day before use by frequenters. The inspection and operational test shall
					 include the operation of all control devices, speed-limiting devices, brakes
					 and other equipment provided for safety.
(b) Coin-operated amusement rides shall be
					 inspected and operation tested at least once a week.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter IV - Tests and Record Keeping › Section SPS 334.16 - Nondestructive tests

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) SCOPE AND NATURE OF TESTS. A
					 nondestructive test, such as but not limited to magnetic particle, x-ray, dye
					 penetrant or ultrasonic, shall be performed on the ride in accordance with
					 recognized safe practice.
Note:
Manufacturers and other recognized
						authorities are encouraged to submit to the department a list of parts that
						require testing, the appropriate methods of testing and the time between
						tests.
(2) TEST PERIOD.
					 When required in accordance with recognized safe practice, nondestructive tests
					 of all class 1 and class 2 amusement rides shall be performed every 3 years or
					 3,000 hours of operation, whichever comes first, or at testing intervals
					 required by the manufacturer. The time interval shall be based upon the date of
					 the previous test report.
(3) TEST
					 CONDUCTOR. The nondestructive test shall be performed by an individual who has
					 achieved a rank of at least level II technician certified by the American
					 Society for Nondestructive Testing or by a professional engineer.
Note:
A level II NDT technician is an
						individual capable of conducting the examination and having sufficient training
						and experience to evaluate the results. For further explanatory information,
						see the American Society for Nondestructive Testing recommended practice
						SNT-TC-1A for nondestructive testing personnel qualification and
						certification.
(4) RECORD
					 OF TESTS. The test method and results shall be documented by the person
					 conducting the test. Test documentation shall be maintained and made available
					 to the department as specified in s.
					 SPS
					 334.18.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter IV - Tests and Record Keeping › Section SPS 334.18 - Record keeping

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) OWNER RESPONSIBILITY.
(a) Records related to amusement ride safety
					 shall be kept and retained by the amusement ride owner and shall be made
					 available to the department upon request.
(b) Each amusement ride owner shall prepare
					 an operating fact sheet for each amusement ride regarding operating policies
					 and procedures. The fact sheet shall be made available to each ride or device
					 operator and attendant.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.19 - Design and construction

Current through June 24, 2024
Amusement rides shall be so designed and constructed that
						the maximum loads do not stress any part beyond recognized safe
						practice.
ASTM F1159 may be used as a guide in the design and
						  manufacture of amusement rides.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.20 - Emergency brakes and anti-rollback devices

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) EMERGENCY
					 BRAKES.
(a) If cars or other components of an
					 amusement ride may collide upon failure of normal controls, emergency brakes to
					 prevent such collisions shall be provided.
(b) A braking mechanism shall be provided to
					 bring the amusement ride to a controlled stop in the case of uncontrolled
					 motion of the ride.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.21 - Speed-limiting devices

Current through June 24, 2024
An amusement ride capable of exceeding its safe operating
						speed shall be provided with a speed-limiting device.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.22 - Passenger-carrying devices

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. All
					 passenger-carrying devices shall be designed, assembled, operated and
					 maintained in accordance with recognized safe practices.
(2) PROTECTION FROM LACERATIONS, ABRASIONS
					 AND PUNCTURES. Interior and exterior parts of all passenger-carrying devices
					 with which a passenger may come into contact shall be free of abrasives and
					 splinters, sharp edges and corners, protruding studs, bolts, screws and other
					 hazardous projections.
(3)
					 PROTECTION FROM IMPACT INJURIES. Padding or other means to minimize injury due
					 to passenger impact resulting from the action of the amusement ride shall be
					 provided in accordance with recognized safe practice.
(4) LOADING AND UNLOADING.
(a) Securely attached grab bars, steps and
					 similar devices that facilitate safe entrance and exit shall be provided in
					 accordance with recognized safe practice.
(b) When provided, required or recommended by
					 the manufacturer, positive locks to stabilize passenger-carrying devices shall
					 be utilized to load and unload passengers.
(c) Entrances and exits shall be oriented to
					 direct passengers to safe locations.
(d) Where a stirrup allows mounting on only
					 one side of a merry-go-round figure, the stirrup shall be located toward the
					 center of the amusement ride platform.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.23 - Foundations

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL.
(a) Amusement rides shall be supported and
					 restrained to maintain stability during operation and in emergencies.
(b) The foundation for an amusement ride
					 shall conform to the specifications of the manufacturer.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.24 - Access, egress and passageways

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) HAZARDS. Access
					 to, egress from and passage through amusement rides shall be free of
					 hazards.
(2) DESIGN LOADS. All
					 stairways, ramps, platforms and passageways shall be designed and maintained to
					 safely support a superimposed load of at least 100 pounds per square
					 foot.
(3) GUARDRAILS.
(a)
1.
					 Guardrails shall be provided at all open sides of platforms and passageways
					 which are more than 24 inches above the ground or adjacent level.
2. Guardrails shall be provided between
					 passenger-carrying devices and persons waiting on the platform or entranceway
					 of a class 2 ride.
Note:
This rule is intended to keep
						frequenters from standing on the platform of himalaya-type rides while the ride
						is in motion.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.25 - Guarding

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. All hazardous parts, such as
					 pinch points, shear points and in-going nips, of amusement rides shall be
					 enclosed, barricaded or otherwise arranged to effectively prevent injury of the
					 passenger in accordance with recognized safe practice.
(2) GUARD REMOVAL. Guards removed for any
					 purpose shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed.
(3) HAIR AND CLOTHING. Hair guards or cover
					 guards shall be provided to prevent hair or clothing from being caught in
					 operating equipment of ferris-type wheels.
(4) WHEELS AND LEVERS. Wheels and levers used
					 by frequenters in the control of the action of the amusement ride shall be
					 designed and maintained to prevent pinches, strains, abrasions and body actions
					 that could result in injuries. Wheels and levers shall be padded. Wheels shall
					 have a solid center in lieu of spokes.
(5) HOT SURFACES. Surfaces having a
					 temperature in excess of 110ºF shall be guarded or located to prevent
					 bodily contact.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.26 - Special controls

Current through June 24, 2024
When the operator of an amusement ride cannot clearly see
						all loading and unloading areas, special devices or special procedures shall be
						provided in accordance with one of the following:
(1) Class 1 amusement rides that have loading
					 or unloading areas which cannot be clearly seen by the operator shall be
					 equipped with a bell or similar audible warning device. The warning device
					 shall be sounded prior to each operation.
Note:
An example of this type of ride is a
						merry-go-round.
(2) Class 2
					 amusement rides that have loading or unloading areas which cannot be clearly
					 seen by the operator shall be equipped with mirrors or other devices which
					 provide the operator with full visibility of all such areas.
(3) Class 2 amusement rides that have loading
					 or unloading areas which cannot be clearly seen by the operator shall be
					 operated only when an authorized attendant is stationed so that all loading and
					 unloading areas are visible to the attendant. When an attendant is required,
					 communication with the operator shall be made when it is safe to start the
					 amusement ride. A control interlock, such as a kill switch, shall be provided
					 for the attendant to stop the amusement ride in case of an emergency. The
					 attendant shall be at least 18 years old.
Examples of this type of ride are himalaya-type rides
						  and flying bobs.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.27 - Identification

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Unique identification of each
					 amusement ride and each passenger-carrying device, and operational information
					 to facilitate the department's inspection, shall be provided to the department
					 as required under this section.
(2)
					 RIDE IDENTIFICATION.
(a) Information required
					 in this section shall be clear, legible and permanent, such as die-stamped on
					 the frame or included on a permanent plate securely attached to the amusement
					 ride.
(b) Amusement rides shall be
					 identified by their original name, model number and serial number. In the
					 absence of such information, the owners shall provide unique identification of
					 their own choice sufficient to properly identify the amusement ride.
(d) When available, the manufacturer's name
					 and address shall be provided.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter V - Design and Construction › Section SPS 334.285 - Chair lifts and sky rides

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) SAFETY BAR OR
					 BELT. Each carrier of a lift system used as an amusement ride shall be equipped
					 with a safety bar or belt that will not open under forward pressure. The safety
					 bar or belt shall be utilized when a passenger occupies the carrier.
(2) DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION.
					 Chairlifts, sky rides and gondola systems shall be designed, constructed and
					 operated as specified in ch. SPS 333 for the actual use condition including
					 operating the system at full load condition while traveling in both
					 directions.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.29 - Location

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) STABILITY. Amusement rides shall not be
					 located or erected where water, unstable soil or similar conditions could cause
					 movement or tip-over.
(2) ELECTRIC
					 POWER LINES. Amusement rides shall be located to provide at least 10 feet of
					 clearance from any uninsulated overhead electric power line energized to more
					 than 50 volts, but less than or equal to 50,000 volts. For lines energized to
					 more than 50,000 volts, the minimum clearance shall be increased 0.4 inch for
					 each 1,000 volts over 50,000.
Note:
See ch. SPS 316 for additional
						information.
(3) DISTANCE
					 BETWEEN AMUSEMENT RIDES AND OTHER OBJECTS.
(a)
					 The minimum distance between amusement rides shall be such that the closest
					 points on the passenger-carrying devices on adjacent amusement rides are at
					 least 6 feet apart when both are in the position that brings them closest to
					 each other.
(b)
1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the
					 minimum distance between passenger-carrying devices of amusement rides and
					 fixed objects which are not part or associated with the amusement ride or
					 fences shall be at least 4 feet.
2.
					 The separation distances under subd. 1., do not apply to bumper cars, bumper
					 boats and go karts.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.30 - Assembly and disassembly

Current through June 24, 2024
The assembly and disassembly of an amusement ride shall
						be done by or under the supervision of an authorized person. Unauthorized
						persons shall not be permitted in the work area.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.31 - Control of operation

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) AUTHORIZED OPERATORS.
(a) The operation of an amusement ride shall
					 be by an authorized person at least 18 years of age except for any of the
					 following rides:
1. Passenger-operated or
					 passenger-controlled rides.
2.
					 Electrically-powered, coin-operated class 1 amusement rides having a maximum
					 capacity of 6 passengers.
Note:
See s.
						DWD
						270.12, Wis. Adm. Code, concerning hazardous
						occupations prohibited to all minors.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.32 - Electrical

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL.
(a) The installation of electric and
					 communication conductors and equipment in conjunction with amusement rides
					 shall comply with the provisions of ch. SPS 316.
Note:
The National Fire Protection
						Association Standard 70-National Electrical Code (NEC) is adopted by reference
						in ch. SPS 316.
(b) Live
					 parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded
					 against accidental contact by enclosure or by locating the equipment as
					 follows:
1. In a room or enclosure that is
					 accessible only to authorized persons; or
2. Elevated 8 feet or more above the ground,
					 floor or other level accessible to frequenters.
(c) All wiring located within 8 feet of the
					 ground, floor or other level accessible to frequenters shall consist of
					 conductors in conduit, type-SO power cables or the equivalent.
(d) Any equipment or wiring known to be
					 defective so as to endanger life or property shall be promptly repaired,
					 permanently disconnected or isolated until repairs can be made.
(e) Cables and conductors entering boxes or
					 fittings shall be protected from abrasion. Openings through which cables or
					 conductors enter shall be restricted to that size necessary for the cable or
					 conductor size.
(f) The voltage of
					 exposed dark ride tracks or electric train tracks shall not exceed 50
					 volts.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.33 - Lighting of exits and passageways

Current through June 24, 2024
Access to and exits from amusement rides shall, while in
						operation or occupied, be provided with illumination by natural or artificial
						means of not less than 5 footcandles measured at all walking surface
						levels.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.34 - Public protection

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Amusement rides shall be fenced,
					 barricaded or otherwise arranged in accordance with recognized safe practice so
					 that frequenters are effectively prevented from entering hazardous
					 areas.
(1m) FENCES. When fences are
					 provided in accordance with sub. (1), they shall be constructed to meet all of
					 the following requirements.
(a) Fences shall
					 be a height of at least 42 inches above the surface on which the spectators or
					 riders stand.
(b) Fences shall be
					 constructed in such a fashion so as to reject a 4-inch ball at all openings,
					 including between the bottom of the fence and the surface upon which it
					 rests.
(c) Fences shall be
					 designed, constructed and erected to inhibit overturning by spectators or
					 riders.
(d) Where used, gates shall
					 open away from the ride unless equipped with a positive latching
					 device.
(e) Gates shall be designed
					 such that if opened during the amusement ride cycle, the gate will not contact
					 the amusement ride or cause a hazard to riders.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.35 - Fire protection

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Approved fire
					 extinguishers having a minimum 10-B:C rating shall be provided at each
					 amusement ride powered by an internal combustion engine.
(2) SMOKE DETECTORS. Smoke detectors shall be
					 provided in all dark rides, funhouses and similar structures that are not
					 classified as public buildings or places of employment.
(3) EMERGENCY LIGHTING. Emergency lighting
					 shall be provided in all dark rides, funhouses and similar structures that are
					 not classified as public buildings or places of employment.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.36 - Flammable and combustible liquids and gases

Current through June 24, 2024
Storage, dispensing and use of flammable and combustible
						liquids and liquefied petroleum gases shall comply with ch. SPS
						340.
Applicable regulations may also be found in ch. ATCP
						  93, Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.37 - Cleanliness

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) REFUSE CONTAINERS. Refuse containers
					 shall be provided in and around all amusement rides. Accumulations of trash or
					 refuse shall be removed within 24 hours.
(2) SANITARY CONDITIONS. All parts of
					 amusement rides used by frequenters shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
					 condition.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.38 - Maintenance, repair and modification

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) GENERAL.
(a) Amusement rides shall be maintained,
					 repaired and modified in accordance with recognized safe practice.
(b) Improperly maintained, repaired or
					 modified amusement rides shall not be allowed to open to the public until tests
					 as specified in s.
					 SPS 334.16
					 are conducted and the results accepted by the department.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.39 - Welding

Current through June 24, 2024
Welding of structural members and other critical parts of
						amusement rides shall comply with chs.
						SPS
						361 to
						366.
Pursuant to s.
						  SPS 305.34(1) and
						  (4), no person may perform structural welding
						  on amusement rides unless the person holds a registration issued by the
						  department as a registered welder. A registered welder is to perform only those
						  structural welding procedures for which the person has qualified by test with
						  the last 4 years.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.40 - Air compressors and equipment

Current through June 24, 2024
Air compressors, air compressor tanks and related
						equipment shall be constructed, tested, maintained and inspected as specified
						in ch. SPS 341.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.41 - Accident reporting

Current through June 24, 2024
Injuries to frequenters caused by amusement rides that
						require more than first aid treatment shall be reported by the owner to the
						department on form SBD-211 within 2 business days of the injury. A copy of the
						owner's report to the insurance carrier may be submitted in place of form
						SBD-211 if the report includes the same information as the form. Fatalities
						caused by amusement rides shall be reported to the department or the state
						division of emergency management within 24 hours of occurrence.
The department can be contacted at 608/266-7548 during
						  normal business hours. The State Division of Emergency Management can be
						  contacted at 800/943-0003 during nonbusiness hours.
Note:
Accidents are to be reported to the
						  Department's Division of Industry Services, P.O. Box 7302, Madison, WI
						  53707-7302. Form SBD-211 may be obtained from the Division at the same address
						  or at the Division's Web site at
http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services
.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.42 - Wind and storm hazards

Current through June 24, 2024
An amusement ride which is exposed to wind or storms
						shall not be operated under dangerous weather conditions except to release or
						discharge occupants.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VI - Erection, Operation and Maintenance › Section SPS 334.43 - Responsibility of sponsors

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Any person,
					 group or business contracting or leasing for the installation and use of
					 amusement rides shall carry a condition in a contract or agreement that the
					 amusement ride owner meets the conditions of this chapter prior to the opening
					 for use by frequenters.
(2) Before
					 any amusement ride is operated, the owner of the amusement ride shall provide a
					 copy of the insurance contract required under s.
					 SPS 334.035 to the
					 person, group or business contracting or leasing the installation and use of
					 the amusement ride.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VII - Terrain Vehicles › Section SPS 334.45 - Go-karts, dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) APPLICABILITY.
					 The provisions of this section shall apply to go-karts, dune buggies,
					 all-terrain vehicles and similar rider-controlled vehicles which carry or
					 convey passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course
					 or within a defined area for use as an amusement ride. These provisions shall
					 apply in addition to all other applicable requirements in this
					 chapter.
(2) VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with
					 passenger padding to minimize the risk of injury to the driver, such as
					 steering wheel pad, headrest pad and steering wheel support post pad.
(b) All vehicles shall be guarded to prevent
					 interlocking of wheels during operation, unless vehicle passing is not
					 allowed.
(c) All vehicles equipped
					 with seat belts shall be equipped with rollover protection in accordance with
					 recognized safe practice.
(d) The
					 maximum speed for a vehicle used by drivers under 52 inches in height shall be
					 8 mph. The speed of every vehicle shall be set at a limit not to exceed the
					 maximum speed for which the track is designed and in accordance with recognized
					 safe practice.
(e) Vehicles shall
					 be equipped with a guarding system in compliance with recognized safe practice
					 that covers or encloses all moving parts of the drive mechanism, except the
					 wheels.
(f) Thermal protection
					 shall be provided for the exhaust system.
(g) Vehicle fuel tanks shall be mounted or
					 guarded in such a manner that provides protection to the driver during
					 operation and if an accident should occur.
(h) The brake and speed controls shall be
					 readily identified as to function and shall return automatically to a
					 nonoperational position when released.
(i) The seat, back rest and leg area of every
					 go-kart shall be so designed as to retain the driver on the go-kart in the
					 event of a collision at the front, rear or sides of the go-kart.
(j) All vehicles shall be provided with
					 impact absorbing bumpers or energy absorption body parts.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.55 - Scope and application

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) SCOPE. This subchapter applies to the
					 site, equipment, personnel, operating procedures and emergency provisions for
					 bungee jumping. This subchapter applies in addition to all other applicable
					 requirements in this chapter.
(2)
					 PROHIBITED JUMPING. Bungee jumping from cranes, bridges or hot air balloons is
					 prohibited. Stunt jumping, sandbagging and tandem jumping are also prohibited.
					 Catapulting is prohibited when an overhead obstruction exists which may impact
					 or otherwise strike the person, thereby posing a hazard.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.57 - Site and operating approval

Current through June 24, 2024
Plans, specifications and site operating manuals for all
						bungee jumping operations shall be submitted to the department before
						construction commences as specified in s.
						SPS
						334.05.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.58 - Safety space

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) SIDE SAFETY SPACE. Each bungee jump site
					 shall maintain a side safety space of 30 feet in all directions.
(2) JUMPS OVER WATER. Where jumps occur over
					 water, the water shall be at least 9 feet deep. The vertical safety space shall
					 be at least 60 inches above the water. However, if the depth of the water is
					 greater than 9 feet, no vertical safety space is needed.
(3) JUMPS OVER LAND. Where jumps occur over
					 land, an air bag or net shall be used. The vertical safety space shall be at
					 least 5 feet or 5 percent of the jump height above the air bag or net,
					 whichever is greater.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.59 - Platforms

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) PLATFORM LOADING.
(a) The safe working load of the platform
					 shall be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with
					 a safety factor of at least 5 times the rated load capacity of the
					 platform.
(b) The platform shall
					 not be loaded in excess of its rated load capacity.
(c) The number of persons occupying the
					 platform shall not exceed the number required for the jump, plus one
					 observer.
(d) Materials and tools
					 shall be secured to prevent displacement, and they shall be evenly distributed
					 within the confines of the platform when the platform is suspended.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.61 - Hoisting of platforms

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) APPLICATION. This section applies to
					 movable platforms that are raised and lowered from the structure.
(2) OPERATIONAL CRITERIA.
(a) Hoisting of the platform shall be
					 performed in a slow, controlled, cautious manner with no sudden movements of
					 the platform.
(b) Load and boom
					 hoist drum brakes, swing brakes and locking devices such as pawls or dogs shall
					 be engaged when the occupied platform is in a stationary working
					 position.
(c) Portable towers shall
					 be uniformly level within one percent of level grade and located on firm
					 footing. Portable towers shall be equipped with outriggers. The outriggers
					 shall be fully deployed following manufacturer's specifications when
					 hoisting.
(d) The total weight of
					 the loaded platform and related rigging shall not exceed 50 percent of the
					 rated load capacity for the radius and configuration of the portable
					 tower.
(e) The use of a machine
					 having a boom in which lowering is controlled by a brake without aid from other
					 devices which slow the lowering speed is prohibited.
Note:
This type of prohibited boom is
						commonly called a live boom.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 301-399 - Safety, Buildings, and Environment › SPS 326-360 - General, Part II › Chapter SPS 334 - Amusement Rides › Subchapter VIII - Bungee Jumping › Section SPS 334.62 - Bungee cord requirements

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) MAXIMUM
					 G-FORCE. The maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using waist and chest
					 harness shall be 4.5 G's. The maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using an
					 ankle harness shall be 3.5 G's.
(2)
					 FACTOR OF SAFETY. The minimum factor of safety for any bungee cord
					 configuration attached to a jumper shall be no less than 5.
Note:
A factor of safety of no less than 5
						means that the maximum dynamic load possible for a jumper to exert on a bungee
						cord configuration is no greater than 20 percent of that cord configuration's
						minimum breaking strength.
(3) BUNGEE CORD DESIGN. The owners of bungee
					 jumping facilities shall use bungee cords that meet the following
					 specifications:
(a) In a single bungee cord
					 system, the binding shall hold the cord threads in the designed positions. The
					 binding shall have the same characteristics as the cord itself. In a multiple
					 bungee cord system, the cord shall be bound together to prevent potential
					 jumper entanglement. The bindings shall not damage or affect the performance of
					 the bungee cords.
(b) All bungee
					 cords shall be designed and tested to perform within the prescribed limits of
					 the maximum G-force and factor of safety specified in subs. (1) and
					 (2).
(c) Conclusive ultimate
					 tensile strength testing shall be performed on a representative amount of all
					 manufactured bungee cords. All tests shall be performed or supervised by an
					 independent certified testing authority or an independent certified engineer.
					 Test results shall be made available to purchasers of the bungee cords and the
					 department upon request. The testing authority shall determine the ultimate
					 tensile strength of each test specimen and use the lowest failure value
					 recorded as the ultimate tensile strength value for the corresponding lot of
					 bungee cords tested. The ultimate tensile strength is reached when the applied
					 load reaches a maximum before failure.
(d) A load versus elongation curve resulting
					 from the test specified in par. (c) shall be used to calculate the maximum
					 G-force and factor of safety of the corresponding lot of bungee cords tested.
					 The test results shall be made available to purchasers or users of the bungee
					 cords and the department upon request.
(e) Owners shall follow the inspection and
					 testing recommendations set forth by the bungee cord manufacturer or
					 distributor. These tests shall be completed utilizing the maximum load the
					 bungee cords are designated for.
(f) Owners shall obtain specifications on the
					 maximum allowable usage of bungee cords expressed in number of jumps.