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Rule 901:9-1-01 | Amusement ride or device permit.
(A) No person shall operate an amusement
ride, as defined in section 993.01 of the Revised Code, without a permit issued
pursuant section 993.04 of the Revised Code and this rule. (B) Issuance. (1) The department shall
only issue a permit in the name of the applicant if the following conditions
are met: (a) The department has received a completed application and the
appropriate permit and inspections fees as outlined in paragraph (D) of this
rule. (b) The department has received proof of insurance as outlined in
paragraph (E) of this rule. (c) The department has received the applicant's yearly
itinerary in accordance with paragraph (F) of this rule, if
applicable. (d) The rides for which the owner is permitting have been
inspected in accordance with paragraph (G) of this rule. (e) The applicant does not have unpaid civil penalties, fees,
fines, or other unpaid monies that have been assessed and are outstanding and
owed to the department. (2) The department shall
within thirty days of receiving an application for an amusement ride or device
permit shall decide whether or not to issue a permit. If the owner fails to
meet the requirements for a permit, the department will inform the owner in
writing that the permit is being denied. In the event of a denial, the owner
shall be afforded a hearing in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised
Code. (C) Term and transfer. (1) All permits for amusement rides,
except for inflatable rides, shall expire on the thirty-first day of December
following the date of issue. (2) All permits for
inflatable rides shall be issued on a twelve-month basis and shall expire on
the three hundred sixty-fifth day after issuance. In the case of a leap year,
the permit shall expire on the three hundred sixty-sixth day after
issuance. (3) In the event that a
ride is sold, leased, or transferred to a new owner during the period that the
permit is in effect, the new owner shall be responsible for obtaining a new
permit in the new owner's name. (D) Application. (1) At least thirty days
prior to the operation of any amusement ride or device, the owner shall submit
to the director all of the following for all rides that the owner intends to
operate in Ohio: (a) A completed application for all rides the owner wishes to
permit. Applications may be found on the department's website
www.agri.ohio.gov; (b) The permit fee, as outlined in section 993.04 of the Revised
Code; and (c) The appropriate initial inspection fees: (i) For inflatable rides,
the annual inspection and reinspection fee shall be one hundred four
dollars. (ii) For all other rides,
the annual inspection and reinspection fee shall be in accordance with division
(E)(1) of section 993.04 of the Revised Code. (d) A list of all locations and dates where the portable ride was
either stored for a period longer than thirty days or operated outside of the
state of Ohio. Owners of portable rides shall submit these records for the
following periods of time: (i) Effective January 1,
2021: submit to the department the locations and dates as described in
paragraph (D)(1)(d) of this rule that took place between January 1, 2020 and
December 31, 2020. (ii) Effective January
1, 2022: submit to the department the locations and dates as described in
paragraph (D)(1)(d) of this rule that took place between January 1, 2021 and
December 31, 2021. (iii) Effective January
1, 2023: submit to the department the locations and dates as described in
paragraph (D)(1)(d) of this rule that took place during the last three
years. (2) Upon review of the
information provided in paragraphs (D)(1)(d)(i) to (D)(1)(d)(iii) of this rule,
the department may require additional testing, inspections, and documentation
to be completed prior to issuing a permit. (3) All coin-operated rides located at a
specific park or with a given show may be included on a single permit
application. (E) Insurance. (1) Each owner is
required to have insurance coverage and provide proof of such coverage to the
department. (2) Acceptable forms of
proof of insurance are: (a) A copy of the executed policy; (b) A certified statement issued by the insurer attesting to the
requirements set forth in section 993.06 of the Revised Code; or (c) Other evidence which is deemed satisfactory to the
director. (3) Proof of insurance
shall include the amount and duration of the coverage and either: (a) A listing of the rides and devices covered by manufacturer,
make and model number, and either a serial number or unique identifying number;
or (b) A statement to the effect that all rides or devices operated
under the control of the insured are covered. In this case, any and all
exclusions from the coverage must be explicitly documented by the insurance
company. (F) Itinerary. (1) All owners of
portable amusement rides shall submit with their ride permit application their
yearly itinerary as known. (2) The itinerary shall
include: (a) The dates of operation with opening time; (b) The date and time the operator will be ready for
inspection; (c) The location of operation, including street and address when
within an incorporated or unincorporated city or village; (d) The local contact information, if available; (e) The approximate number of adult and kiddie rides which shall
be operated; and (f) The number of adult and kiddie rides which have not yet been
licensed in the current calendar year. (3) The permit holder
shall report to the amusement ride safety division any changes, additions, or
deletions to the itinerary at least ten days prior to the date the changes,
additions, or deletions are scheduled to occur. Failure to report these changes
to the amusement ride safety division prior to the ten day restriction is a
violation of this rule unless supporting documentation can be provided to show
that an itinerary change or cancellation prior to the start of the event was
not practical. (G) Initial inspection. (1) All rides must be
completely assembled and operational prior to the initial
inspection. (2) The ride shall pass inspection when
it has been determined by the department that it meets all applicable laws and
rules. (3) Any new permanent rides or those with
major modifications must comply with the Ohio basic building code permit
requirements. (H) Midseason operational inspection. (1) All rides must be
completely assembled and operational prior to the midseason operational
inspection. (2) The midseason
operational inspection may be conducted any time during the operating season.
The midseason operational inspection may be, but is not required to be,
conducted on any amusement ride which operates in Ohio less than fifteen days
per calendar year. (3) Midseason operational
inspections shall consist of, but not be limited to, review of operation,
maintenance and safety procedures and all necessary record keeping in order to
satisfactorily determine that the owner is in compliance with department
regulations. (4) All midseason
operational inspections shall be recorded on a form developed by the
department, and a copy shall be given to the owner after completion by the
inspector. (I) Safety inspection. To assure continued safety of all amusement rides
or devices licensed under section 993.04 of the Revised Code periodic safety
inspections may be conducted at various times throughout the term of the
permit. These inspections are in addition to both the initial and midseason
operational inspection and are provided to the owner at no cost. Any violations
that are discovered during these inspections shall be enforced in the same
manner of those violations discovered in the initial and midseason
inspections. (J) Plate and decal. Accompanying such permit shall be a decal with a
unique number corresponding to the unique number noted on the permit. In
addition to the decal referred to in this rule, the department shall issue a
permanent identification plate for all permitted rides. Such plate shall be
permanently attached to the ride as part of the licensing procedures. On all
annually licensed rides, the decal shall be affixed to the permanent
plate. (K) Rides or conveyances not subject to a permit. Rides or conveyances not subject to a permit or
inspection include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Canoe livery
rides, (2) Riding
stables; (3) Hay
rides; (4) Untethered balloon
rides; (5) Pressure boilers used
for locomotion on train or trolley rides used in the portable or permanent
amusement industry; (6) Spa-type fitness
devices; (7) Hand-held animal
rides; (8) Airplane or
helicopter flights, and (9) Single or multiple
passenger coin-operated rides customarily found in public locations outside the
amusement industry.
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Rule 901:9-1-02 | Powers of the director.
(A) The director or his designee has the
authority to issue stop orders under the authority of division (F) of section
993.07 of the Revised Code, suspend any permit issued pursuant to section
993.04 of the Revised Code and to levy fines under the authority of section
993.09 of the Revised Code for any violation of this chapter adopted under
authority of division (B) of section 993.04 of the Revised Code. (B) Ride inspectors or other designees of
the department are authorized by the director to prohibit the operation of any
ride found to be in an unsafe condition, or the ride was not set-up, and ready
to operate at the time ready for inspection listed on the ride company's
itinerary on file with the department, by issuing a "Stop Operation
Order" as provided in division (F) of section 993.07 of the Revised
Code. A "Stop Operation Order" may be issued
to any owner who is operating an unlicensed ride based on the premise that
under division (F) of section 993.07 of the Revised Code no ride can be
presumed to be safe until it is inspected. (C) The "Stop Operation Orders"
shall be issued as follows: (1) The inspector shall
fill out the "Stop Operation Order" form in triplicate. The order
shall contain the reason for the order. (2) The owner shall sign
all copies, retaining one for his own use. The inspector shall retain one for
the department's use. The third copy shall be forwarded immediately to the
individual or group responsible for the event. (3) The inspector shall
place on the ride or device, in clear view of potential riders, a "Stop
Operation Order" sign stating "Temporarily closed by the Ohio
Department of Agriculture." This sign shall be in place prior to his
leaving the event or park. This sign shall be part of the order and shall
remain posted until removed by an inspector of or other designee of the
department. (D) No ride or device shall be open to
the public while a "Stop Operation Order" is outstanding against
it. (E) Any owner, who disagrees with the
issuance of any "Stop Operation Order" is entitled to a hearing as
provided by Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. (F) The "Stop Operation Order"
will be removed when: (1) The order has been
determined unreasonable by the director or his designee at a hearing held in
accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. (2) When the department
determines the condition causing the violation has been corrected as prescribed
under division (F) of section 993.07 of the Revised Code.
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Rule 901:9-1-03 | Prohibitions.
(A) No person shall interfere with any
inspector in the performance of his lawful duties of inspection under the rules
of this chapter. (B) No person shall operate or contract
to operate, or offer to operate by means of renting or leasing, an amusement
ride or device as defined in section 993.01 of the Revised Code under any of
the following conditions: (1) When the amusement ride or device
does not have a valid permit. (2) When the amusement ride or device is
not covered by the required insurance. (3) When the amusement ride or device is
in an unsafe condition that could cause a hazard to riders, employees or the
public. (4) When the operation of the ride is
being conducted in a negligent, reckless or careless manner. (5) When any employee or operator appears
to be impaired due to the influence of alcohol, drugs or is
fatigued. (6) When the amusement ride does not
conform to the manufacturer's required operation and maintenance
procedure, updated bulletins and/or directives. (7) While a "Stop Operation
Order" is in effect. (8) Following the expiration date of any
safety order when the required corrective action has not been
accomplished. The owner of an amusement ride or device to
whom a safety order is issued shall file a signed and dated copy of the safety
order with the department no later than twenty-four hours after the date
specified in the safety order for compliance with the order. Failure to comply
is a violation of paragraph (H) of rule 901:9-1-03 of the Administrative
Code. (9) In violation of any other rule
adopted pursuant to section 993.04 of the Revised Code. (10) During any period when the ride
permit is suspended by the director. (11) Until a daily pre-opening inspection
of the ride has been completed. The inspection records shall be maintained for
a minimum of the current calendar year plus the two prior calendar
years.
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Rule 901:9-1-04 | Procedure for safety inspection of amusement
rides or devices.
(A) The owner of an amusement ride shall
ensure that the ride or device is well maintained and conforms to the
manufacturer's or equivalent specifications or in the absence of such
specifications, generally accepted engineering standards and
practices. (B) Inspection of amusement rides and
devices shall be conducted by authorized inspectors of the department in
accordance with rules 901:9-1-01 to 901:9-1-47 of the Administrative Code.
These inspectors shall file a form provided for this purpose for every ride or
device the authorized inspectors inspect. This form shall be kept on file in
the amusement ride safety division of the department for a minimum of two years
following the term of the permit application to that particular ride or device.
All rides submitted for inspection shall show evidence that the ride is in
substantial compliance with all owner requirements of American society for
testing and materials, volume 15.07, 2019 edition, (ASTM) standards regarding
amusement rides currently in effect except go karts shall be in compliance with
the standards set forth in rules 901:9-1-42 to 901:9-1-47 of the Administrative
Code plus any additional requirements as may be set forth in this chapter. ASTM
standards will be on file at the "Ohio Department of Agriculture,
Amusement Ride Safety Division, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
43068" or may be purchased for a nominal fee from: "American Society for Testing and
Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohoken, Pennsylvania
19428-2959" 610/832-9500 In those instances where the manufacturer of the
ride has not provided the owner with sufficient information to comply with this
requirement, the owner shall contact said manufacturer by certified mail
requesting said information to be supplied with a copy of the request being
submitted with his application for licensing to the department. In those cases
where the required information is not obtained from the manufacturer due to
reticence on the part of the manufacturer, manufacturer no longer in existence,
data not available, etc., the owner shall generate a fact sheet consisting of
all known information relative to normal manufacturer suppliable data.
Effective January 1, 1991, no new amusement ride shall be licensed in the state
of Ohio unless the amusement ride is in compliance with ASTM standards except
go karts shall be in compliance with the standards set forth in rules
901:9-1-42 to 901:9-1-47 of the Administrative Code. (C) The department hereby adopts by
reference the following chapters of the American society for testing and
materials (ASTM) international amusement ride safety standards: (1) ASTM
F1193-18 (2) ASTM
F770-18 (3) ASTM
F2291-18 (D) If the inspector finds the ride to be in an unsafe
condition, the inspector shall issue a "Stop Operation Order" in
accordance with rule 901:9-1-02 of the Administrative Code. (E) All aerial passenger tramway-type rides shall comply
with American national standards institute, B77.1 2017 edition, (ANSI B-77)
standards as currently in effect. ANSI B-77 standards will be on file at the
"Ohio Department of Agriculture, Amusement Ride Safety Division, 8995 East
Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068" or may be purchased from the
website for a nominal fee from: "American National Standards
Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York, New York 10036 http://webstore.ansi.org/"
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Rule 901:9-1-04.1 | Fatigue and corrosion review.
(A) Categories. As used in rules
901:9-1-04.1 and 901:9-1-04.2 of the Administrative Code, the terms have the
following meanings: (1) "Low Intensity
Rides" means all kiddie rides, carousels, go karts, and inflatable
devices. For the purpose of this rule, kiddie rides are all rides that are
primarily designed for children forty-eight inches and under. (2) "Intermediate
Rides" means all rides that are not classified as low intensity rides,
towers, or roller coasters pursuant to this rule. (3) "Towers"
means any amusement ride, other than a roller coaster, whose main body
components exceed twenty feet in height. (4) "Roller
Coasters" means any ride licensed as a roller coaster pursuant to section
993.04 of the Revised Code and whose main body components exceed fifty feet in
height. (B) Fatigue and corrosion
review. (1) Owners of low
intensity rides shall ensure that the manufacturer's minimum requirements
for inspection and testing are met. (2) Owners of
intermediate rides, towers, and roller coasters shall ensure the
following: (a) That all rides meet the manufacturer's minimum
requirements for inspection and testing. (b) Annually perform a complete visual inspection of a
ride's structure including removing access panels where possible to do so.
Special attention shall be given to structural members and their connections
for signs of fatigue or corrosion. If fatigue or corrosion are found, the owner
will discuss the findings with the ride's manufacturer and implement
mitigation strategies. For orphaned amusement rides, the owner shall seek the
consultation of a registered professional engineer in good standing. If fatigue
or corrosion are found, the owner will discuss the findings and implement
mitigation strategies as recommended by the registered professional
engineer. (i) Documentation of the
visual inspection and the findings shall be made available to the department.
Additionally, the documentation shall be maintained for the life of the ride
and transferred to any subsequent owner. (ii) The ride owner shall
ensure compliance with the mitigation strategies, if any, pursuant to the
recommendations made by either the manufacturer or registered professional
engineer where applicable. (C) Effective date. The ride categories
must complete the requirements of paragraph (B) of this rule by the effective
date assigned to each ride category in paragraphs (C)(1) to (C)(4) of this
rule. (1) Low intensity rides
effective date is the same date as the first effective date of this
rule. (2) Intermediate rides
effective date is April 1, 2021. (3) Towers effective date
is April 1, 2022. (4) Roller coasters
effective date is April 1, 2023. (D) Failure to timely complete or follow the mitigation
strategies or minimum requirements shall be grounds for the department to place
a stop order on the ride immediately. (E) The department may at any time
require a ride owner to complete a new visual inspection as specified in
paragraph (B) of this rule.
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Rule 901:9-1-04.2 | Inspection requirements.
The ride categories referenced in this rule have
the same meaning as the ride categories defined in paragraph (A) of rule
901:9-1-04.1 of the Administrative Code. (A) Inspection frequency. For each ride
category in this paragraph, the minimum number of inspections during the
applicable permit shall be as follows: (1) For low intensity
rides, no less than once per year for which the applicable permit is
valid. (2) For intermediate
rides, no less than twice per year for which the applicable permit is
valid. (3) For towers, no less
than twice per year for which the applicable permit is valid. (4) For roller coasters,
no less than twice per year for which the applicable permit is
valid. (B) Number of inspectors. For each ride
category below, the minimum number of inspectors shall be determined as
follows: (1) For low intensity
rides, inspected by at least one inspector. (2) For intermediate
rides, inspected by at least two inspectors for an initial licensing
inspection, and by at least one inspector for supplemental
inspections. (3) For towers, inspected
by at least two inspectors for an initial licensing inspection, and by at least
two inspectors for supplemental inspections. (4) For roller coasters,
inspected by at least two inspectors for an initial licensing inspection, and
by at least two inspectors for supplemental inspections. (C) The requirements of paragraph (B) of
this rule do not apply to midseason operational inspections provided for in
section 993.04 of the Revised Code. (D) The requirements of paragraph (A) of
this rule do not apply to rides that operate for less than thirty days in this
state during the year for which the applicable permit is valid.
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Rule 901:9-1-05 | Maintenance procedures for amusement rides and devices.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) The owner of an
amusement ride shall maintain a current maintenance, repair, pre-opening
inspection and inspection record for each amusement ride. The owner shall keep
these records for not less than two calendar years. (B) Each owner of an amusement ride or device shall read and
become familiar with the contents of the manufacturer's maintenance
instructions and specifications. Based on the manufacturer's recommendations,
each owner shall implement a program of maintenance, and pre-opening
inspections. This program shall encompass all care required for the safe
operation of each amusement ride or device. (C) This program of maintenance shall include a pre-opening
checklist to be made available to each person performing the regularly
scheduled maintenance on each ride or device. The owner checklist, on a
ride-by-ride basis, shall include, but not necessarily limited to: (1) Description of
preventive maintenance assignments to be performed. (2) Description of inspections to be performed. (3) Special safety instructions, where applicable. (4) Any additional recommendations of the
owner/operator. (D) The owner of the amusement ride or device shall provide
training for each person performing the regularly scheduled maintenance on the
ride or device, pertaining to their assigned duties. This training shall
include, but not be limited necessarily to the following: (1) Description of
the ride or device operation including the function and operation of its major
components. (2) Description of the designed motion(s) of the ride or device
during operation. (3) Description of the recommended procedures for installation,
setup, disassembly, and transportation of an amusement ride or
device. (4) Recommended lubrication procedures for the amusement ride or
device. (5) Recommended types and specifications of
lubricants. (6) Recommended frequency of lubrication. (7) A lubrication drawing, chart, or instruction showing the
location of lubrication points. (8) Recommended special method of lubrication, where
applicable. (9) Description of the recommended daily pre-opening inspection
to be performed and identification of special care areas and recommended
procedures for inspection and maintenance of these areas. (10) Description, including frequency, of recommended maintenance
inspections and testing, other than daily pre-opening inspection. (11) Recommended wear limits or tolerances, where deemed necessary
by the manufacturer. (12) Recommended operational tests, along with minimum intervals
for these tests to be performed, that will allow the owner of the ride or
device to determine whether a given ride or device is operating within
recommended and prescribed operational limits. (13) Where applicable, recommended non-destructive testing along
with appropriate acceptance criteria, including suggested frequency and the
special parts or areas to be tested. (14) Recommended specifications for the use of replacement
fasteners, and recommended torque requirements on fasteners, where
applicable. (15) Schematics of electrical power, lighting, controls, and other
systems, including location charts and manufacturer's trouble-shooting guide,
where applicable. (16) Description of recommended maintenance procedures for
electrical components. (17) Schematics of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including
recommended pressures, location of components, line specification, fitting
specification. (18) Description of recommended maintenance procedures for
hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. (19) List of parts used in the assembly of the ride or device or
drawings showing component parts and their use. (20) Recommended procedures to be followed in the event of an
extended period of non-operation or storage or both. (21) Description of recommended assembly and disassembly
techniques and procedures, pertaining to specific components, as deemed
necessary by the manufacturer. (22) Recommended restrictions and special procedures, lubricants,
materials, or equipment that may be necessary because of environmental
conditions.
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Rule 901:9-1-06 | Additional operation procedures for amusement rides and devices.
(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. (2) The owner shall
develop a written training checklist which shall be used in training to ensure
uniformity of training. The owner shall provide training, including written
proof of training, for each ride operator or attendant of an amusement ride.
This training shall include but not be limited to: (a) Instruction on ride or device operating
procedures. (b) Instructions on specific duties of the assigned
position. (c) Instructions on general safety procedures. (d) Instructions on emergency procedures. (e) Demonstration of the physical ride or device
operation. (f) A period of supervised operation of the ride or device by the
trainee. (g) Additional instructions deemed necessary by the
owner. (J) The owner shall provide written proof
that the fact sheet on each specific ride has been reviewed with the operator
and attendant of each ride. (K) Procedures required in the event of
an accident. (1) The owner of an
amusement ride or device shall maintain records of all accidents and serious
injuries and make reports of all accidents occurring on a ride or device as
follows: (a) In the case of an accident as defined in section 993.01 of
the Revised Code, the owner shall immediately notify the department by
telephone or in person and subsequently file a written report with the
department within twenty-four hours of the accident. (b) Accidents will be reported on forms provided by the
department or similar forms. (2) After an accident
that occurs as a result of the action of the ride or device involved, it shall
be taken out of operation and the department immediately notified. Until the
department gives the owner permission, the ride or device shall remain out of
operation and undisturbed, unless an accident scene has to be altered because
it is necessary to administer medical assistance to a patron, free of any
changes from the condition of the ride or device at the time of the accident.
If the accident occurs during department working hours, the owner shall notify
the department by telephone. If the accident occurs during department
nonworking hours, the owner will notify the department on a toll-free telephone
number provided by the department which features an automatic answering service
or device. The owner shall not disturb the scene of the accident until after
either reinspection or approval of the department. However, the amusement ride
or device owner may take witness information, including addresses, telephone
numbers and statements. (L) The owner of an amusement ride shall
notify the department when design flaws or failures that may affect rider
safety are identified. On rides for which the manufacturer is no longer in
existence, the owner shall take appropriate corrective action. An individual
with a recognized degree or professional certificate shall determine the
corrective action. The individual shall have extensive knowledge and experience
in the subject field and capable of the analysis, design, and specification of
the corrective action. The corrective action shall meet American society for
testing and materials, volume 15.07, 2003 edition, (ASTM) F846-standard guide
for testing performance of amusement rides and devices and ASTM 1159-standard
practice for the design and manufacture of amusement rides and
devices.
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Rule 901:9-1-06.1 | Safety standards for inflatable amusement devices.
(A) As defined in section 993.01 of the
Revised Code, inflatable amusement devices are an amusement ride subject to the
rules of this chapter. (B) Inflatable amusement devices owners
and operators shall have the manufacturer's specifications on-hand and
available for the department at the time of inspection. (C) An owner/operator of an inflatable
amusement device may vary from the manufacturer's operating instructions
or make alterations to the design, only by doing the following: (1) Obtaining permission,
in writing, from the manufacturer for such a variance; (2) Submitting the
written permission from the manufacturer to the department for approval by the
department; and (3) Re-inspection by the
department to ensure compliance with the revised manufacturer's
specifications and or operating instructions. (D) Inflatable amusement devices shall not be inflated with
flammable gases.
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Rule 901:9-1-07 | Rules pertaining to signage for amusement rides and devices.
(A) Each owner shall display or post
a sign at each ride containing, at a minimum, the following
language: (1) "Section 993.08 of the
Revised Code requires that riders must obey all warnings and directions
regarding this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to
injury to themselves or others. Failure to comply is a
misdemeanor." (2) Additional language shall be
posted setting forth the operational instructions and/or other requirements for
the use of the ride or device and shall include height, size or other physical
requirements and other duties and obligations of the rider. Warnings and
directions shall be based on current industry standards, manufacturer's
recommendations for a ride, the standards of ASTM, operator rules for the ride
based on their knowledge and experience, or other nationally recognized
authorities. (B) All signs required by this rule
shall be prominently placed, clearly visible to the public entering the ride,
bold in design, with wording short, simple and to the point. All signs shall be
clearly legible with letters a minimum of three eights inches high and shall be
displayed on or near each ride. Additional methods of providing warnings and
directions to the public may include pre-recorded messages, live public
address, verbal, pictures, video and visual signals.
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Rule 901:9-1-08 | Standard definitions of terms relating to amusement rides or devices.
Effective:
November 8, 2013
(A) "Accepted engineering practice" means that which conforms to accepted principles, tests or standards of nationally recognized technical or scientific authorities. (B) "Carnival" means a mobile enterprise principally devoted to offering amusement or entertainment to the public, in, upon, or by means of portable amusement rides or devices or temporary structures in any number or combination, whether or not associated with other structures or forms of public attraction. (C) "Circular ride" means an amusement ride whose motion is primarily rotary in a fixed or variable plane from horizontal to forty-five degrees above horizontal. (D) "Flat ride" means an amusement ride that operates on a single level whether over a controlled, fixed course or track, or confined to a limited area of operation. (E) "High ride" means an amusement ride whose motion is in a fixed or variable plane from horizontal to vertical. (F) "Kiddie ride" means an amusement ride designed primarily for use by children up to twelve years of age. (G) "Operator" means the person having direct control of the starting, stopping, or speed of an amusement ride. (H) "Other ride" means any ride or device together with its structures which is intended to provide amusement, pleasure, or excitement to its patrons. (I) "Stop order" means any order for the temporary cessation of a ride or device issued by the director or his designee as provided in section 1711.55 of the Revised Code. (J) "Time ready for inspection" shall mean the ride is set up, ready to operate, and the pre-opening inspection has been completed by the owner. (K) "Subsequent violation" means a violation which occurs within twenty-four months of the first violation on the same or different ride.
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Rule 901:9-1-09 | Violations and fines.
The following schedule of fines for violations of
sections 993.01 to 993.10 of the Revised Code and rules in Chapter 901:9-1 of
the Administrative Code is established. After notice and opportunity for
hearing pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, all fines are assessed on
the owner of the ride and shall be paid by the owner within thirty days of
receipt of notice of the fine from the director of the department. (A) The following violations may be
subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars for the first violation
and not more than five thousand dollars for each subsequent violation on the
same or other ride that occurs within two years of the first violation or
preceding subsequent violation: Any violation of the prohibitions listed in rule
901:9-1-03 of the Administrative Code. (B) The following violations may be
subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars for the first
violation, not more than twenty-five hundred dollars for the second violation
and not more than five thousand dollars for each subsequent violation on the
same or other ride that occurs within two years of the second violation or
preceding subsequent violation: (1) Violation of any of
the requirements listed in divisions (A) to (E) of section 993.07 of the
Revised Code. (2) Violation of any
other rule adopted pursuant to section 993.04 of the Revised Code.
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Rule 901:9-1-10 | Plan approval and inter-agency cooperation for aquatic devices.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
No person shall construct, install, or perform
major modifications on an aquatic device until such plans for the aquatic
device are approved by the local building authority or any other regulatory
authority having jurisdiction and certified by a professional engineer
registered in Ohio or an architect licensed in Ohio. Recognizing the unique
nature of aquatic devices, the director of agriculture may consult with the
director of health prior to authorization of construction of any new aquatic
device, or major modifications of existing aquatic devices licensed by the
department of agriculture. In addition, the director may consult with the
director of health on any issues involving operation or maintenance of aquatic
devices.
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Rule 901:9-1-11 | Definitions.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
For the purposes of this chapter, the following are
defined: (A) "High-wave
pool" means wave pools normally capable of producing waves exceeding four feet
in height, measured from trough to crest, and are generally uniform across the
pool. (B) "Action pool" means wave pools which normally produce waves
that do not exceed four feet in height, measured from trough to crest, and are
choppy, with a continuous rolling or bobbing action. (C) "Water slide" means an amusement ride utilizing a straight or
twisting slide along which a continuous stream of water passes and which
patrons rapidly slide down independently or riding on a sled, mat, or
inflatable device which slide empties into a splash pool or a run-out. It does
not include playground type slides dumping into ponds, lakes, or swimming pools
intended for diving, bathing, or swimming. (D) "Lazy river" means a pool whose unique feature is the stream
of water created by mechanical means which slowly propels patrons on flotation
devices along the length of the pool. (E) "Speed slide" means a water slide so designed by the
manufacturer for high-velocity rides. (F) "Kill switch" means a control which when activated results in
the immediate shut-down of wave-generating equipment. (G) "10/20 rule" states any patron in a water attraction must be
identifiable if in distress within ten seconds by a lifeguard and rescuer
contact made within an additional twenty seconds. (H) "Aquatic activity area" means any non-wave pool that has
aquatic related attractions associated with it such as, but not limited to,
rope ladders, cable swings, diving platforms, hand-over-hand activities,
slides, etc. (I) "Public bathing area" means an impounding reservoir, basin,
lake, pond, creek, river, or other similar natural body of water. (J) "Dispatch procedure" means controlling how patrons are
sent down or away from one specific area of a water slide to a splash pool or
run-out by means of a person and/or signaling device which prevents patrons
from colliding in the slide or in the splash pool or run out. (K) "Surrounding patron" means a park patron that is not
presently participating as a rider on a water park device. (L) "Acceptable barrier" means a barrier that is determined
to have sufficient height and density so as to deter a patron from access to an
area in a manner that meets or exceeds the recommended fencing material
required for the attraction.
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Rule 901:9-1-12 | Manufacturer's requirements and procedures.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
Operators must comply with all requirements listed in the
manufacturer's manuals except in those areas where specific state laws and
rules impose a stricter standard of compliance.
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Rule 901:9-1-12.1 | Lifeguards.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Lifeguards
required by this chapter to be posted at aquatic devices shall: (1) Be capable
swimmers, and; (2) Be at least sixteen years of age, and; (3) Be certified validly and currently by one of the following
entities as having completed the specified training successfully: (a) "American Red
Cross" - "Lifeguard Training" or "Advanced Lifesaving," or; (b) "YMCA" - "National YMCA Lifeguard," or; (c) "Boy Scouts of America" - "BSA, Lifeguard" (within the
previous three years) or "Aquatic Instructor, BSA" (within the previous three
years), or; (d) "Ellis and Associates" - ILTP (international lifeguard
training program), or; (e) "NASCO" - "National Aquatic Safety Company,"
or; (f) "Star Guard" - "American Safety and Health Institute,"
or; (g) Any other person, agency, or organization whose
training the licensor determines is comparable to the training specified in
paragraphs (A)(3)(a) to (A)(3)(f) of this rule, and; (4) Possess current valid certification in cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation of the specified type from one of the following
entities: (a) "American Red
Cross" - "Community CPR," "Adult CPR," or "Basic Life Support Professional
Rescuer" or successor courses offered by the "American Red Cross,"
or; (b) "American Heart Association" - "Cardio-pulmonary
Resuscitation - Course A, B, or C," or; (c) Any other person, agency, or organization whose training the
licensor determines is comparable to the training specified in paragraph
(A)(4)(a) or (A)(4)(b) of this rule, and; (5) Possess current valid certification from one of the following
entities as having completed one of the specified courses
successfully: (a) "American Red
Cross" - "Standard First Aid" or "Advanced First Aid," or; (b) Ohio department of education - "Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic," or; (c) Any other person, agency, or organization whose training the
licensor determines is comparable to the training specified in paragraph
(A)(5)(a) or (A)(5)(b) of this rule, and; (6) Be prepared to enter the water at any time while on duty,
and; (7) Have a defined zone to observe and perform duties as
described in the facility's approved life guarding plan, and; (8) Be similarly attired and readily identifiable by bathers and
other lifeguards. (B) Shallow water lifeguards required or permitted by this
chapter to be posted at aquatic devices shall: (1) Be certified
validly and currently as having successfully completed the shallow water rescue
course given by an approved organization such as those listed in paragraph
(A)(3) of this rule or an equivalent course, and; (2) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (A)(4), (A)(5), (A)(6)
and (A)(8) of this rule. (3) Not have a defined zone of water to observe where the
water depth is greater than forty-eight inches. (C) Attendants required or permitted by this chapter to be posted
at aquatic devices shall: (1) Be at least sixteen years of age. (2) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (I) and (J) of rule
901:9-1-06 of the Administrative Code. (3) Operate positions on aquatic devices only where the
facility owner, state or federal law or the aquatic device manufacturer do not
require the utilization of a lifeguard or shallow water lifeguard.
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Rule 901:9-1-13 | Safety standards for wave pools.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Entry to the water shall be
permitted only at the zero depth entry of the pool. (B) The wave pool shall be fenced from the wave-generating
machinery along the sides of the pool to the point of zero static water depth.
Fencing shall only be open at points of exit from the pool. Fencing may be no
closer than eighteen inches from the pool, with the exception of high-wave
pools, and the public will not be permitted between the fencing and the edge of
the pool. The pool is to be fenced on all sides except at the point of zero
static water depth or where the position of wave-generating equipment makes it
unnecessary to fence to prevent public access to the water. Patrons shall be
protected from the elevated leading edge hazards that may exist along the side
walls and back walls of the wave pool through the use of fencing/acceptable
barriers. Fencing/acceptable barriers shall be installed to prohibit patron
access to the leading edges on the elevated sides and rear of the wave pool.
Fencing and/or acceptable barriers shall comply with ASTM volume 15.07, 2007
edition, "Design and Manufacture of a Patron Directed Artificial Climbing
Walls, Dry Slides, Coin Operated and Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Rides
and Devices and Air-Supported Structures." The fence will come to the water's
edge at zero static water depth. Employee access gates in perimeter fences must
be secured with a latch and a sign must be posted stating "authorized personnel
only". (C) Life vests will be available to the public without
additional charge. A refundable deposit may be collected. Signs encouraging the
use of the vests will be placed conspicuously near the entrance to the
pool. (D) All wave pools must have minimum rest periods within each
hour of operation according to the following formula: (1) High-wave pools cannot be
operated more than sixty minutes without a minimum five-minute rest period. A
"rest period" is defined as nonoperation of wave-generating
equipment. (2) Action pools cannot be operated more than fifteen minutes
without a minimum five-minute rest period. A "rest period" is defined as
nonoperation of wave-generating equipment. (E) Lifeguards must be assigned to guard wave pools at a
minimum standard of one lifeguard per two thousand square feet of water surface
area over thirty-six inches static water depth available for use to patrons as
a minimum, and at times of high pool population, a minimum standard of the
10/20 rule will be in effect. A lifeguard staffing program shall be established
by the owner. Such plan shall be submitted to the department for approval as
part of the request for licensing. Owners should also have available for
inspection their plan for high-pool population density lifeguard
assignments. (F) Children under forty-eight inches in height, not
accompanied by an adult, must wear a life vest or pass a swimming test in order
to gain access to a wave pool. Signs indicating this requirement should appear
at the ticket booth/entrance gate to the park. (G) All steps and ladders should be recessed such that the
outer edge is flush with the vertical wall. Handrails and steps should extend
down the pool wall in such a way so that they will be easily accessible at the
lowest water level during wave action. It is recommended that the area between
the handrail and the vertical wall be enclosed but in no case should the
distance between the handrail and vertical wall exceed five inches. Existing
construction and construction in progress as of the effective date of this rule
is exempted. (H) Handholds should be installed twelve to fifteen inches
above the static water level. They shall be installed so that the outer edge is
flush with the vertical wall. Handholds are not required in the areas of wave
pools where the static water level is less than or equal to forty-two inches.
Handholds shall be constructed such that they are self-draining and so that
there are no gaps between the handholds and the pool wall. All handholds should
run in the same direction as the wave action. Existing construction and
construction in progress as of the effective date of this rule is
exempted. (I) Patrons shall be protected from the wave generation area by
a physical barrier or a zone not available to patrons with appropriate signage
alerting patrons to the hazards of approaching the wave-generating equipment.
Physical barriers shall be inspected daily. (J) The surface of all wave pools at the shallow entry end
shall be such as to provide a slip-resistant surface starting not less than
four feet above the water line and including all areas that are wet due to wave
action. The slip-resistant area will extend into the pool to a pool depth of
not less than three feet. (K) Only flotation devices authorized by the owner of the wave
pool shall be allowed in the pool, including personal flotation devices. All
flotation devices shall be such as to preclude injury should wave action cause
contact between the flotation device and patron (user or other). Exceptions to
this requirement may be made for special events where participation is
controlled and for special flotation devices required for handicapped
individuals as approved by the park management. (L) In all cases where wave action is suspended for any reason,
an audible signal shall be used to signal warning of the impending resumption
of wave action. In those high-wave pools where significant intervals exist
between waves, such signal shall sound at least thirty seconds prior to wave
action. (M) Safety equipment shall include one United States coast
guard approved type IV personal flotation device (ring buoy or equivalent) per
lifeguard station and one spine board with straps per pool. Lifeguards will
have rescue tubes ready for use at all times when on duty or rotating
stations. (N) Permanent lifeguard stations shall be distributed in such a
fashion that all pool areas are covered in order to facilitate the lifeguard
staffing program stated in paragraph (E) of this rule. A permanently installed
clearly labeled kill switch shall be located at each permanent lifeguard
station. All lifeguards will have immediate access to all safety
equipment.
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Rule 901:9-1-14 | Water quality for aquatic devices using chemically treated water.
(A) Water quality of any aquatic
device where full body contact with water exists such as, but not limited to
wave pools, water slides, lazy rivers, aquatic activity areas shall be
maintained to standards listed below: (1) Gas chlorine shall not be used
for disinfection of any aquatic device. (2) If chlorine is used as a
disinfectant, there shall be a residual of free chlorine in all parts of the
aquatic device, maintained preferably between two and four parts per million
(ppm), but not less than one ppm. (3) If bromine is used as a
disinfectant, there shall be a residual of total bromine in all parts of the
aquatic device, maintained preferably between four and six ppm, but not less
than two ppm. (4) The licensee of an aquatic device
shall maintain the water of the device in an alkaline condition as indicated by
a pH of not less than 7.2 and not over 7.8. (5) The licensee shall ensure that
the total alkalinity of an aquatic device is maintained at a minimum of sixty
ppm. (6) Cyanuric acid, if used, shall not
exceed one hundred ppm. (7) The licensee shall ensure that
the water in an aquatic device has sufficient clarity when in use that a black
disc, six inches in diameter, is readily visible when placed on a light field
at the deepest point of the pool and is viewed from the pool side when the
water is at rest. (8) The licensee shall ensure that
the water in an aquatic device meets at least one of the two bacteriological
standards (fecal coliform or E. Coli), but the licensee is not required to take
water samples for bacteriological analysis except when the licensor has reason
to believe that the water in an aquatic device does not meet the
bacteriological standards. The licensee is responsible to ensure that the
required water samples are taken and analyzed by a certified or approved
testing facility. The bacteriological standards are: (a) "MPN" means most probable
number. (b) "MF" means membrane
filter. (c) The geometric mean fecal coliform
content (either MPN or MF) based on not less than four samples within a time
period determined by the licensor shall not exceed two hundred per one hundred
milliliter with no sample exceeding four hundred per one hundred
milliliter. (d) The geometric mean E. Coli
content (either MPN or MF) based on not less than four samples within a time
period determined by the licensor shall not exceed one hundred twenty-six per
one hundred milliliter with no sample exceeding two hundred thirty-five per one
hundred milliliter. (e) For sampling procedures, see
paragraph (B) of rule 901:9-1-15 of the Administrative Code. (B) For aquatic devices where only
partial body contact with water exists such as, but not limited to log flume
rides, paddle boats, bumper boats: (1) The licensee shall ensure that
the water in an aquatic device meets at least one of the two bacteriological
standards (fecal coliform or E. Coli), but the licensee is not required to take
water samples for bacteriological analysis except when the licensor has reason
to believe that the water in an aquatic device does not meet the
bacteriological standards. The licensee is responsible to ensure that the
required water samples are taken and analyzed by a certified or approved
testing facility. The bacteriological standards are: (a) The geometric mean fecal coliform
content (either MPN or MF) based on not less than four samples within a time
period determined by the licensor shall not exceed five thousand per one
hundred milliliter (either MPN or MF). (b) The geometric mean E. Coli
content (either MPN or MF) based on not less than four samples within a time
period determined by the licensor shall not exceed five hundred seventy-six per
one hundred milliliter. (2) Gas chlorine shall not be used
for disinfection of any aquatic device. (3) Free chlorine must be maintained
not less than one ppm. (C) Documentation: (1) Full body water
contact: (a) Record keeping: All aquatic
devices shall maintain records of chemical levels and water
quality. (b) Records shall report the
disinfectant levels and pH of the aquatic device for each day it is in
operation. (c) Manual checks, performed with
diethyl-p-phenyanediamine (DPD) test kit, shall be recorded at pre opening and
each two hours of operation thereafter if the aquatic device does not have
automated chemical control. (d) Manual checks, performed with a
DPD test kit, shall be recorded at pre opening and each four hours of operation
thereafter if the aquatic device is equipped with automatic control. The manual
checks shall be used to calibrate the electronic monitoring devices'
accuracy. (e) Each four hours of operation
after opening, a reading shall be taken from the automatic controller and
documented. (f) Water balance test results shall
be recorded at least weekly. (2) Partial body water
contact: (a) Record keeping: All aquatic
devices shall maintain records of chemical levels and water
quality. (b) Records shall report the
disinfectant levels for each day it is in operation. (c) Manual checks, performed with a
DPD test kit, shall be recorded at pre opening of each day of
operation. Records for both full body water contact and partial body water
contact shall be maintained for such a period as dictated by insurance
carriers, local legal statutes, and company counselor's advice, or for a
minimum of two calendar years. (D) Procedures for fecal release
(full body water contact only): (1) If a fecal release occurs in an
aquatic device, the following minimum shall be done: (a) Ensure patrons exit the aquatic
device and then close the aquatic device. (b) Remove as much of the solid fecal
matter from the aquatic device as possible. Ensure the fecal matter is handled
properly and disposed of in a sanitary sewer (toilet). (c) Ensure the free chlorine residual
of the aquatic device is at least two ppm or increase the free bromine residual
to at least four ppm. (d) Ensure the pH of the aquatic
device is between 7.2 and 7.8. (e) Prior to reopening the aquatic
device, manual testing shall be taken at representative regions on the water
body to ensure the average water body is at least two ppm free available
chlorine, and the pH is between 7.2 and 7.8. (f) If the fecal release is diarrheal
in nature, increase the free chlorine residual to at least five ppm or increase
the free bromine to at least eight ppm. Prior to reopening the aquatic device,
manual testing shall be taken at representative regions on the water body to
ensure the average water body is at least five ppm free available chlorine and
the pH is between 7.2 and 7.8. (g) Diaper age children and diaper
dependent adults shall wear a protective outer wear covering, designed
specifically for use in aquatic settings. The protective covering must be made
of a material that will not allow water to penetrate and have an elasticity at
the legs and waist to prohibit any liquid to pass from outside in or inside
out. (E) Any person with an obvious
infectious wound shall not be permitted to use an aquatic device. No person who
is observed passing feces, urine, or blood into an aquatic device shall be
permitted to use the aquatic device. Any person who has been refused entry to
or removed from an aquatic device under this paragraph because of an infectious
wound may be granted entry upon presentation of a written statement from a
physician that the condition is not infectious. (F) Operation and
management: (1) Management qualifications. All
facilities containing aquatic devices with full body water contact shall have
at least one employee properly trained in sanitation, safety, and proper
maintenance of the aquatic device, and all physical and mechanical equipment
and be trained in accordance with the standard of one of the following
agencies: (This does not apply to aquatic devices where only partial body
contact with water exists) (a) National swimming pool
foundation's certified pool/spa operator course (CPO); (b) National recreation and parks
association aquatic facility operator course (AFO); (c) YMCA pool operator on location
(POOL) certified operator.
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Rule 901:9-1-14.1 | Ultraviolet disinfection systems for full body contact aquatic devices.
(A) For all aquatic devices, existing on or before December
31, 2011 and which are regulated pursuant to paragraph (A) of rule 901:9-1-14
of the Administrative Code, an ultraviolet disinfection system (UVDS) shall be
added to their filtration system according to the following
schedule: (1) All indoor aquatic
devices by December 31, 2014; (2) All aquatic devices
at large outdoor aquatic parks (aquatic parks with annual attendance greater
than two hundred fifty thousand people) by December 31, 2017; and, (3) All other aquatic
parks and devices by December 31, 2020. (B) All newly constructed aquatic devices operating to the
public for the first time which are regulated pursuant to paragraph (A) of rule
901:9-1-14 of the Administrative Code must have a UVDS as part of their
filtration system. (C) A UVDS is not required if another treatment process is
used which the department has determined to be capable of providing a 3-log
(99.9 per cent) reduction of cryptosporidium at the peak flow rate of the
entire recirculation flow. Such performance must be validated by an industry
recognized and capable third party. (D) UVDS' must be certified to meet the NSF/ANSI
Standard 50 for pools, spas, hot tubs, and other recreational water
facilities. (E) All UVDS' must include an automatic alarm to warn
of a malfunction or impending shutdown. (F) All UVDS' must be installed in an enclosure
designed to protect the operator against electrical shock, excessive radiation,
and protection from sunlight. (G) The ultraviolet equipment, electrical components,
wiring, and installation shall comply with all local and national electrical
codes and Underwriters Laboratory standards. (H) All UVDS must have an accurately calibrated ultraviolet
light intensity readout with sensors capable of accurately reading the
ultraviolet dosage. Sensors shall be calibrated at a frequency in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations and records of valid calibration
shall be maintained by the facility. The minimum dosage of the UVDS will not go
below forty millijoules per square centimeter. (I) The UVDS shall be installed per the design of an
industry recognized and capable third party registered engineer or third party
pool designer with sufficent appropriate experience.
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Rule 901:9-1-15 | Water quality for aquatic devices using non chemically treated water.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Water quality of an aquatic
device shall be maintained to standards listed below: (1) The licensee shall ensure that
the water in an aquatic device meets at least one of the two bacteriological
standards (fecal coliform or E. Coli). The licensee is responsible for ensuring
that required water samples are taken and analyzed by a certified or approved
testing facility. The licensor is not required to take water samples for
bacteriological analysis but may take samples either on a routine basis or when
the licensor has reason to believe that the water in an aquatic device does not
meet the bacteriological standards. The bacteriological standards
are: (a) For aquatic devices where full
body contact with water exists such as, but not limited to wave pools, water
slides, lazy rivers, aquatic activity areas: (i) "MPN" means most probable
number. (ii) "MF" means
membrane filter. (iii) The geometric mean fecal
coliform content (either MPN or MF based on not less than four samples within a
four week period (once a week) shall not exceed two hundred per one hundred
milliliter with no sample exceeding four hundred per one hundred
milliliter. (iv) The geometric
mean E. Coli content (either MPN or MF), based on not less than four samples
within a four week period (once a week) shall not exceed one hundred twenty-six
per one hundred milliliter with no sample exceeding two hundred thirty-five per
one hundred milliliter. (b) For aquatic devices where only
partial body contact with water exists such as, but not limited to log flume
rides, paddle boats, bumper boats: (i) The geometric mean fecal coliform
content (either MPN or MF) based on not less than four samples within a four
week period (once a week) shall not exceed five thousand per one hundred
milliliter. (ii) The geometric
mean E. Coli content (either MPN or MF), based on not less than four samples
within a four week period (once a week) shall not exceed five hundred
seventy-six per one hundred milliliter. (B) Sampling procedures. To assure
consistency in collecting samples for analysis, the following procedures shall
be used: (1) Specific sampling location(s)
shall be designated by the department. (2) The sample bottle shall be
inverted. With a sweeping motion, the sample shall be collected from about one
foot below the water surface. (3) Every precaution shall be taken
to minimize sediment or debris in the sample. In cases where debris or sediment
is present throughout the sample, this information shall be noted on the
laboratory form. (4) The sampler shall note such items
as water temperature and clarity, and general weather conditions. (5) If a sample does not meet the
bacteriological standards, an additional sample must be taken immediately. If
the additional sample does not meet the bacteriological standards, the Ohio
department of agriculture's amusement ride safety division must be notified and
the aquatic device must not operate until the bacteriological standards are
met. (C) Documentation: All records of the bacterial analysis for aquatic devices shall be
maintained by the licensee. The bacterial analysis records shall include date
sample collected, location, bacteria count, and geometric mean. Records shall
be maintained for such a period as dictated by insurance carriers, local legal
statutes, and company counselor's advice, or for a minimum of two calendar
years. (D) Procedure for fecal release (full
body water contact only): (1) Before the issuance of an
amusement ride license, the licensee shall submit a procedure for handling a
fecal release in the aquatic devices' water to the amusement ride safety
division for approval. (2) Diaper age children and diaper
dependent adults shall wear a protective outer wear covering, designed
specifically for use in aquatic settings. The protective covering must be made
of a material that will not allow water to penetrate and have an elasticity at
the legs and waist to prohibit any liquid to pass from outside in or inside
out. (E) Any person with an obvious
infectious wound shall not be permitted to use an aquatic device. No person who
is observed passing feces, urine, or blood into an aquatic device shall be
permitted to use the aquatic device. Any person who has been refused entry to
or removed from an aquatic device under this paragraph because of an infectious
wound may be granted entry upon presentation of a written statement from a
physician that the condition is not infectious. (F) Portable aquatic devices that set
up and operate for ten or more days, must meet all standards as set forth in
this rule or must be drained of all water and refilled with fresh water every
ten days.
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Rule 901:9-1-16 | General safety standards for aquatic activity areas.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) On activities that are designed
for use by one person at a time, teaming and grouping of participants shall not
be allowed. This will assure patron safety and eliminate body-to-body
collision. (B) All sliding on aquatic devices
shall be in a feet-first position unless manufacturer design specifications
specifically permits other safe riding positions. Absolutely no head-first
diving from any slide activity shall be permitted. (C) Patrons should be required to
exit each activity area quickly after entering the water. (D) The children's aquatic devices
will be restricted to children fifty-two inches or less in height. Children may
be accompanied by an adult.
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Rule 901:9-1-17 | Safety standards for water slides.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Slide-type attractions which
allow a mix of adult and small children riders shall employ a dispatch
procedure which will establish spacing between riders to reduce the possibility
of collision between riders in the splash pool or while still on the
slide. (B) A lifeguard/attendant shall be stationed with a clear view
and rapid access to any splash pool or run-out. (C) Height requirements shall be the manufacturer's
recommendation or six inches above static water level and shall apply to all
slides with shallow water splash pools. (D) Patrons must ride all water slides in a feet-first position
unless the manufacturer design specifications specifically permits other safe
riding positions. (E) Stopping, changing positions and forming chains shall be
prohibited. (F) Patrons are not permitted to ride slides with small
children on their laps. (G) Life jackets or other personal flotation devices may not be
worn on water slides unless recommended by the manufacturer. (H) Patrons must exit splash pools/run-outs immediately upon
arrival. It will be the responsibility of the lifeguard/attendant supervising
all splash pools/run-outs to require patrons to exit immediately. (I) In the absence of manufacturer guidelines, patrons riding
speed slides should be instructed to ride lying down in a feet-first position.
Patrons should be instructed to keep their legs crossed and to cross their arms
and to hold them close to their body for the entire ride. (J) An operator shall be stationed at the dispatch point of all
rides and shall remain in continual visual or verbal contact with the
lifeguard/attendant stationed at the splash pool/run-out. (K) When an entry pool at the dispatch point exists, an
attendant rather than an operator, shall be present. (L) Fencing/acceptable barriers shall be installed around
low profile sections of the trough and around the sides and back of the splash
pool/run-out. Fencing/acceptable barriers shall comply with American society
for testing and materials, volume 15.07, 2007 edition, "Design and Manufacture
of Patron Directed Artificial Climbing Walls, Dry Slides, Coin Operated and
Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Rides and Devices and Air-supported
Structures." (M) Splash pool fencing/acceptable barriers along the front
and rider exits shall be at a minimum, forty-two inch tall posts with three
horizontal cables and designated exit point(s) shall be installed along the
front/rider exit side of a splash pool if the location meets the following
criteria: (1) Splash pools which due to their proximity to heavy
surrounding patron traffic areas pose an attractive opportunity for surrounding
patrons to jump or dive into the splash pool from the front/rider exit side of
the pool; (2) Splash pool design and lifeguard placement do not allow
for control of surrounding patron behavior; (3) The installation of such a barrier does not impede the
effective space necessary for emergency extrication and response in an
emergency; and (4) The splash pool is not a zero depth entry pool;
or (5) In the alternative, sufficient space must exist between
run-out troughs such that the presence of the fence/barrier does not impede the
safety clearance envelope of the rider in the run-out. (N) Employee access gates in perimeter fences must be
secured with a latch and post a sign stating "authorized personnel
only".
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Rule 901:9-1-18 | Safety standards for the lazy river.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Height requirements for all
patrons shall comply with manufacturer recommendations or be six inches above
static water level. For depths exceeding forty-eight inches, a lifeguard shall
be in attendance at all times and coverage shall be such that the entire lazy
river is under direct observation by lifeguards, with no area more than two
hundred feet from the responsible lifeguard. The use of life jackets for
patrons should be strongly encouraged. In the event a patron is under the
height requirement, they must either be accompanied by an adult or pass a
swimming test. For water depths of forty-eight inches or less, either an
attendant or a lifeguard shall be in attendance at all times and coverage shall
be such that the entire lazy river is under direct observation by lifeguards or
attendants, with no area more than two hundred feet from the responsible
lifeguard or attendant. (B) The use of life jackets should be strongly encouraged for
patrons who do not meet the above stated height requirement. (C) Only flotation devices authorized by the waterpark shall be
used in the lazy river. Personal flotation devices required for individuals
with disabilities may be used only when authorized by the park
management. (D) Patrons must remain in the lazy river until they reach the
designated exit. Patrons should not be permitted to climb in or climb out on
the sides of the river. (E) Patrons shall be protected from
patron-on-surrounding-patron contact hazards that may exist along leading edges
of the lazy river through use of fencing/acceptable barriers. (F) Fencing/acceptable barriers shall be installed around
the perimeter of the lazy river to prohibit unimpeded access to the trough by
surrounding patrons. (G) Perimeter fencing/acceptable barriers shall, at a
minimum, consist of forty two inch tall posts with three horizontal cables that
have sufficient height and density to discourage surrounding guest access from
any non-designated entry points. (H) Designated entry and exit access points shall be
clearly posted. (I) Leading edges of elevated walkways or bridges that
cross over or run adjacent to the lazy river troughs must be guarded with
fencing material that meets or exceeds the fencing standards utilized in the
perimeter fencing requirements. (J) Bridges over lazy rivers and elevated walkways adjacent
to lazy rivers must be posted with signs indicating "shallow water - do not
jump". (K) Employee access gates in perimeter fencing must be
secured with a latch and post a sign indicating authorized personnel
only.
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Rule 901:9-1-19 | Safety standards for water coasters.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Patrons must be able to carry
their own sled. (B) Patrons must exit the runout or
splash pool quickly after coming to a rest. Operators should not dispatch
another sled until the previous sled and patron has been removed from the
runout or splash pool. (C) The water level in runout or
splash pools must meet the manufacturer's requirements as indicated in their
operating manual.
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Rule 901:9-1-20 | Required waterpark signage.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) International pictorial signage
should be used whenever possible. (B) The following signs are required: (1) "Exit only" signs will be placed
at all wave pool ladders. (2) Depth of water in landing pools will be noted at the
entrance to slides and around pool itself. (3) In four-inch lettering (minimum), depth should be noted on
both the sides and the top of all pool edges at twenty-five foot
intervals. (4) "No diving" signs shall be displayed around the aquatic
device. (5) "Prolonged exposure to wave action may result in fatigue.
Exercise caution in deep water," shall be displayed at the entrance to the
pool. (6) "No running" signs shall be displayed throughout the
waterpark. (7) Signs indicating "no glass bottles or containers" shall be
displayed at the entrance to the park. (8) Healthy swimming signage indicating the following shall
be posted at the entrance to the park and in public restrooms: (a) Please don't swallow the pool water; (b) Please change diapers in the bathroom, not pool
side; (c) Please take children on frequent bathroom
breaks; (d) Please don't swim when you have diarrhea; (e) Please wash hands with soap and water after bathroom
breaks/diaper changing; and (f) Please wash thoroughly before swimming. (C) Signs indicating various height restrictions shall be
displayed prior to the entrance to the park.
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Rule 901:9-1-21 | Purpose and scope.
The purpose of rules 901:9-1-01 and 901:9-1-21 to 901:9-1-41 of the
Administrative Code is to set out the standards that must be met for the
operation of bungee jumps. In addition to these standards, bungee jumps must
also comply with all other applicable rules in Chapter 901:9 of the
Administrative Code.
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Rule 901:9-1-22 | Definitions.
(A) "Air bag" means a device
which cradles the body using an air release breather system to dissipate the
energy due to a fall. (B) "ANSI" means the American national standards
institute. More information about ANSI and the location of their standards can
be found at www.ansi.org. (C) "Anti two-blocking device" means a positive
acting device which prevents contact between the load block or fall ball and
the boom tip of a crane. (D)
"ASTM" means ASTM international. More information about ASTM and the
location of their standards can be found by visiting www.astm.org. (E) "Binding cord" means the material used to
hold the bungee cord threads in place. (F) "Bungee catapulting" means the practice of
holding the jumper stationary while the bungee cord is stretched and then
releasing the jumper. (G) "Bungee cord" means the elastic rope to which
the jumper is attached to produce a bouncing action. (H) "Bungee jumping" means a fall or jump from a
height by an individual who is attached to an elastic cord that prevents the
individual from hitting the ground, water, or other solid, semi-solid, liquid,
or elastic surface. (I) "Controlled load lowering" means a system or
device on the power train of a crane, other than the load hoist brake, which
can be used to regulate the lowering speed of a hoist mechanism. (J) "Cord" see bungee cord. (K) Defined area" means the area designated for the
bungee jump by either the owner or operator and approved by the
department. (L) "Dynamic loading" means the load placed on
the rigging and attachments by the initial free fall of the
jumper. (M) "Fence" means a permanent or temporary
structure designed and constructed to restrict people, animals and objects from
entering the defined area. (N) "Incident" means an event that causes
personal injury or property damage or causes operation of the bungee jump to be
interrupted or stopped. (O) "Jump direction" means the direction in which
a jumper jumps from the jump point. (P) "Jump harness" means the assembly worn by a
jumper, which is attached to a bungee cord. (Q) "Jump master" means the person who is
responsible for assisting the bungee jumper. (R) "Jump point" means the position from which
the jumper leaves the platform. (S) "Jump zone" means an imaginary volume which
extends downward from the jump point for a distance equal to the maximum
stretched length of the bungee cord system. The extent of the volume in the
direction of the intended jump is equal to fifty per cent of the maximum
stretched length of the bungee cord system. The fifty per cent value applies to
both fore and aft directions from the jump point. The extent of the volume at
the jump point, perpendicular to the intended jump direction, is equal to ten
per cent of the maximum stretched length of the bungee cord system and twenty
five per cent at the bottom of the jump. (T) Jump space" means the area bounded by both the
jump zone and the safety space. (U) "Jumper weight" means the weight of the
jumper and harness. (V) "Landing area" means the surface area to
which the jumper is lowered after he jumps. (W) "Live boom" means a boom in which lowering is
controlled only by a brake without aid from any other lowering retarding
devices. (X) "Lowering system" means any manual or
mechanical equipment capable of lowering a jumper to the designated landing
area. (Y) "Platform" means the structure from which a
jumper launches. (Z) "Preparation area" means the location where
the jumper is prepared for jumping. (AA) "Rigging system" means the bungee cord and
any webbing or rope connected to the bungee cord which may be set at variable
lengths by the jump master for each jumper. (BB) "Recovery area" means a location next to the
landing area, where the jumper may recover from the jump before returning to
the public area. (CC) "Safe working load (SWL)" means the maximum
rated load as determined by the manufacturer which can be safely handled under
specified conditions, by a machine, equipment or the rigging
system. (DD) "Safety hook" means a hook with a latch to
prevent rigging or loads from accidentally slipping off the hook. (EE) "Safety lines" means a line used to connect a
safety harness or belt to an anchor point. (FF) "Safety space" means the space extending
beyond the jump zone. (GG) "Site operating manual" means the document
containing the procedures and forms for the operation of all bungee jumping
activities and equipment. (HH) "Sandbagging" means the practice of loading
excess weight to a jumper intended to be released at the bottom of the jump to
gain extra momentum on the rebound. (II) "Site controller/manager" means the person
having complete control over the entire bungee jumping facility. (JJ) "Tandem jumping" means the practice of two
people jumping while connected together. (KK) "Testing authority" means an organization
acceptable to the department, for the purpose of testing equipment used for
bungee jumping. (LL) "Two-block damage prevention feature" means a
system which deactivates the hoisting mechanism before a load block or fall
ball contacts the boom tip of a crane. (MM) "Unloaded length" means the length of the
bungee cord without load or stress applied.
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Rule 901:9-1-23 | Permit application.
(A) Any person who applies to the
department for a permit to operate a bungee jump shall include with their
application: (1) A site operation
manual; (2) Site plans which
shall include equipment locations, safety zones, safety space, fences, jump
zones and jump space; and (3) Proof of insurance
coverage meeting the requirements set out in section 993.06 of the Revised
Code. (B) The department may also require a
registered engineer's report confirming that the design and construction
of the equipment to be used meets engineering standards acceptable to the
department and confirming that all applicable local codes have been complied
with.
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Rule 901:9-1-24 | Safety space.
(A) Where jumps occur over land, a
safety space of thirty feet shall be maintained between the bottom of the jump
zone and the ground level. (B) Where jumps occur over water, the
water over the entire bottom of the jump zone shall be no less than three feet
deep with a minimum water depth of no less than twelve feet within a ten foot
radius of a point directly beneath the jump point. (C) An additional extension of the
jump zone volume shall be maintained as a safety space which will not be less
than ten per cent of the jump zone dimensions at the jump point and twenty per
cent of the jump zone dimensions at the bottom of the jump. (D) A minimum of ten per cent of the
height of the jump shall be maintained beneath the jump point as the top safety
space.
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Rule 901:9-1-25 | Platform safe working load.
(A) The safe working load (SWL) shall
be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with a
safety factor of not less than five times the maximum designed loaded platform
weight. (B) When the platform is not an
integral part of the structure, the attachment devices and the part of the
structure to which they are attached, shall have a safety factor of at least
five over the total load. (C) The platform shall have a non
slip surface. (D) The platform shall have anchor
points for safety harnesses, designed and placed to best suit the movements of
anyone on the platform. (E) There shall be a gate across the
jump point which shall remain closed when a jumper is not present. (F) The jump master shall stop the
jumping operation when wind speeds are in excess of twenty miles per hour and
can affect the safe operation on the jump platform and/or the recovery
area.
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Rule 901:9-1-26 | Lowering system.
(A) The system for lowering the
jumper to the landing pad shall be operated under the direction of the jump
operator, jump master or crane operator. (B) The alternative method for jumper
recovery shall be specified in the site manual and approved by the
director.
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Rule 901:9-1-27 | Cranes.
(A) All cranes must have a certification
of inspection by a testing firm accredited by the U.S. department of labor.
This certification must be complete prior to an inspection by the department.
This must be done at each location prior to operation and must be re-certified
on an annual basis. Re-certification is also required whenever the crane is
used for other material lifting purposes. (B) Cranes used to elevate personnel
platforms for bungee jumping shall be equipped with the following: (1) Boom angle
indicators; (2) Boom extension
indicators; and (3) Drum rotation
indicators. (C) An anti two-blocking device shall be
used. If an anti two-blocking device is not available, a system shall be used
with a two-block damage prevention feature to deactivate the hoisting
action. (D) Cranes shall be derated to fifty per
cent of its capacity e.g., a rated load of three thousand pounds becomes one
thousand five hundred pounds. (E) Cranes shall be level, on firm
footing and all outriggers fully extended and blocked during
operation. (F) The load line hoist drum shall be
equipped with controlled load lowering. Free fall is prohibited. (G) Live boom equipment shall not be
used. (H) Load lines shall be capable of
supporting, without failure, at least seven times the maximum intended load,
except that where rotation resistant rope is used, the lines shall be capable
of supporting without failure, at least ten times the maximum intended
load. (I) Load and boom hoist drum brakes,
swing brakes, and locking devices such as pawls or dogs shall be engaged when
the occupied personnel platform is in a stationary working
position. (J) A daily log book for operator
inspections and repairs will be kept on site. (K) The main boom shall be fully extended
at all times. (L) All cranes that use a jib with cable
supported back stays shall have an offset and a positive stop to prevent the
jib from flipping over backwards or detaching from its mount point. Cranes with
jibs having three or four mounting pins that can not be offset will not require
offsetting. (M) The lifting and supporting shall be
made under controlled conditions and under the direction of an appointed signal
person. (N) Cranes shall be operated by a trained
operator in accordance with occupational safety and health administration
"OSHA" standards and utilize certified hand signals or direct verbal
communications. For more information, please visit:
https://www.osha.gov/. (O) Communications between the crane
operator, the signal person, and person being lifted shall be maintained at all
times during the lift. (P) The operator shall remain at the
controls when the personnel platform is occupied. (Q) Movement of the personnel platform
shall be done in a slow, controlled, continuous manner with no sudden movements
of the crane or personnel platform. (R) Cranes shall not travel while
personnel are on a personnel platform. (S) Personnel shall keep all parts of the
body inside the personnel platform during raising and lowering to avoid pinch
points. Personnel shall not stand on the top rail, midrail or toe board of the
personnel platform. (T) Personnel platforms shall not be used
when winds are in excess of twenty miles per hour, during electrical storms, or
other adverse weather conditions which could affect the safety of
personnel.
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Rule 901:9-1-28 | Suspended personnel platforms.
(A) Personnel platforms elevated by
cranes which are used as bungee jump platforms shall be constructed and rigged
according to the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1431 (2010). Where wire rope is
used: (1) Each bridle leg shall
be connected to a master link or shackle; (2) Wire rope with
thimble eyes shall be used; (3) Wire rope shall have
a safety factor of five; (4) Locking load hooks
shall be used; (5) Gates shall swing
inward and shall be equipped with a latching device that prevents accidental
opening; (6) The personnel
platform and attaching devices shall have a minimum design factor of
five; (7) The personnel
platform shall have a plate specifying the weight of the empty personnel
platform and the maximum number of persons and weight for which the personnel
platform is rated; and (8) At each new set-up,
and at least annually, prior to hoisting personnel in the suspended personnel
platform, the personnel platform, rigging, and hook block shall be proof tested
to one hundred twenty-five per cent of the personnel platform's rated
capacity by holding it in a suspended position for five minutes with the test
load suitably distributed on the personnel platform. After proof testing, any
deficiencies revealed by inspection by a qualified person shall be corrected
and another proof test shall be conducted. Any modification to personnel
platform or rigging shall require retesting of the personnel
platform. (B) A trial lift with the unoccupied
personnel platform loaded at least to the anticipated liftweight shall be made
from ground level, or any other location where personnel will enter the
platform, to each location at which the personnel platform is to be hoisted and
positioned. This trial lift shall be performed immediately prior to placing
personnel on the platform. The operator shall determine that all systems,
controls and safety devices are activated and functioning properly; that no
interferences exist; and that all configurations necessary to reach those work
locations will allow the operator to remain under the fifty per cent limit of
the hoist's rated capacity. After a trial lift, and just prior to hoisting
personnel, the platform shall be hoisted a few inches and inspected to ensure
that it is secure and properly balanced. Personnel shall not be hoisted unless
the following conditions are determined to exist: (1) Hoist ropes are free
of kinks; (2) Multiple part lines
are not be twisted around each other; (3) The primary
attachment is centered over the platform; and (4) The hoisting system
shall be inspected if the load rope is slack to ensure all ropes are properly
seated on drums and in sheaves. (C) The jump rigging shall be attached to
the lifting system. (D) The personnel platform shall be
limited to a capacity of four persons. (E) A grab rail shall be provided around
the personnel platform. (F) The sides of the personnel platform
shall be enclosed from floor to midrail as defined under OSHA standards with
rails. (G) An open roof design of the personnel
platform is optional for better visibility. (H) Nothing shall be added to the
personnel platform which affects it's stability in the wind. (I) A jumper shall only jump
perpendicular to the boom. (J) If the personnel platform is
accidentally lowered onto the cords, the cords shall be inspected before
jumping is continued. (K) In addition, all rules and
regulations pertaining to the safe hoisting of personnel as specified by OSHA
or other authorities must be complied with.
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Rule 901:9-1-29 | Bungee cord specifications.
(A) The performance criteria and system requirements contained in these rules are for both types of bungee cords currently in use in the United States. (B) The maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using waist and chest harness is four and one-half G's. The maximum G-force allowable on a jumper using an ankle harness is three and one-half G's. (C) The minimum factor of safety (FS) for any cord configuration attached to a jumper whether "mil.spec." or "New Zealand" shall be no less than five. This means that the maximum dynamic load possible for a jumper to exert on a bungee cord configuration shall be no greater than twenty per cent of the cord configuration's minimum breaking strength. | Minimum break strength | | | fs = | --------------------------------------------- | = five | | Maximum dynamic load for a jumper | |
(D) Bungee cord design, manufacturing and testing is to be such that it meets the following specifications: (1) In a single 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 cord system, the cord shall be bound together in a manner to prevent potential jumper entanglement. The bindings shall not damage or effect the performance of the cords. (2) All bungee cords shall be designed and tested to perform within the prescribed limits of the maximum G force and factor of safety as stated. (3) All bungee cord manufacturers must perform conclusive minimum break strength testing on a representative section of all manufactured bungee cords. The bungee cord samples must have been constructed using the manufacturer's standard methods which shall include bungee cord loop end connections that meet the guidelines in this document. All tests shall be performed or supervised by an independent certified testing authority or a independent certified engineer. Test results must be readily available to purchasers of the bungee cords, or regulating authorities, 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. (4) A load verses elongation curve resulting from the aforementioned test shall be used to calculate the maximum G force and factor of safety of the corresponding lot of bungee cords tested. These test results must be readily available to purchasers or users of the bungee cords, or regulating authorities upon request. (5) Operator testing: All commercial operators shall follow the inspection and testing recommendations set forth by the cord manufacturer or distributor. These tests shall be completed utilizing the maximum load the cords are designated for. (6) All bungee cord manufacturers must provide specifications to purchasers on maximum allowable usage of bungee cords expressed in number of jumps. (7) Bungee cord retirement: Bungee cords shall be retired when the cords exhibit deterioration or damage, do not react according to specifications, or have reached the maximum usage expressed in number of jumps as specified by the manufacturer. All commercial operators must have an auditable system for recording the number of jumps on each individual cord in use. This data must be readily available to the manufacturer and any regulating authority upon request. (8) Bungee cord destruction: Bungee cords retired from use shall be destroyed by cutting the cord into five foot lengths. (9) Bungee cords end connections: The end connections shall have a minimum safety factor of five times the maximum dynamic load for that bungee cord configuration. All end connections shall be of a size and shape to allow easy attachment to the jumper harnesses and to the rigging. On multiple cord systems, each cord must meet its own independent end connection. All end attachment points subject to wear are to be retired when the cord is retired. On multiple cord systems, all end attachment points shall be bound together in a protective sheath that allows the individual ends to move with respect to each other. All cord ends shall be inspected every day for wear, slippage, or any other abnormalities, unless the manufacturer specifies more frequent inspections.
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Rule 901:9-1-30 | Jumper harness and hardware.
(A) All harnesses, webbing, bindings,
ropes, and hardware shall meet or exceed one of the following
standards: (1) International
mountaineering and climbing federation. More information can be found by
visiting http://www.theuiaa.org/. (2) ASTM
F1772-17. (3) ANSI
10.32-2012. (B) A jumper harness shall be either a
full body harness, a sit harness with shoulder straps, or an ankle harness.
Harnesses shall be specifically designed and manufactured for mountaineering or
bungee jumping. (C) Harnesses shall be available to fit
the range of patron sizes accepted for jumping. (D) There shall be a redundant connection
(backup) between the harness and the cord. (E) All load supporting slings or webbing
shall be flat tubular mountaineering webbing or its equivalent. Minimum
breaking strength shall be six thousand pounds. Slings or webbings shall be
formed by sewing, or properly tied with a "water knot" with taped
ends. (F) Carabineers shall be the steel screw
gate type with a minimum breaking strength of six thousand pounds. (G) All ropes, pulleys, and shackles used
to raise, lower, or hold the jumper shall have a minimum breaking strength of
six thousand pounds. All pulleys shall be compatible with the
rope. (H) All anchors shall meet or exceed the
following: (1) Where a single anchor
is used to attach the bungee cord to the platform, it shall have a safety
factor of twenty; (2) Where two anchors are
used to attach the bungee cord to the platform, each shall have a safety factor
of five; (3) Where the anchor is
made of wire rope, it shall have swagged ends with the thimble eyes;
and, (4) Where the anchor is
made of "webbing," it shall be manufactured by a company that
normally supplies these anchors to crane and rigging companies.
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Rule 901:9-1-31 | Testing and inspection.
(A) All jump rigging, harness,
lowering system and safety gear shall be regularly inspected and tested as set
forth in the operating manual. Inspections, findings and corrective action
shall be recorded in the site log. (B) Hardware subject to abnormal
loadings, impacts against hard surfaces or having surface damage, shall be
replaced immediately. (C) All ropes, webbing and bindings
shall be inspected visually, and by feel for signs of wear, fraying, or damaged
substances in accordance with the site operating manual.
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Rule 901:9-1-32 | Replacement of rigging and equipment.
(A) Replacement equipment for the
following shall always be available on site: (1) Bungee cords. (2) All rigging ropes. (3) Binding, ankle strapping for
jumpers. (4) Jump harness. (5) Life line and clips. (B) Items of equipment, rigging or
personal protective equipment found to be sub-standard shall be replaced
immediately. (C) Jumping shall cease immediately
when a sub-standard item cannot be replaced. (D) This equipment shall be stored in
a secure area to prevent tampering and vandalism.
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Rule 901:9-1-33 | Identification of equipment, rigging, bungee cord and safety equipment.
(A) Each bungee cord shall have its
own permanent identification number. (B) The form of identification shall
not damage or detract from the integrity of the material. (C) The identification shall be
clearly visible to the operators during daily operations. (D) The identification of each piece
of equipment shall be recorded in the site operating manual.
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Rule 901:9-1-34 | Landing/recovery area including the area immediately under the jump space.
(A) The following requirements shall apply where the jump space is over land. (1) All jumps require the use of an air bag or net certified by the manufacturer to be capable of absorbing a falling body from the height of the jump point. (2) The sizing of the air bag or net shall be as follows: | HEIGHT OF JUMP: | MINIMUM SIZE: | | 70-100 feet | 500 square feet (20 x 25) | | 100-150 feet | 800 square feet (23 x 35) | | 150-200 feet | 1000 square feet (25 x 40) |
(3) The air bag shall be in position before jumper preparation commences on the platform. (4) Upon completion of a jump, the jumper shall be lowered into a landing area. (5) The landing area shall be free of spectators at all times. (6) The jump zone shall be free of any equipment or staff when a jumper is being prepared on the jump platform and until the jumper lands on the landing pad. (7) A place for the jumper to sit and recover should be provided close to, but outside the landing area. (B) The following requirements shall apply where the jump space is over a body of water: (1) A recovery vessel shall be positioned to recover jumpers. (2) The vessel shall be equipped with coast guard approved life jackets and rescue equipment. The vessel operators shall wear required life jackets. (3) The jump space shall be free of other vessels, floating objects, submerged objects, the public, and any spectators. When the landing vessel is in open water, it shall be defined by the deployment of buoys. A sign of appropriate size which reads "bungee jumping - keep clear" shall be displayed. (C) Where the landing area is part of a constructed swimming pool complex or is specially constructed for bungee jumping, the following shall apply: (1) The pool size shall meet the requirements for the jump area size. (2) The minimum water depth shall be twelve feet. (3) Rescue equipment shall be available. (4) The jump space and landing area shall be fenced. (5) Only the operators and participants of the bungee jump shall be within the jump space and landing area. (D) The defined area shall be enclosed by a fence of adequate height and design as to prevent people, animals and objects from entering the landing area.
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Rule 901:9-1-35 | Site requirements.
(A) Adequate storage shall be
provided to protect equipment from physical, chemical and ultra-violet ray
damage. The storage area shall be secured against unauthorized
entry. (B) There shall be a public address
system in operation during all hours of business. There shall be a radio
communication link on the permanent platform sites between the platform and the
landing/recovery area or vessel. (C) All staff shall be easily
identifiable. (D) Instructions to jumpers shall be
placed at the entrance to the site. (E) There shall be a means of
communication located within two hundred feet of the jump site to local
emergency services. (F) Jumps shall only be made under
the direct control of a jump master. (G) Adjustments for the weight of
each jumper shall be made by the jump master's selection of either the bungee
cord or length of webbing or rope attached to the bungee cord. (H) A clearly visible sign shall be
erected listing the medical and age restrictions for jumpers. (I) Staff shall be briefed for each
days operations. This shall include assignment of the designated jump master
where more than one jump master is on site. (J) Prior to jumping, each jumper
shall register with the operator giving the following information: name,
address, city, state, zip code, and telephone number; medical factors and
exclusions; age and weight. (K) Prior to jumping, each jumper
shall be provided with information on jumping, landing, lowering, and recovery
procedures.
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Rule 901:9-1-36 | Jumper requirements.
(A) The minimum age and weight for
jumping shall be established by the ride manufacturer. (B) Any jumpers who, in the opinion
of the operation's staff, represent a danger to themselves or others, shall not
be allowed to jump. (C) Jumpers visibly under the
influence of drugs or alcohol shall not be permitted to jump.
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Rule 901:9-1-37 | Staff and duties.
(A) To qualify as a jump master, a
person shall: (1) Be not less than eighteen years
of age; (2) Have conducted one hundred
incident free jumps as jump master under supervision of a qualified jump
master. (3) Have complete knowledge of the
duties of all personnel operating on the site. (4) Be qualified to train personnel
for all duties which are to be performed at a jump site. (5) Have complete knowledge of all
aspects of the operation, the site manual and this regulation. (6) Have proof of experience and
qualifications available on site at all times. (B) The staff of a bungee jumping
operation shall include no less than four persons, with the jump master having
control over the operation and the responsibility and accountability for the
operation of the site, and is responsible for checking selection of the bungee
cord and adjusting the rigging at the jump platform. (C) Staff training shall be conducted
by, or under the direct supervision of a qualified jump master. (D) Staff who are in training shall
be directly supervised at all times.
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Rule 901:9-1-38 | Site operating manual.
(A) The site manual shall describe
the system of operation to be used and shall address, but not be limited to the
following elements. (1) Site plan showing a plan view of
the site with all components in place including fencing, site furniture, the
jump zone, safety space, jump area and jump direction defined. (2) Site plan showing a profile of
the site defining the jump platform and its supporting structure, the jump
area, the jump zone, the safety space. (3) A complete description of all
components in the rigging system which shall include manufacturers
specification or a laboratory test certificate of each component. (4) A complete description of all
operator, jumper and passenger safety equipment. (5) A complete description of all
rescue equipment. (6) A complete job description of all
personnel employed on the site with the minimum qualifications of each person
and complete detail of work periods required. (7) A complete description of
emergency procedures to be taken in all possible scenarios which may
occur. (8) A complete description of
standard operating procedures of every person employed in the processing of the
bungee jumper. (9) A complete description of the
reporting procedures to authorities of incidents resulting in
injury. (10) A complete description of the
reporting procedure for any incidents which do not result in injury but which
were not in accordance with normal operational procedures. (11) A complete description of
equipment inspection procedures and the logging of those
inspections. (12) A complete description of
maintenance procedures. (13) A complete description of the
qualifications of jump masters employed on the site. (B) Each member of the operating
staff shall have a thorough knowledge of the site operating
manual. (C) Non-compliance with any of the
criteria contained in the site manual may result in suspension or cancellation
of the permit.
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Rule 901:9-1-39 | Emergency provisions and procedures.
(A) Each site shall have an emergency
plan. This plan shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the local
emergency service responsible for providing emergency rescue
service. (B) Each bungee jumping site shall
have in attendance at all times during operation one staff member who shall
have a current first aid certificate and has completed an annual refresher
course from one of the following entities: (1) American red cross - standard
first aid or advanced first aid. (2) Ohio department of education -
emergency medical technician - basic. (3) Any other person, agency, or
organization whose training the licensor determines is comparable. (C) At sites where the jump is over
water, one of the landing/recovery staff shall be a holder of a current life
saving certificate from one of the following entities: (1) American red cross - lifeguard
training or advanced lifesaving. (2) YMCA - national YMCA
lifeguard. (3) Boy scouts of America - BSA,
lifeguard (within the previous three years) or BSA, aquatic instructor (within
the previous three years). (4) Ellis and associates - national
pool and waterpark lifeguard training. (5) Any other person, agency, or
organization whose training the licensor determines is comparable. (D) Where the site includes moving
water or swift water, the site operating manual shall specify the rescue
training and/or qualifications required for all operators and staff on the
site. (E) Emergency lighting shall be
provided at all jump sites that operate one-half hour prior to sun set until
one-half hour after sun rise. The emergency lighting system shall light the
jump platform, the jump space and the landing area. The emergency lighting
system shall have its own power source. (F) A backup means of communication
shall be a available in case of a power failure.
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Rule 901:9-1-40 | Prohibited activities.
The following practices are prohibited: (A) Bungee catapulting when the
jumper has the potential of coming in contact with overhead
structures. (B) Sandbagging. (C) Tandem jumping. (D) Bungee jumping from hot air
balloons.
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Rule 901:9-1-41 | Nets.
(A) All safety nets shall comply with
ANSI requirements for safety nets, ANSI 10.32-2012. (B) Support poles of the safety net shall
be located outside of the jump space. (C) The safety net shall be of sufficient
tension and height above the ground to be able to restrain a jumper in the
event of any equipment malfunction.
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Rule 901:9-1-42 | Go kart terminology.
As used in rules 901:9-1-42 to 901:9-1-46 of the
Administrative Code: (A) "Attendant" means a person
who assists the track operator with guest direction and control but is not
responsible for instructing and dispatching the concession go
karts. (B) "ASTM" means ASTM
International. More information about ASTM and the location of their standards
can be found by visiting www.astm.org. (C) "Barrier" means a device or a system of
devices used to ensure go karts remain within the confines of a specified
area. (D) "Concession go kart" and "go kart"
or "kart" mean an amusement ride or device, other than a race kart,
which meets all of the following specifications: (1) The device is a
single vehicle which is unattached to other vehicles or a common frame
system; (2) Is self-powered
without connection to a common energy source; (3) Is driver controlled
with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering; (4) Operates within the
range of a defined track which is intended to replicate competitive motor
sports; (5) Is used by members of
the general public; (6) Has a maximum
capacity of two persons; and (7) Has no cargo
capacity. (E) "Containment system" means a device installed
on the concession go kart track which defines the boundaries of the track and
whose primary purpose is to contain the vehicles within the defined
boundary. (F) "Driver" means the person who manipulates and
controls the direction of travel, braking, and speed control(s) on a concession
go kart. (G) "Open wheel/scaled racer concession go kart"
means a concession go kart raced alone against a clock or for time with the
maximum speed permitted governed by the track design and manufacturer's
requirements and specifications. (H) "Passenger" means the person who is
transported aboard a concession go kart without having control of the direction
of travel, braking, and speed of the vehicle. (I) "Pit" means a defined station for the purpose
of loading and unloading drivers and passengers during the initiation and
conclusion of the ride cycle. (J) "Race kart" means go karts purposefully built
by the manufacturer for racing on tracks, streets, or other areas in
competition. (K) "Track" means a defined path intended to be
used for the purpose of operation of concession go karts which is hard
surfaced, and is fitted with a containment system to define the path of and
retain the travel of vehicles.
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Rule 901:9-1-43 | Design and manufacture.
(A) Concession go karts shall
either: (1) Be constructed in
such a manner that the wheels from one kart cannot, within reasonably
foreseeable circumstances, override or engage the wheels of another kart;
or, (2) Be operated only on a
concession go kart track with a containment system which prevents the karts
from coming in contact with each other. (B) Concession go kart operators shall
have on hand for concession go karts one or more operational, maintenance and
repair manuals which meet ASTM F-2007-12. (C) Concession go karts shall be equipped
with a fuel tank and cap which will not leak more than one ounce of fuel in
five minutes when the go kart is in the upright position, on its side, or
upside down. (D) Concession go kart fuel tanks shall
be installed in such a manner to minimize the potential for rupture or damage
in the event of a rollover collision with another kart or a track
obstacle. (E) The speed control and brake actuator
locations of concession go karts shall be clearly identified with signage, or
by coloring the speed control green and the brake actuator red. (F) Concession go karts shall be equipped
with occupant compartment padding. Padding shall be provided for the steering
hub, headrest, steering wheel support post, and any other vehicle parts
occupants are likely to come in contact with during a collision or
rollover. (G) Concession go karts shall have
protective covers for moving or heated components to prevent driver and
passenger contact with these components while seated in the normal position in
the kart. (H) Concession go karts shall be equipped
with restraints to help prevent occupants from being ejected in a
collision. (I) Concession go kart braking systems
shall have sufficient braking capacity to override the full power of the
engine.
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Rule 901:9-1-44 | Track design and construction.
(A) Concession go kart tracks shall have
a containment system which meets or exceeds manufacturer's
recommendations. Karts that are designated open wheel/scaled racer concession
go karts are not required to have a track containment system, but may be
required to have barrier systems installed at specific location. Tire containment systems, if used, shall have a
track side banding system sufficient to keep karts on the track. When tires are
used as support components for a containment system, the tires shall be placed
to help prevent the tires from raising the band upon being impacted by a
kart. (B) Concession go kart track surfaces
shall be free of vertical misalignment which affects operational design and
made of a material which cannot be moved or displaced by tire
action. Variances of the track surfaces for open
wheel/scaled racer concession go kart operations may be granted upon the
recommendation of the go kart manufacturer and the approval of the
department. (C) Concession go kart track bridges
shall have a barrier system behind the containment system and on either side of
approach and egress of a bridge which is adequate to retain a kart on the track
or perimeter surface without allowing kart rollover. (D) Tires used for a containment system
on a concession go kart track shall be free of rims or wheels. Tires used for
other purposes, such as pit entry "safety spinners", shall be mounted
on rims/wheels, inflated and the wheels shall be installed on a rigidly mounted
spindle. (1) Spinner tires shall
be inflated to a maximum pressure of five psi; and (2) Spinner tire wheels
shall be designed and marked as "no step" for employee and guest
safety. (E) A fence or physical device at least
forty-two inches high shall enclose the entire concession go kart track,
driveways and pit and fuel storage areas in order to provide a separation
between those areas and areas generally accessible by the public. Fences and
gates shall have no opening through which a four inch ball could pass. Fence
gates shall be equipped with a positive latching device. Gates shall not open
towards the track if doing so poses a hazard. There shall be a fence between
the queue area and the pit area. (F) There shall be no intersections in
the kart track which allow or enable go karts on a concession go kart track to
cross one another in opposite directions, on the same track plane. (G) Obstructions which could be struck by
go karts during operation on a concession go kart track shall be protected by a
material which will reduce or minimize the impact. (H) Concession go kart tracks operating
at night shall have appropriate illumination to allow for visual observation of
the track by attendants and drivers. (I) A ten pound or heavier b-c rated fire
extinguisher shall be accessible within a maximum of seventy feet of any point
of the concession go kart track. Fire extinguisher locations should be properly
marked in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. Locations shall
be, but are not limited to pit, maintenance, and fuel storage
areas. (J) Concession go kart track pit areas
shall be free of permanent obstructions other than those protected by material
which will reduce or minimize impact. Impact safety systems may include but not
be limited to safety spinners, traffic guidance or remote control
devices. (K) Markings or signs indicating
direction of kart travel and to identify pit lanes shall be provided in a
manner that is clearly visible to kart drivers. (L) The entry and the pit area of a
concession go kart track shall include instructions and rules signs visible
from the main entrance to the queue line and other appropriate locations to
enable all patrons to read rules and procedures of safe track operation. The
instructions and rules signs shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: (1) Keep hands and feet inside the kart
at all times; (2) Height and/or age
restrictions; (3) All loose clothing and hair longer
than shoulder length must be secured; (4) No smoking in karts or in pit
areas; (5) Starting and stopping
instructions; (6) Drivers and passengers shall remain
seated with seat belts fastened at all times, unless instructed otherwise by
attendant; (7) Obey verbal instructions by track
attendant; and, (8) No bumping with karts. (M) A conspicuous warning sign shall be
posted which shall convey at least the following: (1) "You should not
ride this ride if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, have had a recent
illness or have a history of head, back, or neck ailments." (2) "Persons under
the influence of intoxicants will not be allowed to operate or to be a
passenger in any concession go kart." (3) Any other
manufacturer requirements or specifications.
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Rule 901:9-1-45 | Concession go kart facility operations.
(A) The owner of a concession go kart
track shall provide training for each operator and attendant of the go kart
track. This training shall include but not be limited to the
following: (1) Instructions on
concession go kart track operating procedures; (2) Instructions on
specific duties of the assigned position; (3) Instructions on
general safety procedures; (4) Instructions on
emergency procedures; (5) Demonstration of the
physical ride or device operation; (6) Supervised
observation of the ride or device operator's physical operation of the
ride or device; (7) Instructions in basic
fire safety and/or equipment training in accordance with local, state, or
federal codes; (8) Instructions on
fueling procedures; and, (9) Additional
instructions deemed necessary by the owner or manufacturer. (B) The track owner shall develop a
written training outline/checklist which shall be used in all training programs
to ensure uniformity of training. (C) Concession go kart fueling operations
shall be performed a distance from any person not directly involved in the
procedure in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. (D) Concession go kart track personnel
shall conduct a daily pre-opening inspection of karts in accordance with the go
kart manufacturer's recommendation. Pre-opening inspections should include
but not be limited to go kart track safety equipment, the pit area, and track
facilities. (1) The facility shall
maintain a written record of daily inspections including items checked,
identity of discrepant items, disposition of the discrepant items, identity of
the inspector, and sign-off by authorized personnel. Records shall be
maintained for a minimum of three calendar years. (2) In the absence of
specific manufacturer's recommendations for pre-opening inspections, the
daily pre opening inspections shall include criteria approved by the
department. (E) Owner shall maintain brake and
throttle markings so they are clearly visible, and in the event markings are
not provided by the manufacturer, shall provide such markings. (F) Concession go kart track owners shall
maintain written maintenance and repair records for each go kart. (1) Maintenance records
shall contain information as specified by the go kart manufacturer but shall
contain at least the serial number of the kart, date of repair, nature of
repair or adjustment, and the identity of the person making the repair or
adjustment; and (2) Records of vehicle
maintenance and staff training shall be maintained for a minimum of three
calendar years. (G) Concession go kart track attendants
shall be positioned so that they can identify and reach any section of the
concession go kart track within twenty seconds during track operation in order
to render assistance. (H) Concession go kart personnel shall
verify that drivers and passengers are properly secured in provided restraint
devices in accordance with go kart manufacturer's specifications prior to
the beginning of each ride cycle. (I) A signaling system or procedure shall
be provided by the owner for track staff to warn drivers of hazardous or
caution situations while go karts are operating on the concession go kart
track. (J) Audible verbal instructions
concerning go kart ride rules shall be announced to all guest
drivers/passengers prior to each ride cycle. Pre-ride instructions shall
include, but not be limited to: (1) Directions to ask for
assistance prior to riding should the instructions not be
understood; (2) Directions for
identifying the brake and fuel actuator markings shall be included in driver
and passenger instruction signs; and (3) Directions to remain
seated with seat belt fastened until instructed otherwise by the
attendant. (K) Child passengers in two seat
concession go karts shall be accompanied by a driver meeting the minimum
specifications for driver height or age established by the go kart
manufacturer. (L) Concession go kart track employees
shall be readily identifiable to patrons. (M) Multiple passengers shall not be
permitted to occupy the same seat or to use a single set of
restraints. (N) Concession go kart track surfaces
shall be maintained in good repair, and free of cracks, obstructions, and pot
holes which could either damage the kart or cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle. (O) Only go karts in operation shall be
permitted on track during operation. No concession go karts shall be on the
track at any time unless the kart is in operation under the control of a
driver.
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Rule 901:9-1-46 | Go kart track plan review.
No person shall construct a new go kart track or construct, install,
or make major modifications to an existing go kart track until plans have been
submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the department.
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Rule 901:9-1-47 | Exemptions.
Division (B) of section 993.05 of the Revised Code
does not apply to a ride powered solely through a three prong plug connected to
an existing and permanent one hundred ten volt, three prong outlet.
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Rule 901:9-1-48 | Meeting of the advisory council on amusement ride safety.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
(A) Council meetings Regular meetings of the advisory council shall be
held in the first week of January at the Ohio fair managers association annual
meeting and, any other time during the calendar year, when a meeting is called
by the council's chairperson. (B) Notice of meetings Adequate notice of each meeting shall be given to
each member of the council. Notice of the council meeting date, starting time
and location will be posted on the Ohio department of agriculture's web
site www.agri.ohio.gov. (C) Notice of special and emergency
meetings Notice of date, time, place, and purpose of
special meetings shall be placed on the Ohio department of agriculture's
website www.agri.ohio.gov, and sent to media outlets which request such
information, at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting. Notice of date, time, location, and purpose of
all emergency meetings shall be given to all news media that have requested
prior notification and the meeting notice shall be published on the
department's website www.agri.ohio.gov. Any person may obtain prior notice of the date,
time, and location of any regularly scheduled, emergency, or any of the
aforementioned meetings when a particular type of business is to be discussed
by requesting prior notification in writing from the "Ohio Department of
Agriculture, Amusement Ride Safety Division, 8995 East Main Street,
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068; or by calling the Amusement Ride Safety Division at
(614) 728-6280."
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Rule 901:9-1-51 | Multiple vehicle safety systems.
Effective:
December 9, 2021
This rule applies to all permanent coasters,
portable coasters and all water coasters utilizing a multiple vehicle safety
system. (A) All amusement rides have modes of operation. These
modes can change. Switching from one mode to another shall not initiate
operation of the ride. A separate action by the operator shall be required to
initiate operation. Proper safeguards shall remain effective for all operating
and non-operating modes. (B) Safety related parameters: when the ride manufacturer
defines specific safety related parameters, the safety related control system
shall not allow the amusement ride or device to exceed the specific
manufacturer's safety performance, such as inadvertent contact of
vehicles. (C) Each amusement ride or device shall be permitted to
have one or more operating modes (for example: automatic, manual) that are
determined by the type of ride and its operation. (D) When a safety related control system has more than one
mode of operation, the selected mode of operation must be visibly indicated.
Any change of mode shall require deliberate operator action. (E) When hazardous conditions can arise from mode selection
such operation shall be protected by suitable means (for example: key operated
switch, access code). (F) Mode selection by itself shall not initiate operation.
A separate action by the operator shall be required. (G) Safeguards shall remain effective for all operating
modes. (H) Where it is necessary to temporarily override one or
more safeguards, a mode selection device or means capable of being secured in
the desired mode shall be provided to prevent automatic operation. (I) Initiation of motion by a hold-to-run or other control
device is required.
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