7 CCR 1101-12-2-5 - Ride Operations

2-5-1 General

(A) Ride Operators shall be trained in accordance with these regulations, adopted codes and standards, and any applicable recommendations provided by the Amusement Ride or Device manufacturer.

(B) Amusement Ride and Device Operators are required to operate each ride or device in accordance with these regulations, adopted codes and any applicable manufacturers' recommendations.

(C) Consideration shall be given to environmental factors, including humidity, precipitation, temperature and wind effects on patron safety, where applicable.

(D) Operators shall have a reasonable written plan in place for the management of emergencies, including, but not limited to the following, where applicable:

(1) Prevention strategies;

(2) Emergency preparedness;

(3) Administrative response to emergencies;

(4) Field response to medical emergencies;

(5) Field response to incidents/accidents and fatalities;

(6) Technical rescues;

(7) Activating the emergency medical system;

(8) Evacuations; and

(9) Addressing severe weather.

2-5-2 Aerial Adventure Courses

(A) Operators of Aerial Adventure Courses shall follow the general requirements listed below:

(1) Verify any connection between the patron and the device are properly made.

(2) Document these requirements in the operator's manual.

(B) Additionally, for Zip Line operations, the Operator shall:

(1) Have a full understanding of and proficiency in the setup, operation and ongoing monitoring requirements of the Braking System in effect when operating Zip Lines.

(2) Ensure that the departure of patrons from dispatch zones is performed in a controlled manner and only when the Zip Line is clear of other persons.

(3) Ensure that the deceleration and arrest of patrons arriving at landing zones is performed in a controlled manner.

(4) Ensure that padding used as a protective element in the landing area is not used as a brake component.

(C) Additionally, for Free Fall Device operations, the Operator shall:

(1) Utilize a secondary attachment method approved by the manufacturer.

Notes

7 CCR 1101-12-2-5

38 CR 13, July 10, 2015, effective 7/30/2015 42 CR 12, June 25, 2019, effective 7/15/2019