Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.03 - Definitions
The definitions contained in this section are in addition to, or in clarification of those contained in the adopted standards:
(1) AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: The State
Fire Marshal of Georgia.
(2) CROWD
CONTROL OFFICER: A Georgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer in good
standing and employed by a Georgia Law Enforcement Agency as defined by Georgia
POST.
(3) DEMOLITION DERBY: For the
purposes of this Chapter a demolition derby shall be a contest in which
vehicles purposefully collide with one another with the winner being the last
drivable vehicle. A demolition derby is considered a contest of endurance.
(4) FENCE AND FENCING:
(a) SPECTATOR AND DEBRIS FENCE: For the
purposes of this Chapter a Spectator and Debris control fence is a fence
erected to aid in preventing debris from the racetrack side from entering the
spectator area.
(b) CROWD CONTROL
FENCE: For the purposes of this Chapter a Crowd Control Fence is an approved
fence that prevents access by the crowds into restricted areas such as pits,
non-spectator areas, the racetrack, run-off areas, and similar areas as
designated by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or proper local fire official.
For the purposes of this Chapter all fences which are not Spectator and Debris
control fences shall be considered a Crowd Control Fence whether or not
specifically identified as such in this Chapter.
(5) FIRE INSPECTORS: Qualified and authorized
inspectors of the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire and
inspectors certified by the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training
Council.
(6) FLAGMAN: As used in
this Chapter the term flagman shall mean the person or individuals who are
responsible for notifying the racecar drivers by means of a colored flag or
other means to start the race or notify racecar drivers that there is a caution
or to stop the race. A primary responsibility of the Flagman is to identify and
communicate unsafe conditions that are present on the racetrack. May also be
known as a "corner worker".
(7)
GRANDSTANDS: Any permanent or temporary structure used for the purpose of
general assembly outlined in the NFPA as specified by Rules and Regulations of
the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3.
(8) MOTOR VEHICLE: As used in this chapter,
the term "motor vehicle," shall not be construed to include any motorcycle or
other two-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, nor shall it be construed to include
any motor vehicle weighing less than 500 pounds, per §O.C.G.A.
43-25-1. For the purposes of this
chapter, "Motor vehicle" includes all-terrain vehicles and utility-task
vehicles having more than two wheels and a dry weight of 500 pounds or
more.
(9) MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK:
Properties or facilities used for holding motor vehicle races, competitive
events, and exhibitions, including dirt and mud courses. As used in this
Chapter, the term "racetrack" shall mean motor vehicle racetracks. For the
purposes of this chapter, "Motor Vehicle Racetrack" includes properties or
facilities where all-terrain vehicles and utility-task vehicles participate in
races, competitive events, exhibitions, dirt courses, and mud courses. "Motor
Vehicle Racetracks" does not include properties where autocross events or
drifting events are held on a transient basis.
(10) MUD BOG: An event in which the winner is
determined by distance or time on a mud course.
(11) QUALIFIED FIRE FIGHTER: A certified or
registered firefighter as determined by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and
Training Council.
(12) SAFETY FIRE
COMMISSIONER: The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
(13) SPECTATOR: As used in this Chapter, the
term spectator shall mean any individual within the confines of the track who
is not an employee, contractor, race participant, emergency worker, or other
similar person whether or not an admission price was charged.
(14) SPECTATOR AREA: As used in this Chapter,
the term "spectator area" means a specified area within a motor vehicle
racetrack intended for admission to the general public, whether or not an
admission price is charged, or to which admitted persons of the general public
have unrestricted access, including the grandstands and other general admission
seating or viewing areas. Spectator areas shall also include any infield and
paddock areas where the general public is allowed admission.
(15) STARTER: As used in this Chapter the
term starter shall mean the person who signals or activates a signal for the
race to start.
(16) TRUCK AND
TRACTOR PULL: A competition which requires trucks and / or tractors to pull a
heavy sled along a designated course. This term shall also include competitions
where trucks and / or tractors are pulling against one another.
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