Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.04 - Rules; Regulations; Rider Responsibility; Warnings and Signage
(1) Every owner,
ride operator and the public using an amusement ride shall comply with these
rules and regulations as they apply.
(2) An amusement ride which is not in
compliance with this Chapter shall not be used or occupied.
(3) Where only individual units of a ride,
such as cars, seats, or other carriers are defective and not in compliance with
this Chapter, such units shall be taken out of service and clearly marked with
a red tag reading "Out of Service"; provided, however, such defects do not
jeopardize the safety of the entire ride.
(4) The Chief Safety Engineer or his
designee, upon presenting credentials to the owner/operator, is authorized
without prior notice to inspect and investigate during regular working hours
and at other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and manner, any
establishment, assembly area, or other area where amusement rides or amusement
attractions are assembled or are in use.
(a)
Inspection includes, but is not limited to, a review of necessary documents,
observance and/or inspection of ride assembly or setup.
(b) Inspection of the ride is to include;
foundation, blocking, fuel containers, mechanical condition and safe operation
of the ride.
(5)
Recommended passenger restrictions and limitations, where applicable, such as
but not limited to, height, weight, age, passenger placement, or other
appropriate restrictions shall be provided to the end user by the manufacturer
or seller of the amusement ride or device. In the event the manufacturer is
unwilling or unable to provide said restrictions, thereby rendering himself in
non-compliance with this Law and A.S.T.M. Standards, the said restrictions
and/or limitation must be established by the owner and/or manager and shall be
acceptable to the Office.
(6) The
Commissioner or his designee in accordance with (5) above shall maintain a list
containing approved height restrictions for major rides.
(7) All ride patrons shall:
(a) Obey all posted signs, including but not
limited to, warning signs, instruction signs, and directions signs, which are
not inconsistent with these rules;
(b) Obey the instructions of ride
attendants;
(c) Properly use all
safety equipment provided;
(d) Act
in a responsible manner while using an amusement ride, device or
attraction;
(e) Refrain from acting
in any manner that may cause or contribute to injury to self or
others;
(f) Not participate or use
an amusement ride, device or attraction while under the influence of alcohol or
any intoxicating substance; and
(g)
Be subject to any or all of the following penalties for violation of this
Section A:
1. Removal from the ride, device
or attraction and barred from returning that day;
2. Removal from the amusement owner's
property and barred from returning that day;
3. Subject to a civil penalty up to a maximum
of $100 per infraction to be assessed in accordance with the civil penalty
provisions of these rules.
(8) All ride patrons, if the patron is a
minor, the patron's parent or guardian, shall report in writing to the
amusement owner or his designee any injury sustained on an amusement ride prior
to leaving the amusement owner's premises, unless the ride patron (or parent or
guardian) is unable to file the report because of the severity of the injuries,
in which case the report shall be filed as soon as reasonably
possible.
(9) Sign Requirements:
(a) Warnings and directions shall be based
upon the standards of the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) or the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or, if expressly approved by the
Commissioner, other nationally recognized technical or scientific authority in
the amusement ride or carnival ride industry.
(b) Signs shall be displayed in a public and
conspicuous place on or near the ride, device or attraction in letters clearly
visible from at least a distance of 15 feet.
(c) Rider responsibilities and potential
penalties shall be posted in at least one public and conspicuous location on
the premises of the amusement owner.
Notes
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