Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5J-18.009 - Inspections by Owner or Manager
(1) Prior
to opening on each day of operation and prior to any inspection by the
department the owner or manager of each amusement ride shall inspect and test
the amusement ride in accordance with the requirements of Section
616.242(16),
F.S., and record the inspection on the applicable department form FDACS-03424,
Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Carnival Type);
FDACS-03425, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Water
Park); FDACS-03426, Rev. 09/20, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report
(Go-Kart Track and Vehicle); FDACS-03427, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily
Inspection Report (Bungy). In lieu of the forms referenced in this section and
incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0012, F.A.C., the owner or
manager may request approval of an alternative form by submitting the form to
the department by email to FairRides@FDACS.gov, by fax to (850)410-3797, or by
mail to Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-6500. The department shall approve the alternative form for use
if the alternative form includes, at a minimum, all information required on the
applicable department form. Upon approval, an alternative form may be used to
document daily inspections as required by Section
616.242(16),
F.S.
(2) Inspections shall be
consistent with inspection programs outlined in ASTM F770-23, as incorporated
by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C. to include
inspections and testing of the following, at a minimum:
(a) Proper operation of all carriers, to
include restraint devices and latches;
(b) Entrance, exits, stairways and
ramps;
(c) Loading/unloading
areas;
(d) Communication devices
used for operations;
(e) Safety
devices;
(f) Braking
systems;
(g) Fencing and guarding
of amusement devices;
(h)
Structural integrity for rust and corrosion, cracks, and other
abnormalities;
(i) Safety
signage;
(j) Operational test of
amusement ride; and,
(k) Any
additional specifications outlined by the manufacturer.
Inspection documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the owner, manager, or designee, as specified in subsections 5J-18.014(2) and (3), F.A.C.
(3) The owner or manager shall implement a
program of maintenance based on manufacturer recommendations and in accordance
with ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0011, F.A.C. This program
of maintenance shall include a checklist with the following information, at a
minimum:
(a) Frequency of preventative
maintenance on components of the ride;
(b) Preventative maintenance assignments for
all persons conducting maintenance;
(c) Frequency of lubrication;
(d) Wear tolerances deemed necessary by the
manufacturer;
(e) Operational
testing and minimum intervals on when to perform;
(f) Specifications for replacement fasteners
and torque requirements; and,
(g)
Nondestructive testing criteria and methodology.
Maintenance documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the owner, manager, or designee, as specified in subsections 5J-18.014(2) and (3), F.A.C.
(4) Records describing inspection results and
maintenance work performed shall be maintained for a minimum of four years
unless the required inspection/maintenance interval is greater than four years,
in which case the most recent documented inspection results shall be maintained
and must be made available immediately upon request.
(5) Inspection and maintenance records for a
period of six months prior to inspection by the department must be made
available immediately upon request.
(6) Records of major modifications shall be
maintained for the life of the ride and must be made available immediately upon
request.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4), (16) FS. Law Implemented 616.242 FS.
New 9-15-92, Amended 2-23-94, 2-14-99, 5-30-05, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.009, Amended 7-27-17, 10-29-19, 11-18-20.
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