Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.16 - Wire Rope
(1)
Wire rope on amusement rides shall be thoroughly examined periodically. Wire
rope found to be damaged shall be replaced with new rope of proper design and
capacity as per the manufacturer's data tag. Any of the following conditions
shall be cause for rope replacement:
(a) In
running ropes, six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or three
broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.
(b) In pendants or standing ropes, evidence
of more than one broken wire in one rope lay.
(c) Abrasion, scrubbing or peening causing
loss of more than 1/3 of the original diameter of the outside diameter of the
outside individual wires.
(d)
Severe corrosion.
(e) Kinking,
crushing, birdcaging, or other damage resulting in distortion of the rope
structure.
(f) Heat
damage.
(g) Reduction from normal
diameter of more than 3/64 inch for diameters up to and including 3/4 inch,
1/16 inch for diameters 7/8 inch to 1 1/8 inches, 3/32 inch for diameters 1/4
inches to 1 1/2 inches.
(h)
Birdcaging or other distortion resulting in some members of the rope structure
carrying more load than others.
(i)
Noticeable rusting or development of broken wires in the vicinity of
attachments.
When this condition is localized in an operational rope, it may be eliminated by making a new attachment.
(2) Wire ropes used to support, suspend, bear
or control forces and weights involved in the movement and utilization of tubs,
cars, chairs, seats, gondolas, other carriers, the sweeps, or other supporting
members of an amusement ride shall not be lengthened or repaired by splicing
except by a licensed cable splicer for aerial tramways.
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