Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.22 - Construction
(1) An
owner/operator shall furnish a certified stress analysis and other pertinent
data deemed necessary by the Office for new, redesigned and all existing rides
for which this information may be requested. Such stress analysis is and other
data pertinent to the design, structure, factors of safety or performance
characteristics shall be acceptable to the Office. Failure of owner/operator to
submit the requested information shall be cause for the Chief Safety Inspector
to deny issuance of a permit to operate.
(2) Structural materials and construction of
rides shall conform to established engineering practices, procedures, standards
and specifications. If a designer or manufacturer of equipment wishes to use
materials not covered by these regulations or by reference to existing
standards, such information concerning these materials or methods shall be
submitted to the Office. The design details, materials and construction
features shall provide safety factors acceptable to the Office.
(3) All amusement rides shall be designed,
constructed and installed so as to withstand any normal stresses to which they
may be subjected.
(4) Before being
used by the public, amusement rides shall be placed or secured with blocking,
cribbing, outriggers, guys or other means necessary to be stable under all
operating conditions.
(5) All
amusement rides, such as, but not limited to, passenger tramways, where
restoration of electrical power could create a hazard, shall be provided with a
main disconnect switch capable of being locked only in the
"Off"position.
(6) The path of
travel of an amusement ride shall have a clearance adequate to ensure that a
passenger on the ride cannot be injured by contacting any structural member or
other fixed object when the passenger is in the riding position.
(7) All amusement rides, buildings, tents or
trailers excluding water flumes with enclosed sides used for amusement assembly
shall be provided with emergency lighting fixtures clearly marking exit routes
with suitable lighting to allow safe exit from same in the event of a power
failure or fire.
(8) Location.
General layouts shall be established so that continuous traffic patterns will
exist. Box canyons formed by rides and attractions or concession booths may not
be located immediately in front of hazardous equipment. The layouts shall be
such to prevent traffic patterns through the concession booth back yards. The
intermingling of water lines and electrical lines shall be avoided. Long guy
wires or narrow braces utilized for ride, attraction or booth support shall be
clearly marked with streamers or other devices to attract attention when
located in traffic patterns.
(9)
All structures used in connection with amusement rides shall be so designed and
constructed as to carry safely all loads to which such structures may normally
be subjected.
Notes
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