Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-28-.16 - Load Tests

(1) When the inspector deems necessary, a load test may be required prior to use on the following rides:

(a) Rides having suspended passenger seats or spaces;

(b) Rides normally operated at speeds or with movements creating severe centrifugal forces;

(c) Rides so elevated that structural failure is likely to cause passengers to be injured by falling;

(d) Rides as to which the Office has ordered a test upon finding it necessary to assure safety.

(2) Evidence of Test. Unless a load test is made in the presence of a representative of the Office, they may accept a certified copy of such test made by a person qualified to perform such test, showing whether the ride withstood the test without failures in any material respect and setting forth such other relevant information as the Office may require. Until such a statement is so filed, it shall be presumed that the ride has not withstood the test as required.

(3) Nature of Test. Each passenger seat or space shall be weighed with at least 170 pounds dead weight, except that in rides intended only for small children of which each seat or space shall be weighed with at least 75 pounds. While so loaded the ride shall be so operated at maximum normal speed as to test the full operation of all control devices, speed limiting devices, brakes, and other equipment provided for safety.

(4) Effect of Test. If the Ride fails to withstand load test, it shall be deemed unsafe and shall not be used until it has withstood a subsequent load test without failure in any material respect. If the ride has withstood a load test without failure in any material respect, it shall be required to be so tested again only if rebuilt or modified or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a further test is necessary to assure safety and the Office orders such test to be made.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-28-.16

O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-85.

Original Rule entitled "Load Tests"adopted. F. Jan. 10, 2014; eff. Jan. 30, 2014.