Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-63.3 - Site requirements
(1)
Storage. Adequate storage will be provided to protect
equipment from physical, chemical and ultraviolet-ray damage. The storage area
will be secured against unauthorized entry.
(2)
Communications. There
will be:
a. A public address system in
operation during the hours of business.
b. A radio communication link between the
platform and the staff responsible for jumper registration, landing, and
recovery.
c. A means on site to
communicate with local emergency responders.
d. A clearly visible sign at the entrance to
the operating site setting forth medical restrictions for jumpers, the
minimum-age requirement of 18 years of age, and instructions for
jumpers.
(3)
Wind
meter. An anemometer will be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and in a location easily visible to the
staff.
(4)
Lighting. Adequate lighting will be provided at a site that
operates at any time during the period of one-half hour prior to sunset until
one-half hour after sunrise. At a minimum, the lighting system will be capable
of lighting the jump platform , the jump space and the landing area .
(5)
Fences. The operator
will use fences in compliance with ASTM 2291-14, Part 14, to limit access to
the site.
Notes
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(1) Storage. Adequate storage shall be provided to protect equipment from physical, chemical and ultraviolet-ray damage. The storage area shall be secured against unauthorized entry.
(2) Communications.
a. There shall be a public address system in operation during the hours of business.
b. A radio communication link shall be established between the platform and the staff responsible for jumper registration, landing, and recovery.
c. There shall be a means on site to communicate with local emergency responders.
d. A clearly visible sign shall be placed at the entrance to the operating site setting forth medical restrictions for jumpers, the minimum-age requirement of 18 years of age, and instructions for jumpers.
(3) Wind meter. An anemometer shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in a location easily visible to the staff.
(4) Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided at a site that operates at any time during the period of one-half hour prior to sunset until one-half hour after sunrise. At a minimum, the lighting system shall be capable of lighting the jump platform , the jump space and the landing area .
(5) Fences. The operator shall use fences in compliance with ASTM 2291-14, Part 14, to limit access to the site.