N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-13.2 - Type classification

(a) Air-supported structures shall be classified as one of the following four types:

1. Type 1 shall be air-supported structures that are:

i. Either sealed or continuously or intermittently inflated; and

ii. Are intended to have no human inside or supported by it during operation.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, ball throws and golf simulators;

2. Type 2 shall be air-supported structures that are either:

i. Sealed or continuously or intermittently inflated; and

ii. That allow entry by the public, but where the public is not supported by the structure. Occupants stand on the ground.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, inflatable buildings and entrance gates;

3. Type 3 shall be air-supported structures that are sealed, and:

i. Are intended to be occupied or ridden by the public; and

ii. That the public enters or mounts.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, pillows and ball crawls; or

4. Type 4 shall be air-supported structures that are continuously or intermittently inflated by a mechanical device, and:

i. Are intended to be occupied or ridden by the public; and

ii. That the public enters or mounts.

iii. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, moonwalks and inflatable slides.

(b) Air-supported structures, Type 4, as described in (a) above, shall be considered amusement rides, regardless of their location, and shall comply with this subchapter.

(c) Air-supported structures, Types 1 and 2, as described in (a) above, shall not be considered rides.

1. Tensioned membrane structures of more than 900 square feet or 30 feet in any dimension but less than 16,800 square feet or 140 feet in any dimension shall require a permit pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70. Tensioned membrane structures of 16,800 square feet or greater or 140 feet or more in any dimension shall require a permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code N.J.A.C. 5:23.

(d) Air-supported structures, Type 3, as described in (a) above, shall be considered amusement rides only when located with other rides covered by the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act.

1. Tensioned membrane structures of more than 900 square feet or 30 feet in any dimension but less than 16,800 square feet or 140 feet in any dimension shall require a permit pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70. Tensioned membrane structures of 16,800 square feet or greater or 140 feet or more in any dimension shall require a permit pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-13.2

Amended by R.2008 d.355, effective 12/1/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 4474(a), 40 N.J.R. 6767(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (c), deleted "in listed" following "described"; rewrote (c)1 and (d)1; and deleted (c)2.