N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-2.18 - Qualifications of recognized certified maintenance technicians (RCMTs)

(a) An RCMT shall be qualified by one of the following means:

1. Holding a valid National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) Level I, Level II, or Level III certification, or a valid Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International (AIMS) Level I, Level II, or Level III maintenance certification, or a Pennsylvania general or affiliated inspector certification qualified to perform inspections on Class II amusement rides as defined in the Pennsylvania regulations at Title 7 Part V-D chapter 139, or certification from another professional organization that meets or exceeds the certification requirements as set forth by NAARSO for Level I Certification or AIMS for Level I Maintenance Certification;

i. Applicants who obtain a certification as described in (a)1 above, shall be deemed to qualify for a State certification as described in (a)5 below, without respect to the date of application. To remain valid, a certification so obtained is subject to the renewal and training requirements of (a)5iii below;

2. Recognized by the Department in accordance with (b) below;

3. A licensed electrical contractor pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31, or equivalent license from a recognized authority that is acceptable to the Department, when working on electrical systems;

4. An employee, agent, subcontractor, or independent contractor designated by, or on behalf of, a ride manufacturer, when working on a ride manufactured by that company;

5. Holding a valid recognized certified maintenance technician card issued by the Department. Such certification shall be renewed biennially. An applicant is eligible for certification by the Department if the following conditions are met:

i. The applicant must apply for the certification and receive the certification by April 6, 2011;

ii. The applicant must have five or more years of documented relevant supervisory experience prior to April 6, 2009;

iii. Prior to applying, the applicant must have completed at least 40 hours of training sponsored by the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers, National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, Responsible Operators of Amusement Rentals or an equivalent approved by the Department that is relevant to the maintenance of amusement rides and was completed within the five years prior to the date of application. For each two-year renewal period after the original issuance, the applicant must complete 32 hours of training relevant to amusement ride maintenance sponsored by a group as described in this subparagraph; and

iv. An application fee of $ 50.00 is required at the time of initial application and each renewal;

6. A person holding an Aquatic Facility Operator Certification issued by the National Recreation and Park Association or a Certified Pool Operator Certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation shall be considered an RCMT for work on water-based attractions under the scope of N.J.A.C. 5:14A-12; or

7. For a maximum of 60 days within a 365-day period, in the event an RCMT employed by an amusement ride owner for more than 60 days leaves employment of said owner, the owner may appoint a maintenance technician, employed by owner, temporarily to the position of RCMT.

(b) Until April 6, 2011, a maintenance technician with three or more years of documented relevant experience is permitted to perform all functions for which RCMT is needed.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-2.18

New Rule, R.2009 d.99, effective 4/6/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 5095(a), 41 N.J.R. 1394(a).
Amended by R.2013 d.050, effective 4/1/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2325(a), 45 N.J.R. 736(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a)1, inserted "or a Pennsylvania general or affiliated inspector certification qualified to perform inspections on Class II amusement rides as defined in the Pennsylvania regulations at Title 7 Part V-D chapter 139,"; added (a)1i; in (a)5iv, deleted "or" from the end; added new (a)6; and recodified former (a)6 as (a)7.