N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.11 - Maintenance and repair

(a) Amusement rides and attractions shall have no corrosion or pitting affecting structural integrity or the functioning of key components.

(b) Rides shall be operated and maintained in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications for fatigue loading. No holes shall be drilled into tubing that might compromise the integrity of the structure without written permission from the manufacturer. In the event the manufacturer does not exist, a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey or, when the design is performed out-of-State, another qualified individual with substantially equivalent credentials shall review and approve, in writing, the actions and reasons for said actions. The manufacturer or the professional engineer shall show, from materials standards or from the maintenance manual, that the proposed hole sizes and locations will not compromise the integrity of the structure.

(c) No structural shaft may be cross-drilled or welded without the written permission of the manufacturer. In the event the manufacturer does not exist, a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey or, when the design is performed out-of-State, another qualified individual with substantially equivalent credentials shall review and approve, in writing, the actions and reasons for said actions.

(d) During installation, set-up to begin seasonal operational or assembly after disassembly for mechanical malfunction, an owner shall use or order to be used fasteners supplied by or the equivalent to those specified by the manufacturer.

1. All pins used shall adhere to manufacturer's specifications in length, hardness and type.

2. All safety pins, such as "R" keys, and "cotter pins," shall be as per manufacturer's specifications.

3. All fasteners shall be tightened to manufacturer's specified torque values.

(e) Before being used by the public, amusement rides shall be so placed or secured with blocking, cribbing, outriggers, guys or other means as to be stable under all operating conditions.

(f) Any and all welding done on the amusement ride shall be performed by a welder certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) or an acceptable alternative welding certification with proof of certification on site at all times.

(g) Any and all work performed by a machine shop, repair facility, or a third party of any kind for any reason shall be done to the documented specifications of the manufacturer or of a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey or, when the design is performed out-of-State, another qualified individual with substantially equivalent credentials, as appropriate, based on the approved written repair plan.

(h) All work done shall be done to manufacturer's specifications.

(i) Prior to re-inspection following a repair, documentation for the repair shall be provided from the maintenance manual or from an original letter from the manufacturer.

1. When requested by the Department, copies of all correspondence regarding a specific repair not covered in the manual shall be sent to the Department. Copies of subsequent correspondence shall be sent as they occur.

2. If a manufacturer no longer exists or no other manufacturer has taken over responsibility for the technical support of the ride, then the ride owner shall make the repair following accepted engineering practice. Notice of such repair, including a description of the repair procedure, shall be given to the Department.

i. The owner takes responsibility for the repair and may be required to have the repair certified by a licensed professional engineer or other individual acceptable to the Department.

(j) Repair of an amusement ride shall be performed by, or under the supervision of, an RCMT.

1. Exception: A minor repair shall not require an RCMT, but shall be performed by a maintenance technician.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.11

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 299(a), effective 1/16/2018