Utah Admin. Code R920-60-5 - General Requirements for Amusement Rides

(1) General Requirements for Amusement Ride Operation. Beginning on April 1, 2022, a person may not operate an amusement ride in the state that is open to the public until they meet the following general requirements:

(a) apply for and receive a valid permit to operate an amusement ride in the state;

(b) to apply for a permit, provide certification of an inspection completed following Section R920-60-8 for each inspection conducted by a qualified safety inspector;

(c) report serious injuries as required by statute and rule;

(d) not operate a mobile amusement ride after a reportable serious injury until authorized by the director;

(e) maintain insurance on amusement rides as required by statute and rule; and

(f) conduct daily inspections and maintain documentation for daily inspections for one year.

(2) General requirements for qualified safety inspectors:

(a) become certified by the director as a qualified safety inspector;

(b) as a qualified safety inspector, conduct inspections following this rule; and

(c) as a qualified safety inspectors, maintain insurance as required by this rule.

(3) The Amusement Ride Safety Committee incorporates by reference the following STM International standards:

(a) F770-22 Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices;

(b) F2959-22 Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses; and

(c) F3054-18 Standard Practice for Operations of Amusement Railway Rides, Devices, and Facilities.

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Utah Admin. Code R920-60-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/19/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-06, effective 3/7/2023