Rule 120-3-18-.03 - DefinitionsThe definitions contained in this section are in addition to, or in clarification of those contained in the adopted standards:
(1) AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: The State Fire Marshal of Georgia.(2) CROWD CONTROL OFFICER: A Georgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer in good standing and employed by a Georgia Law Enforcement Agency as defined by Georgia POST.(3) DEMOLITION DERBY: For the purposes of this Chapter a demolition derby shall be a contest in which vehicles purposefully collide with one another with the winner being the last drivable vehicle. A demolition derby is considered a contest of endurance. (4) FENCE AND FENCING: (a) SPECTATOR AND DEBRIS FENCE: For the purposes of this Chapter a Spectator and Debris control fence is a fence erected to aid in preventing debris from the racetrack side from entering the spectator area.(b) CROWD CONTROL FENCE: For the purposes of this Chapter a Crowd Control Fence is an approved fence that prevents access by the crowds into restricted areas such as pits, non-spectator areas, the racetrack, run-off areas, and similar areas as designated by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or proper local fire official. For the purposes of this Chapter all fences which are not Spectator and Debris control fences shall be considered a Crowd Control Fence whether or not specifically identified as such in this Chapter.(5) FIRE INSPECTORS: Qualified and authorized inspectors of the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire and inspectors certified by the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council.(6) FLAGMAN: As used in this Chapter the term flagman shall mean the person or individuals who are responsible for notifying the racecar drivers by means of a colored flag or other means to start the race or notify racecar drivers that there is a caution or to stop the race. A primary responsibility of the Flagman is to identify and communicate unsafe conditions that are present on the racetrack. May also be known as a "corner worker".(7) GRANDSTANDS: Any permanent or temporary structure used for the purpose of general assembly outlined in the NFPA as specified by Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3.(8) MOTOR VEHICLE: As used in this chapter, the term "motor vehicle," shall not be construed to include any motorcycle or other two-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle, nor shall it be construed to include any motor vehicle weighing less than 500 pounds, per §O.C.G.A. 43-25-1. For the purposes of this chapter, "Motor vehicle" includes all-terrain vehicles and utility-task vehicles having more than two wheels and a dry weight of 500 pounds or more.(9) MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK: Properties or facilities used for holding motor vehicle races, competitive events, and exhibitions, including dirt and mud courses. As used in this Chapter, the term "racetrack" shall mean motor vehicle racetracks. For the purposes of this chapter, "Motor Vehicle Racetrack" includes properties or facilities where all-terrain vehicles and utility-task vehicles participate in races, competitive events, exhibitions, dirt courses, and mud courses. "Motor Vehicle Racetracks" does not include properties where autocross events or drifting events are held on a transient basis.(10) MUD BOG: An event in which the winner is determined by distance or time on a mud course.(11) QUALIFIED FIRE FIGHTER: A certified or registered firefighter as determined by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.(12) SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER: The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.(13) SPECTATOR: As used in this Chapter, the term spectator shall mean any individual within the confines of the track who is not an employee, contractor, race participant, emergency worker, or other similar person whether or not an admission price was charged.(14) SPECTATOR AREA: As used in this Chapter, the term "spectator area" means a specified area within a motor vehicle racetrack intended for admission to the general public, whether or not an admission price is charged, or to which admitted persons of the general public have unrestricted access, including the grandstands and other general admission seating or viewing areas. Spectator areas shall also include any infield and paddock areas where the general public is allowed admission.(15) STARTER: As used in this Chapter the term starter shall mean the person who signals or activates a signal for the race to start.(16) TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL: A competition which requires trucks and / or tractors to pull a heavy sled along a designated course. This term shall also include competitions where trucks and / or tractors are pulling against one another.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.03
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Aug. 17, 1970; eff. Jun. 16, 1970, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980.Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Dec. 31, 1992; eff. Jan. 20, 1993.Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. Jan. 13, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.