Rule 120-3-27-.09 - Operation, Amusement Rides(1) The ride operator shall be at least 16 years of age.(2) The ride operator shall operate no more than one mechanical ride at any given time as provided by the A.S.T.M. Standards or manufacturers specifications.(3) The ride operator shall be properly trained before he is assigned the duties of operating a ride.(4) The ride operator shall have knowledge of the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls and the proper use of the ride.(5) The ride operator shall be in the immediate vicinity of the amusement ride operating controls at all times during normal operations of the ride. This Rule shall not be construed to prohibit passengers from using amusement ride operating controls designed for use by a passenger.(6) The ride operator shall exercise reasonable control over the amusement ride to prevent dangerous actions by passengers.(7) The ride operator shall watch for apparent impending mechanical failures of the amusement ride.(8) The ride owner of an amusement ride shall insure that his or her ride is operated in a manner which precludes foreseeable mischievous use of the ride.(9) The ride operator shall not operate any ride when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.(10) The ride operator or maintenance personnel shall lock-out the electrical disconnect switch when restoration of electrical power to an amusement ride could create a hazard to persons during the performance of maintenance, repair, inspection, or an emergency evacuation of passengers and insure that it remains locked-out until such time that restoration of power will not create a hazard.(11) An amusement ride shall not be overcrowded or loaded in excess of its safe carrying capacity.(12) Amusement rides shall not be operated at an unsafe speed or at any speed beyond that recommended by the manufacturer.(13) Signal systems for the starting and stopping of amusement rides shall be provided where the operator of the ride does not have a clear view of the point at which passengers are loaded or unloaded.(14) Any code of signals adopted for the operation of any amusement ride shall be printed and kept posted at both the operator's and the signalman's stations. All persons who use these signals shall be carefully instructed in their use.(15) Signals for the movement or operation of an amusement ride shall not be given until all passengers and other persons who may be endangered are in a position of safety.(16) Voice communication shall be provided between the ride operators at the entrance, intermediate points and the termination of an amusement ride where voice communication could provide improved control of the ride by reducing a hazardous condition created by distance or lack of visibility between these points.(17) Where a ride exposes a passenger to high speed, substantial centrifugal force or a high degree of excitement, the owner shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance to the ride advising the public of risk to passengers.(18) The sign required by (17) above shall be at least two feet by two feet in sharply contrasting colors.(19) The sign required by (17) above shall read as follows or express an equivalent warning:(a) The following people should not ride this ride:1. Those with heart conditions;3. Those with back ailments.(20) The owner or ride operator shall have the right to refuse any member of the public admission to a ride if his bearing or conduct will endanger himself or other members of the public.(21) The owner or ride operator shall have the right to refuse admittance to any ride if the intended passenger's health or physical condition makes it unsafe for him to use the ride.(22) The owner or ride operator shall refuse a passenger seeking admission to a major ride if the passenger cannot meet a guardian or height restriction if the ride is subject to such a restriction. Legible signs to this effect shall be posted in full view of the public seeking admission to rides.(23) The owner or ride operator of an amusement ride shall not permit a person obviously under the influence of alcohol or narcotics to be admitted to any amusement ride.(24) A suitable number of containers shall be provided in and around amusement rides. Excessive accumulations of trash or refuse shall be promptly removed.(25) All parts of amusement devices and temporary structures used by passengers or customers shall be maintained in a clean condition.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.09
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-60.
Original Rule entitled "Operation, Amusement Rides"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.