Rule 120-3-27-.23 - Means of Access and Egress(1) Safe and adequate means of access and egress from amusement rides shall be provided.(2) At least two means of egress remote from each other shall be provided from each floor, tier, room or balcony in structures which house amusement rides.(3) Access to the means of egress shall be marked by readily visible signs in all cases where the egress is not immediately visible to the passengers.(4) No egress shall be less than 22 inches in width.(5) The width of a stairway shall be taken as the length of the treads between the stringers. The width of a doorway shall be taken as the width of the door.(6) The maximum travel distance from the most remote point in any room or enclosed space to an open safe outside space shall be not greater than that listed below:(a) 100 feet in unsprinklered construction;(b) 150 feet in sprinklered construction; and(c) 25 feet in dead ends.(7) Means of access and egress shall have protection from adjacent hazards and protection from falling by use of rails, enclosures, barriers or similar means.(8) Means of access and egress shall be free from debris, obstructions, projections, slipping, tripping and other hazards.(9) The head clearance in passageways shall not be less than seven feet.(10) Means of access or egress shall have either stairways or ramps and connecting landings or platforms where the public enter or leave an amusement ride that is above or below grade.(11) Stairways, passageways, ramps, landings, or platforms shall be not less than 22 inches in width for single lane passages or 44 inches width for double lane passages. Landings or platforms shall not be less than three feet long measured in the direction of travel.(12) Stair treads shall be at least eight inches deep exclusive of nosing and the height of rise shall not exceed eight inches. Between any two connecting levels the treads shall be of uniform depth and the risers shall be of uniform height.(13) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of all stairways of four or more risers connecting adjoining levels whose difference in elevation is 30 inches or more.(14) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of landings, platforms or ramps 30 inches or more above grade.(15) Handrails shall be at least 30 inches above the ramp surface or nose of step and 42 inches above the landings.(16) The distances between handrails shall not be less than 18 inches for a single lane passage and 36 inches for a double lane passage.(17) Two intermediate rails spaced equally apart or equivalent construction to prevent a passenger from falling through shall be provided with all handrails.(18) Stairways and ramps requiring handrails in accordance with (13) and (14), which are more than eight feet wide, shall be provided with railings dividing the widths into not more than eight feet and not less than the widths of (11) above.(19) When ride entrances are provided, ride entrances shall have a passenger waiting line retaining chain, bar, gate or device.(20) All stairways, ramps, accesses and egresses shall be lighted sufficiently to allow for safe entry and exit.(21) Fencing of all rides is mandatory and will be kept at a normal distance of 36 inches from the ride and must meet the manufacturers recommendations or Office approval.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.23
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-63.
Original Rule entitled "Means of Access and Egress"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.