Rule 120-3-27-.48 - Permanent Platform(1) The Safe Working Load (SWL) shall be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with a safety factor of not less than five (5) times the maximum designed platform weight.(2) When the platform is not an integral part of the structure, the attachment devices and the part of the structure to which they are attached, shall have a safety factor of at least five (5) over the total load.(3) The platform shall have a non-slip surface.(4)The platform shall have anchor points for safety harnesses, designed and placed to best suit the movements of anyone on the platform.(5) The platform shall be fitted with a permanent fence separate from the jump point to contain the jumper during preparation.(6) There shall be a gate across the jump point which shall remain closed when a jumper is not present.(7) The jump master shall stop the jumping operation when the wind speed affects the safe operations on the jump platform and/or the recovery area. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.48
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-53.
Original Rule entitled "Lowering System"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.