Rule 120-3-27-.50 - Bungee Cord Requirements(1) The operating length of a bungee cord at its maximum designed dynamic load shall not exceed four (4) times its unloaded length.(2) The cord material and sheathing to be used shall be clearly specified in the site operating manual.(3) The cord and its non-metallic connectors shall be destroyed when one of the following conditions occur: (a) Exposure today light exceeds 250 hours. This does not apply when the cord cover or sleeve fully protects all of the cord from visible and ultra-violet exposure.(b) Six (6) months from the date of manufacture.(c) Evidence of threads exhibiting wear, such as bunched threads, uneven tension between threads or thread bands.(d) Broken threads in excess of five percent (5%).(e) After contact with solvents, corrosive or abrasive substances.(f) Any other flaws found.(g) As the bungee cord stretches over the course of its jump life, the dynamic load required to extend the bungee to four (4) times its unloaded length will reduce. When this dynamic Toad reduces to less than the maximum designed dynamic load, the cord shall be destroyed.(h) After a maximum of five hundred (500) jumps using that cord.(i) When the cord or its connectors are not incompliance with the manufacturer's specifications.(j) Any particular cord shall not be used for successive jumps. At least five (5) minutes must be provided between jumps from a particular cord, to allow the cord to fully return to its original unloaded length.(4) Bungee cords must be examined daily. Before starting the day's operations, the jump master shall visually inspect the entire length and circumference of the bungee cord for signs of wear. The inspection shall be repeated at least four (4) times during daily operation and recorded in the site log. (a) When unexpected changes in bungee cord performance occur, the bungee cord is to be replaced immediately. The bungee cord shall be subjected to inspection and testing as required in these regulations.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.50
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-53.
Original Rule entitled "Bungee Cord Requirements"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.