La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2539

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-2539 - Set-Up Inspectors; Minimum Qualification Requirements

A. In order to obtain a license from the Office of State Fire Marshal to conduct set-up inspections of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides, individuals are required to provide the following documented evidence of education or experience that is relevant to the amusement ride industry.

1. Education Requirements:

a. shall provide a certified transcript detailing specialized schooling or training (i.e. trade, vocational, armed forces, or business). The name and location of school and/or training courses including dates attended, subjects studied, numbers of classroom hours, certificate(s), and any other pertinent information demonstrating the qualifications of the individual to be licensed as a set-up inspector shall be included in the transcript; or

b. shall provide documentation that the individual holds a current Level 1 certification by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO); or

c. shall provide documentation that the individual holds a current AIMS Associate Ride Inspector, Level 1 certification.

2. Experience Requirements:

a. two years of experience with an insurance company as an inspector of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides;

b. two years of experience inspecting inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides and enforcing applicable codes while employed by a state or other governmental body regulating inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides;

c. a minimum of three years of experience in the design, repair, operation, or inspection of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides; or

d. a minimum of five years documented field operation and maintenance experience in inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides, including responsibility for erection, assembly, and disassembly.

B. In addition to education or experience, the candidate must attest to meeting the following basic requirements:

1. shall be at least 21 years of age and provide date of birth;

2. shall possess a high school diploma or equivalent general education development (GED) diploma;

3. shall possess basic knowledge of ASTM requirements for amusement rides and devices; and

4. the candidate will identify the following supplemental requirements which apply to him or her:

a. possess knowledge of nondestructive testing methods and procedures;

b. possess knowledge of the requirements of the American Welding Society pertaining to the welding of parts;

c. possess basic knowledge of requirements of NFPA 70 (2014 edition), National Electrical Code, article 525, Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs and Similar Events; and/or

d. possess basic principles of mechanical and structural engineering.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2539

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 25:91 (January 1999), Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 441263 (7/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.2(B).