La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2541
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-2541 - Set-Up Inspections; Individual Ride UnitsA. At each event, prior to the operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, licensed set-up inspectors shall utilize the set-up inspection form provided by the Office of State Fire Marshal when conducting inspections. One form shall be completed by each licensed inspector listing the device(s) inspected. Inspection forms shall be maintained for a minimum period of 24 months and be available upon request.B. Inspections shall include, but are not limited to, a review of necessary documents, observation of and/or examination of the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride.C. Inspections of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides shall include, at a minimum, the foundation, blocking, fuel containers, mechanical and electrical condition and visual operation of the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, and amusement ride.D. Where only individual units of a ride, such as cars, seats, or other carriers are defective and not in compliance with R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., and/or these rules, such units shall be taken out of service and clearly marked with a yellow event (impairment) tag, provided, however, such defects do not jeopardize the safety of the entire ride. 1. When a red event (impairment) tag is affixed to an individual unit(s) of a ride, the licensed inspector shall notify the Office of State Fire Marshal within two hours of affixation of the tag. Notification shall be made by calling the Office of State Fire Marshal emergency contact number, 1-866-946-1097.E. The state fire marshal or his designee, upon presenting credentials to the owner and/or operator of the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, is authorized without prior notice to inspect and investigate at reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and manner, any area where inflatable amusement devices, amusement rides or amusement attractions are assembled or are in use.F. Inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer recommended restrictions and limitations, such as, but not limited to height, weight, age, or passenger placement. In the event the manufacturer has not provided such recommended restrictions, such restrictions and limitations must be established by the operator and shall be submitted to the Office of State Fire Marshal for approval.La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2541
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 441264 (7/1/2018).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.2(B).