La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § V-2563

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

Section V-2563 - Protection against Moving Parts

A. The interior and exterior parts of all amusement attractions or amusement rides with which a passenger may come in contact shall be smooth and rounded, free from sharp, rough or splintered edges and corners, with no protruding studs, bolts, screws, or other projections which might cause injury.

B. Interior parts of passenger carrying apparatus upon which a passenger may be forcibly thrown by the action of the ride or attraction shall be adequately padded.

C. Amusement attractions or amusement rides which are self-powered and which are operated by a passenger shall have the driving mechanism guarded and the guard secured in place as to prevent passengers from gaining access to the driving mechanism.

D. Handholds, bars, footrests, and other equipment, as may be necessary for safe entrance and exit to and from amusement attractions or amusement rides, shall be provided and maintained in a safe condition. Such equipment shall be of sufficient strength to support the passengers.

E. Restraining, containing, or cushioning devices, or a combination of these, shall comply with this Subsection and be provided and used on all amusement attractions or amusement rides where:

1. centrifugal and other forces mechanical malfunction could unseat or dislodge a passenger;

2. inadvertent movement of a passenger could cause injury to the passenger or any other passenger; or

3. the speed of the ride presents a hazard to a passenger.

F. Restraining, containing or cushioning devices shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained so as to provide safe support for passengers.

G. Anchorage for the restraining, containing, or cushioning devices shall have a strength at least equal to the strength of such devices.

H. All passenger restraints, cushioning, or containing devices shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers designs and recommendations and shall not be modified without the approval of the manufacturer and the Office of State Fire Marshal.

I. All exposed mechanical parts shall have guards installed to prevent possible personal contact while in operation. Any means of safeguarding, which may cause injury, shall not be used.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § V-2563

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, LR 441267 (7/1/2018).

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