Section Saf-C 1410.05 - Bungee Cord Requirements (a) Bungee cords shall be equipped with non-metallic connectors and either bungee cord covers or cord sleeves. The operating length of a bungee cord at its maximum designed dynamic load shall not exceed 4 times its unloaded length. (b) The cord and its non-metallic connectors shall be discarded and no longer used for bungee jumping when one of the following occurs: (1) Exposure to daylight exceeds 250 hours, unless the cord cover or sleeve fully protects all of the cord from visible and ultra-violet exposure; (2) 6 months have passed from the date of manufacture; (3) Threads exhibit wear, such as bunched threads, uneven tension between threads or thread bands; (4) Broken threads in excess of 5%; (5) Contact with solvents or corrosive or abrasive substances; (6) When the strength of the cord is reduced to less than the maximum designed dynamic load; (7) After a maximum of 500 jumps using that cord; (8) When the cord or its connectors are not in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications; or (9) Any other flaws are found that impact the cord's safety. (c) No cord shall be used for successive jumps. At least 5 minutes shall lapse between jumps with a particular cord, to allow the cord to fully return to its original unloaded length. (d) Bungee cords shall 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 4 times during daily operation and recorded in the site log. (e) When unexpected changes in bungee cord performance occur, the bungee cord shall be replaced immediately.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1410.05
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99
New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07
New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07, EXPIRES: 2-16-08; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 36, Filed September 8, 2016, Proposed by #11151, Effective 8/11/2016, Expires 8/11/2026.