N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.18

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 5:14A-9.18 - Protection against moving parts or other hazards and clearance envelopes

(a) Owners, operators and operator assistants shall be aware of any construction equipment or vehicles operating in the immediate vicinity. Any equipment encroaching on the normal range of motion (clearance envelope) of the ride shall be removed to a safe distance or the ride shall not be operated.

(b) An amusement ride shall not be used or operated while any person is so located as to be endangered by it. Areas in which persons may be so endangered shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise guarded against public intrusion.

(c) Where a public access, queuing, loading or unloading area is under the ride, overhead protection from objects that might reasonably be expected to fall from a ride (for example, items carried or worn by riders) shall be provided.

(d) Machinery used in or with an amusement ride shall be enclosed, barricaded or otherwise effectively guarded against contact. Guards removed for maintenance purposes shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed.

(e) Amusement rides which are self-powered and which are operated by a rider shall have the driving mechanism so guarded and the guard so secured in place as to prevent riders from gaining access to the mechanism.

(f) Each mechanical ride shall be rendered inoperable when not attended or in use.

(g) Clearance envelopes shall be maintained as per manufacturer's specifications at all times during the operation of an amusement ride.

(h) Decorations, such as flags, or lighting fixtures shall be secured in a fashion that they will not create a hazard to riders or members of the public in the event of high winds or normal vibration caused by moving equipment and shall be placed far enough from the ride so as not to encroach on the clearance envelope.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.18