N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.22

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

Section 5:14A-9.22 - Pressure vessels, air compressors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

(a) Air compressors, air compressor tanks and appurtenances used in connection with amusement rides and attractions shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained to ensure safe operation.

1. Air compressors and holding tanks used in air systems for amusement rides shall be marked with one of the following certifications:

i. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers; or

ii. An equivalent certification approved in advance by the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:11.

2. Air compressor tanks and other air receivers used in connection with air compressors shall be inspected to manufacturer's specifications at least once a year by a qualified person and a record of each inspection shall be kept in the maintenance log at the ride at all times.

3. Air compressor tanks and other air receivers used in connection with air compressors shall have the maximum allowable working pressure conspicuously marked thereon.

(b) Air compressor tanks and other receivers used in connection with air compressors shall comply with the provisions set forth at N.J.A.C. 5:11, concerning boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration.

(c) Air systems used in connection with safety-related devices on rides and attractions shall have a pressure-monitoring device which causes an emergency condition and ride stoppage in the event of loss of air pressure.

1. In the event of power or air system pressure failure, all components shall fail to a position which will put the ride into the safest condition even if a mechanical means is needed to do that.

2. In the event of restoration of air or power, the system shall not operate automatically without action by the operator to reset the system and restart the ride.

(d) Pneumatic tubing, hose and fittings shall conform to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards or equivalent.

(e) Hydraulic or pneumatic systems and other related equipment used in connection with amusement rides shall be free of leaks, clean and maintained to ensure safe operation at all times.

(f) When necessary, hydraulic systems shall be equipped with a thermostat to sense overheating and prevent premature failure of components and ride breakdown.

(g) An amusement ride which depends upon hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to maintain safe operation shall be provided with a positive means of preventing loss in hydraulic pressure that could result in injury to a rider.

1. In the event of power, air pressure or hydraulic pressure failure, all components shall fail to a position which will put the ride into the safest condition even if a mechanical means is needed to do that.

2. In the event of restoration of air, power or hydraulic pressure, the hydraulic system shall not operate automatically without action by the operator to reset the system and restart the ride.

(h) Hydraulic or pneumatic lines shall be guarded so that sudden leaks or breakage will not endanger the riders or the public.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.22