N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.3

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

Section 5:14A-9.3 - Maintenance, inspections and tests

(a) No amusement ride shall be opened to the public without having completed all applicable maintenance and operation inspections, including recording of results.

(b) Maintenance shall be performed, and maintenance checklists shall be completed, by a maintenance technician experienced in the proper maintenance of the ride, as per the maintenance manual. This work shall be performed within the timeframe specified in the maintenance manual and records shall be in compliance with 5:14A-4.7.

(c) The Department shall not inspect or issue a permit for a carnival-amusement ride without a current copy of the following items being on site and available to the inspector:

1. The manufacturer's set up and assembly manual;

2. The manufacturer's maintenance manual;

3. The manufacturer's operation manual;

4. The daily maintenance inspection and checklist;

5. The daily operational inspection and checklist;

6. The daily maintenance log; and

7. The NDT plan, if applicable.

(d) The maintenance or operational checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The name and manufacturer's serial number of the ride;

2. The printed name and signature of the person completing the checklist;

3. The date the checklist is completed;

4. A detailed list and description of all items being checked. Items listed shall be at a minimum those required by the manufacturer; and

5. Testing within the timeframe specified in the operating manual of all control devices, speed-limiting devices, block system, emergency brakes, automatic and manual lowering devices and any other equipment provided for safety.

(e) Each amusement ride shall have a dedicated maintenance log with pages identified in numerical or chronological order for recording all maintenance, set-up, and repair, excluding that of the maintenance checklist(s). Each log shall be identified with the ride name and manufacturer's serial number of that ride. Each maintenance log entry shall be made within 48 hours of performing work and include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The printed name and signature of the person performing, or responsible for performance of, the work;

2. The nature of the work (for example, malfunction, repair, adjustment, lubrication, set-up, inspection, violation abatement, etc.);

i. If other than routine maintenance, a notation as to the reason;

ii. If safety bulletin, a reference to the manufacturer's bulletin;

iii. If "order to cease violations" issued by a regulatory agency, a reference to said order;

iv. Account of work performed and all parts repaired or replaced;

v. A copy of the manufacturer's recommendations for repair or repair procedures, if any; and

vi. For set-up, only identifying the set-up procedure followed is sufficient;

3. The date(s) work was performed; and

4. The printed name and signature of the RCMT, when such individual is required for supervision of the work by this chapter. This information may be omitted at time of entry, but shall be added within seven days of work completion.

(f) Any maintenance or operational inspection or test by a party other than the ride owner shall be performed by a maintenance technician and documented in compliance with 5:14A-4.7. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The name and manufacturer's serial number of the ride;

2. The name and address of the organization performing the inspection or test;

3. The printed name and signature of the person performing the inspection or test;

4. The nature of the inspection or test, including the:

i. Reason for inspection or test;

ii. Description of items being inspected or tested; and

iii. Results of inspection or test; and

5. The date the work was performed.

(g) After all required maintenance is completed, all applicable operational inspections, tests, and checklists shall be completed by a person experienced in proper operation of the ride, as per the operation manual. This work shall be performed within the timeframe specified in the operation manual and records shall be in compliance with 5:14A-4.7.

(h) Individual tubs, sweeps, vehicle chassis, bents, towers, and supports to ground shall be uniquely identified and marked with no more than a combination of six characters or numbers to facilitate identification during maintenance and inspection.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.3

Amended by R.2009 d.99, effective 4/6/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 5095(a), 41 N.J.R. 1394(a).
Section was "Daily maintenance and operations inspections and tests". Rewrote the section.