N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.5

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

Section 5:14A-9.5 - Assembly and disassembly

(a) Assembly or disassembly of an amusement ride, and inspection thereof, shall be performed in accordance with the appropriate manual (5:14A-2.14 ) by, or under the supervision of, an RCMT.

1. Exception: Assembly and disassembly required during the set-up or tear down of an inflatable amusement ride, as described in the set-up manual, shall not require an RCMT, but shall be performed by a maintenance technician.

2. Exception: Assembly and disassembly required during performance of a minor repair shall not require an RCMT, but shall be performed by a maintenance technician.

(b) Assembly work shall be performed in a proper and workmanlike manner. Parts shall be properly aligned, and shall not be bent, distorted, cut or otherwise injured to force a fit. Parts requiring lubrication shall be lubricated in the course of assembly. Fastening and locking devices, such as bolts, caps, screws, cotter pins and lock washers, shall be installed where required for safe operation. Nuts shall be drawn tight, cotter pins shall be spread and lock nuts firmly set.

(c) Parts which are excessively worn or which have been materially damaged shall not be used. Close visual inspection of parts shall be made during assembly to discover such wear or damage and immediate inspection of fastening devices shall be made after assembly to assure that they have been properly installed.

(d) Tools of proper size and design, to enable work to be done in a proper manner, shall be used. Broken, damaged and unsuitable tools shall not be used.

(e) Assembly or disassembly of amusement rides shall be done under light conditions adequate to permit the work to be properly performed and inspected.

(f) A sufficient number of persons to perform work properly shall be engaged for assembly or disassembly. The public shall be prevented from entering the area in which work may create a hazard.

(g) An amusement ride shall be inspected for compliance with the manufacturer's assembly requirements by a maintenance technician each time the ride is assembled.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.5

Repeal and New Rule, R.2009 d.99, effective 4/6/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 5095(a), 41 N.J.R. 1394(a).
Section was "Inspection after assembly".