Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-03-04-.17

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 0800-03-04-.17 - OPERATION PROCEDURES AND RELATED TRAINING

(1) Each owner or managing operator shall follow the operation procedures specified in the documentation required by subparagraph (d) of paragraph (1) of Rule 0800-03-04-.13 for each amusement device, and shall provide training as specified in that documentation to each device operator and attendant.

(2) Each owner or managing operator shall use effective signs, videos, or other similarly effective means of advising patrons of those instructions, limitations, restrictions, and warnings deemed necessary for safety by the owner or managing operator, including those specified in ASTM F24 or ACCT standards, as applicable.

(a) The manufacturer shall determine and may make recommendations for appropriate advisory signs or warning signs based on the attributes of the amusement ride or device. These recommendations should be clear and concise, but are not intended to be the final wording of the signs that may be generated and displayed at the ride or device. At least one (1) printed sign shall be a minimum size of eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches, with the size of printed lettering in proportion to the size of the sign.

(b) Signs shall be prominently displayed at or near the entrance to, or loading platform for, the amusement device and shall have the standard language to indicate rider responsibilities as follows:

The Following State Law Requirements Will Help To Assure Your Safety:

Please Obey All Posted Safety Rules And Oral Instructions From Device Operators:

Avoid any action that may injure you or others.

Stay within the limits of your ability.

Use safety devices at all times.

Do not interfere with safety devices.

Do not disconnect or disable safety devices.

Do not touch the device operator's controls.

Do not extend your arms or legs beyond the carrier or seating areas.

Do not throw or drop any object from or toward an amusement device.

Get off the amusement device properly at the designated time and place.

Control the speed or direction of the amusement device or your body as instructed.

Do not interfere with the safe operation of an amusement device.

Do not swing or bounce on an amusement device unless instructed.

Do not enter areas restricted by fencing or barricades.

You May Not Get On An Amusement Device Unless:

You know how to get on, use and get off the amusement device.

You have read, understood and meet each amusement device's posted signs and safety requirements.

You know the limits of your ability and that the amusement device will not exceed your limits.

You are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

You are authorized by the device operator to get on the amusement device.

State Law Requires Riders To Refrain From Acting In Any Manner That May Cause Or Contribute To Injuring The Rider Or Others.

(c) Owners or managing operators may add signs at individual amusement devices which include specific instructions necessary for safe operation of the amusement device. The signs may include the following information:

1. Operational instructions.

2. Safety guidelines for riders.

3. Restrictions on the use of the amusement device.

4. Behavior or activities which are prohibited.

5. State law requires riders to refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others.

(d) The location for reporting injuries shall be listed in bold letters at the bottom of each sign.

(e) Amusement device operators shall not be impaired/under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(3) Owners or managing operators shall have in place a written emergency medical services plan which is on file and easily accessible. The plan shall address first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and shall be approved by the Commissioner's designee.

(4) Complete operation instructions for each amusement device shall be readily accessible to the device operators and attendants of the amusement device.

(5) All amusement device operation and attendant functions shall be conducted by an authorized person.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-03-04-.17

Original rule filed February 24, 2010; effective July 29, 2010. Amendments filed April 19, 2021; effective 7/18/2021.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-121-103, 68-121-104, 68-121-116, and 68-121-125.