Section 220 - Definitions As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
1. "commercial trampoline" shall mean a device that: (a) incorporates a trampoline bed; and(b) is used for entertainment or recreational jumping, springing, bouncing, acrobatics, or gymnastics in a trampoline park.2. "emergency response plan" shall mean a written plan of action for the reasonable and appropriate contact, deployment, and coordination of services, agencies, and personnel to provide the earliest possible response to an injury or emergency .
3. "inspection" shall mean a procedure that an inspector conducts to: (a) determine whether a trampoline park facility, including any device or material, is constructed, assembled, maintained, tested, and operated in accordance with this article and the manufacturer's recommendations;(b) determine the operational safety of a trampoline park facility, including any device or material;(c) determine whether the trampoline park complies with safety standards ; and(d) determine whether the trampoline park's policies, safeguards, and procedures comply with this article.4. "inspector" shall mean an individual who:(a) conducts an inspection of a trampoline park to certify compliance with this article and industry safety standards ; and(b)(i) is certified by:(A) a nationally accredited organization that develops and publishes consensus standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services that are used for trampolines; or(B) a nationally accredited organization that promotes trampoline park safety ;(ii) represents the insurer of the trampoline park ;(iii) represents a nationally accredited organization that:(A) inspects amusement and recreational facilities and equipment; and(B) certifies and trains professional private industry inspectors through written testing and continuing education requirements; or(iv) represents an organization that the United States Olympic Committee designates as the national governing body for gymnastics .5. "operator" shall mean a person who manages, or controls or who has the duty to manage or control the operation of a trampoline park.6. "owner" shall mean a person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association who owns a commercial trampoline park.7. "participant" shall mean an individual that uses trampoline park equipment.8. "trampoline bed" shall mean the flexible surface of a trampoline on which a user jumps or bounces.9. "trampoline court" shall mean an area of a trampoline park comprising: (a) multiple commercial trampolines; or(b) at least one commercial trampoline and at least one associated foam or inflatable bag pit.10. "trampoline park" shall mean a place of business that offers the recreational use of a trampoline court for a fee or charge for admission to the trampoline park for entertainment or recreational purposes.Amended by New York Laws 2020, ch. 49,Sec. 1, eff. 4/18/2020.Added by New York Laws 2019, ch. 720,Sec. 1, eff. 4/18/2020.