Title 23, Title 23 and Safety

A person may not operate an amusement device or amusement attraction unless at the time of operation there is in existence: (1) An insurance policy in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence insuring the owner or lessee against liability for inj…

No certificate to operate or operation permit shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter to any owner not a resident of this state until such owner has appointed, in writing, the secretary of state and his or her successors in office to be his or her attorney, upon whom…

(a) Any violation of the provision of this chapter shall result in a revocation of the permit or certificate to operate, or both until all violations are abated. (b) Any person who willfully violates the provision of this chapter, or any order or regulation made pursuant to the p…

Bazaars, fairs, and circuses shall not be inspected under these regulations unless, and only to the extent that such bazaars, fairs and circuses have amusement rides or devices associated with them. When a bazaar, fair or circus contains any amusement ride or device, the provisio…

To assist in the adoption of rules and regulations with regard to the operation of amusement rides and devices, there is hereby created an amusement ride advisory committee. The committee shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) of whom shall be a carnival owner, one (1) of wh…

(a) The advisory committee shall establish procedures for the appointment of authorized inspectors in addition to at least one of the following requirements: (1) Applicants must have at least ten (10) years of work experience in the field of amusement ride assembly, repair and in…

The purpose of this chapter is to guard against personal injuries in the assembly, disassembly, and use of amusement devices, amusement attractions, and temporary structures at public fairs and expositions, carnivals, festivals, celebrations, bazaars, and permanent facilities. Su…

As used in this chapter: (1) “Altered ride” means a ride or device that has been altered with the approval of the manufacturer. (2) “Amusement attraction” means any building or structure around, over, or through which persons may move to walk, without the aid of any moving device…

No amusement ride or device shall be placed in service unless an inspection registration seal of the commissioner is affixed to it by the administrator or his or her agent. The inspection registration seal shall contain: (1) The name of the owner of the ride; (2) The serial numbe…

(a)(1) A permanent amusement device or amusement attraction may not be operated in the state without a permit issued by the department. Temporary amusement devices and amusement attractions must also have a certificate to operate. The permits and certificates are not transferable…

(a) If an amusement ride or device is materially rebuilt or so modified as to change its original action, it shall be re-identified by a different name and a different serial number. (b) Repairs will be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall util…

(a) Each permanent or temporary device shall be inspected and tested by the department each season before operation so as to test the full operation of all control devices, speed-limiting devices, brakes, and other equipment provided for safety before a permit is issued. A copy o…

(a) All electrical equipment, wiring and installation shall comply with State Electric Code, SBC-5. (b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or manager of the amusement company to obtain written approval of the electrical service and equipment hookup from the building offi…

(a) Blocking, when used, must be placed on a sound foundation. Concrete blocks, hollow blocks, hollow boxes or other hollow core items shall not be allowed. Cribbing and crossing of blocks is required, when stacking two (2) or more blocks. (b) All passenger carrier and safety res…