Saf-C 1400 Carnival Rules

CHAPTER Saf-C 1400 CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT RULES (RSA 321-A:2)

REVISION NOTE #1:

Document #5607, effective 4-2-93, adopted rules relative to bungee jumping. Document #5607 contains a new part numbered Saf-C 1410 and new and amended rules in Saf-C 1401. The insertion of the new rules in Saf-C 1401 required the renumbering editorially of most of the new and existing rules in Saf-C 1401. The text of the existing rules in Saf-C 1401 was not included in Document #5607, and therefore the effective dates for these existing rules remain unchanged by Document #5607.

Document #5445, effective 8-12-92, contained emergency rules relative to bungee jumping, but these emergency rules EXPIRED: 12-10-92. Document #5445 contained new and amended rules in Saf-C 1401 and a new part numbered Saf-C 1410.

REVISION NOTE #2:

Document #10507, effective 1-21-14, adopted rules in Saf-C 1400 which had expired and readopted or readopted with amendments other existing rules in Saf-C 1400. Those rules with source notes which indicate that the rules or selected paragraphs had previously been filed under Document #8342, effective 4-28-05, and had expired 1-2-14, had provisions which had been subject to extension pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a, I past their normal expiration date of 4-28-13. They had expired pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a, II and III(a) because the rules had not been adopted by the Department of Safety within 30 days after the agency was allowed to adopt under RSA 541-A:14, I.

REVISION NOTE #3:

Document #14139, effective 11-28-24, readopted or readopted with amendment all of the rules in Chapter Saf-C 1400. Amendments included the renumbering of various rules as indicated in the source notes. The reserved number Saf-C 1406.02 was deleted as an editorial change during the certification process pursuant to RSA 541-A:15, I. Document #14139 replaces all prior filings for rules affecting Chapter Saf-C 1400.

The former rule Saf-C 1406.02 had been titled “Requirements for Inspectors Acceptable to the Commissioner” and was repealed by Document #8145, INTERIM, effective 8-25-04. The prior filings before Document #8145 affecting the repealed Saf-C 1406.02 included the following documents:

#2229, eff 12-31-82

#2950, eff 1-3-85

#4531, eff 1-1-89

#5276, eff 11-20-91

#5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95

#5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

#7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

#8045, eff 2-20-04

PART Saf-C 1401 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Saf-C 1401.01 Construction. Wherever used in these rules, the following terms shall be defined as set forth in this part, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the text, or is specifically set forth therein.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.02 “ACCT” means the Association for Challenge Course Technology.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.011) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.03 “Agent of the commissioner” means an employee of the commissioner.

Source. #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; renumbered by #12615 (formerly Saf-C 1401.011); EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.012) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.04 “Air supported structure” means “air supported structure” as defined in RSA 321-A:1, VII.

Source. #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24; renumbered by #12615 (formerly Saf-C 1401.012)

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.013) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.05 “Alpine slide” means a sled with brakes that travels in a trough.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95, EXPIRED: 5-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.02) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.06 “Amusement attraction” means “amusement attraction” as defined in RSA 321-A:1, VIII.

Source. #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.021) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.07 “Ankle harness” means a safety assembly designed such that each ankle is independently attached to the end attachments of the bungee cord set.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.03) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.08 “Body harness” means a safety assembly worn on the user’s torso.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01, EXPIRED: 12-28-09

New. #10131, eff 5-18-12; EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.04) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.09 “Bumper boats” means boats of the same configuration, that are designed to collide with other bumper boats and are located in an enclosed body of water, such as a pool.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12; EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.05) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.10 “Bungee catapulting” means a bungee jump that is distinguishable from bungee jumping by the act of a jumper who is held on the ground while the bungee cord is stretched and the jumper is released and is propelled upwards.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.06) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.11 “Bungee cord” means the elastic rope to which a jumper is attached which lengthens and shortens to produce a bouncing action.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.07) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.12 “Bungee jumping” means the act of a person jumping or falling from a stationary structure while tethered to the structure with a bungee cord.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.08) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.13 “Carnival or amusement ride” means “carnival or amusement ride” as defined in RSA 321-A:1, I.

Source. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.09) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.14 “Challenge course” means a guided aerial exploration of transit, which is open to the general public, of the forest canopy, by means of a series of zip lines or aerial walkways or platforms, including beams, bridges, cable traverses, climbing walls, nets, platforms, ropes, swings, towers, and zip lines, which may be installed in or on trees, or portable or permanent structures. The term includes “canopy tours”.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.082); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.09)

Saf-C 1401.11 “Commissioner” means the commissioner of the New Hampshire department of safety.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.09); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.11) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.16 “Director” means the director of the division of fire safety of the New Hampshire department of safety.

Source. #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.10); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.12) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.17 “Employee” means a full-time or part-time officer, servant, or volunteer, whether compensated or not, who is authorized to act and is acting within the scope of their duties with challenge course or zip line operators.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.101); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.13) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.18 “Factor of safety” means the ratio of the actual load capacity of a carnival or amusement ride to the load capacity the carnival or amusement ride could tolerate, as established in the manufacturing process.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24 (formerly Saf-C 1401.11)

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.14)

Saf-C 1401.19 “Go carts” means any small motorized vehicles that are driven on a track specifically designed for the defined.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.12); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.15) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.20 “Homemade ride or device” means a carnival or amusement ride that was not manufactured by a recognized manufacturer or any carnival or amusement ride which has been altered without the approval of the manufacturer.

Source. #7618, eff 12-28-01; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.121); EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.16) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.21 “Inspection” means the physical examination of a carnival or amusement ride, associated electrical equipment, and the grounds and area around such ride made by the commissioner or designee.

Source. #7618, eff 12-28-01; ss by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; ss by #8649, eff 6-2-06; ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.122)

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.17) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.22 “Jump area” means the maximum area, in all directions, for movement of the jumper.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.13); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.18) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.23 “Jump direction” means the direction, either forward or backward, in which a jumper jumps off the platform.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.14); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.19) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.24 “Jump harness” means the assembly worn by a jumper, which is attached to the bungee cord.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.15); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.20) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.25 “Jump height” means the distance from the jump platform to the bottom of the jump zone.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.16); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.20) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.26 “Jump master” means the person responsible for the bungee jumping operation and who prepares the jumper for the bungee jump.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.17); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.22) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.27 “Jump operator” means the person who assists the jump master to prepare a jumper for a bungee jump and operates the lowering system.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99; ss by #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.18); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.23) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.28 “Jump point” means the position from which the jumper leaves the platform.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.19); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.24) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.29 “Jump space” means the jump zone plus a safety factor in all directions.

Source. #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.191); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.20); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.25) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.30 “Jump zone” means the space bounded by the maximum designed movements of the jumper or any part of the jumper.

Source. #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.192); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.21); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.20) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.31 “Jumper” means a person who jumps or falls from a structure and is attached to a bungee cord.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93 , EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.20); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.22); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.27) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.32 “Landing area” means the surface area of a net, landing pad, air bag, or water directly under where the jumper lands.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.21); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.23); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.28) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.33 “Lowering system” means any manual or mechanical equipment capable of lowering a jumper to the designated landing area.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.22); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.24); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.29) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.34 “Mountain coaster” means a sled with brakes that travels on metal rails.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95,; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.25); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.30) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.35 “Owner or operator” means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of a carnival or amusement ride.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.26)

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.31) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.36 “Physical operator” means the person who physically controls the operation of a carnival or amusement ride while said carnival or amusement ride is being used by, or is open to, the public.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.27); EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.32)

Saf-C 1401.37 “Platform” means the area attached to a structure from which a jumper jumps or falls.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.26); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.28); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.33) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.38 “Ride file jacket” means a file concerning an individual carnival or amusement ride which contains the information specified in Saf-C 1404.03.

Source. #7618 eff 12-28-01; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24; renumbered by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.261); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.281)

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.34) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.39 “Safe working load” means the maximum rated load as established by the manufacturer which can be safely handled by the structure, with a safety factor of not less than 4 times the maximum designed weight of the load.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.27); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.28); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.35) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.40 “Structure” means a permanent structure used for bungee jumping.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.28); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.30); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.36) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.41 “Tandem jumping” means the act of harnessing 2 people together for the purpose of jumping simultaneously from the same jump platform.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607 eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16 (from Saf-C 1401.29); renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.31); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.37) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.42 “Water rides or conveyances” means any ride where the participant is seated in or on a component that is conveyed through troughs of water.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22 renumbered by #11151 (from Saf-C 1401.30)

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.32); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.38) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.43 “Water slide” means a slide with water circulating through troughs and in which a participant sits on a mat or on the slide surface itself and is carried down the slide on the water.

Source. #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22 renumbered by #11151 (from Saf-C 1401.31)

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 (formerly Saf-C 1401.33); ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.39) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.44 “Zip line” means a lifeline suspended between support structures that enables a person attached to a pulley to traverse from one point to another propelled only by the force of gravity.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.331); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.40) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1401.45 Scope.

(a) The department shall construe “carnival or amusement ride” as defined in RSA 321-A:1, I to include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Water slides;

(2) Alpine slides;

(3) Mountain coasters;

(4) Bumper boats;

(5) Go carts;

(6) Water rides or conveyances;

(7) Bungee jumping;

(8) Slides over 8 feet in height;

(9) Devices that require the user to wear a body harness;

(10) Air supported structures;

(11) Amusement attractions;

(12) Homemade rides;

(13) Challenge courses, and

(14) Zip lines.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically stated in these rules, all devices listed in (a) above shall be subject to the provisions of these rules. Carnival or amusement rides not subject to these rules shall be those such as coin operated rides.

Source. #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; amd by #5445, EMERGENCY, eff 8-12-92, EXPIRED: 12-10-92

New. #5607, eff 4-2-93; amd by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; amd by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; renumbered by #13535, INTERIM (formerly Saf-C 1401.34); EXPIRED 1-21-24 in (a)(3)-(14) and (b); ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1401.41) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1402 SAFE INSTALLATION

Saf-C 1402.01 Standards.

(a) All carnival or amusement rides, except as set forth in (b) below, shall conform to the standards set forth in the following ASTM International F24 Standards, available as noted in Appendix B:

(1) F 747-21a “Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices” (Oct 2021);

(2) F 770-21a “Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Oct 2021);

(3) F 1159-16E01 “Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of other F24 Design Standards” (Jan 2017);

(4) F 1193-18a “Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Dec 2018);

(5) F 1957-99 “Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness-Durometer Hardness” (Feb 2017);

(6) F 2007-18 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities” (Dec 2018);

(7) F 2137-19 “Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Nov 2019);

(8) F 2291-21 “Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Jun 2021);

(9) F 2374-21a “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices” (Jul 2021);

(10) F 2375-09 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas and Attractions” (Jul 2017);

(11) F 2376-21a “Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems” (Oct 2021);

(12) F 2460-19 “Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats” (Nov 2019);

(13) F 2959-21 “Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses” (Jun 2021);

(14) F 2960-16 “Standard Practice for Permanent Amusement Railway Ride Tracks and Related Devices” (Nov 2016);

(15) F 2970-20 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Major Modification of Trampoline Courts” (Feb 2020);

(16) F 2974-20 “Standard Practice for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices” (Feb 2020);

(17) F 3054-18 “Standard Practice for Operations of Amusement Railway Rides, Devices, and Facilities” (Apr 2018);

(18) F 3133-21 “Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Stationary Wave Systems” (Jun 2021);

(19) F 3158-21 “Standard Practice for Patron Transportation Conveyors Used with a Water Related Amusement Ride or Device” (Jun 2021); and

(20) F 3214-18 “Standard Practice for Characterization of Fire Properties of Materials Specified for Vehicles Associated with Amusement Rides and Devices” (Mar 2018).

(b) Challenge courses and zip lines that are not built on concrete or steel footings shall conform to either of the following standards, available as noted in Appendix B:

(1) The “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards); or

(2) The ASTM International standards listed in (a) above.

(c) Challenge courses and zip lines that are built on concrete or steel footings shall conform to the standards set forth in (a) above.

(d) Homemade rides or devices shall be:

(1) Built to conform to or exceed the standards set forth in (a) above; and

(2) Certified by the designer as meeting such standards.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.02 Responsibility.

(a) The responsibility for the safe installation of a carnival or amusement ride shall rest with the owner or operator.

(b) The owner or operator shall provide safety devices, a safe work environment, and safety equipment which meet all state and federal regulations including but not limited to hard hats, body harnesses, and electrical installations and equipment that conform to the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as codified pursuant to RSA 155-A.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; para (a) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.03 Safety Factors. All consideration for public safety shall be given in designating the location of each carnival or amusement ride and the safe installation thereof, including but not limited to the following:

(a) The physical nature of surrounding objects or surfaces that might produce undesirable contact for the riders of the carnival or ride;

(b) The reasonably foreseeable changes that are likely to occur in the location or nature of the surroundings, such as flooding;

(d) The site shall be sufficiently level to provide safe operation of the ride or device.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.04 Fences Required.

(a) All carnival or amusement rides, except for challenge courses and zip lines, shall be surrounded by fencing in accordance with the requirements listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

(b) Each fence opening shall have a hinged gate adequate to prevent unauthorized persons from inadvertently entering the enclosed area.

(c) All gates in the fence surrounding a carnival or amusement ride shall include a latching device that engages when the gate is closed.

(d) Fences and gates shall be constructed and installed so as to prevent riders or spectators from touching the carnival or amusement ride and fences or gates at the same time.

(e) All fencing and gates shall be:

(1) At least 42 inches high;

(2) Designed, constructed, and erected to prevent overturning or climbing by riders or spectators; and

(3) Constructed so as to prevent passage of a sphere or round object 4 inches in diameter through all openings.

(f) Notwithstanding the requirements of (a) above, fencing manufactured before January 1, 1993 and attached to the carnival or amusement ride by the manufacturer may remain in service.

(g) Notwithstanding the requirements of (a) above, if a ride is not designed to be fenced, a certification from the manufacturer that states “No fence required” shall be kept in the ride file jacket.

(h) Carnival or amusement rides in a fixed location shall be permitted to use, in lieu of fencing, existing physical characteristics which prevent unpermitted intrusion, after an inspection is conducted pursuant to Saf-C 1406.01.

(i) For the purpose of (h) above, “physical characteristics” includes trees, shrubs, and water.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; amd by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; amd by #10131, eff 5-18-12; paras (b)-(e)(3) & (f)-(i) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.05 Personnel. The assembly and disassembly of a carnival or amusement ride shall be performed by trained persons under the supervision of a person who has been qualified and authorized by the owner or operator to perform such work.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; section heading amended by #12615; rule EXPIRED 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.06 Assembly Parts. In assembling parts of a carnival or amusement ride, no part shall be bent, distorted, cut, or otherwise altered to make it fit its original intended position by design.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by 14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.07 Tools Used.

(a) All persons engaged in the assembly or disassembly of a carnival or amusement ride shall be provided with and shall use tools of proper size and design to enable said work to be performed safely and properly.

(b) The owner or operator shall be responsible for providing said tools.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by 14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.08 Parts Specifications. All bolts, pins, and other fastening and locking devices in all carnival or amusement rides shall be equivalent or superior to original equipment manufacturer’s specifications pertaining to the fit and hardness of material.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.09 Lubrication Required. All moving parts in all carnival or amusement rides shall be lubricated by manufacturer’s recommendation or, in the absence of manufacturer’s recommendations, shall be lubricated to industry standards, as set forth in Saf-C 1402.01(a), as noted in Appendix B.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1402.10 Generators and Electrical Distribution.

(a) All generating plants shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the NEC. Each plant shall be individually identified by a unique identification number.

(b) All generators shall be inspected and certified annually by a licensed New Hampshire electrician to comply with the NEC. This certification shall contain the unique identification number required in (a) above and shall remain with the generator and be presented in hand to any authorized agent of the commissioner upon request.

(c) All distribution boxes shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the NEC. Each box shall be individually identified by a unique identification number. All distribution boxes shall be individually certified by a third party testing agency or a licensed New Hampshire electrical engineer.

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; amd by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23 ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1403 REPAIRS

Saf-C 1403.01 Factor of Safety.

(a) All repairs of carnival or amusement rides, except as set forth in (b) below, shall be made and completed in a manner that follows the manufacturer’s specifications. The owner or operator shall be responsible for proper completion of repairs.

(b) All repairs of challenge courses or zip lines shall conform to the standards set forth in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or in the ASTM International Standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

(c) The requirement in (a) above shall pertain to all aspects of each carnival or amusement ride including but not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Structure;

(2) Controls;

(3) Power supplies;

(4) Power conversion;

(5) Governors;

(6) Speed limiters;

(7) Signal systems;

(8) Restraining devices;

(9) Braking;

(10) Anti-roll-back devices; and

(11) Supporting structures.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; amd by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1403.02 Structural Analysis and Design.

(a) In the event that designs are not available from a manufacturer or fabricator of a device, the operator shall furnish a structural analysis to the department. A structural analysis shall consist of a written statement by an individual designated by the department, qualified by skill and experience, to conduct an analysis of the carnival or amusement ride or associated electrical equipment.

(b) For the purposes of this section, qualified by skill and experience means that the individual possesses a professional engineering degree in the specific area(s) being addressed by the design, and has completed an actual inspection while accompanied by an agent of the commissioner, to determine attention to detail, completeness of inspection, and proper procedure.

(c) Designs of a device or a structural analysis shall be required for carnival or amusement rides that the agents are unfamiliar with.

(d) Notwithstanding (b) above, challenge courses and zip lines shall be designed and approved in conformance with standards set forth in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards), or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; amd by #8342, eff 4-28-05; ss by #8649, eff 6-2-06; ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1404 MAINTENANCE

Saf-C 1404.01 Standard Required.

(a) All carnival or amusement rides, except as set forth in (d) below, shall be maintained in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer of the carnival or amusement ride.

(b) If the manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance are not available, the carnival or amusement ride shall be maintained in a manner which will prevent the carnival or amusement ride from being hazardous to any user, operator, or spectator.

(d) Maintenance of challenge courses or zip lines shall conform to the standards set forth in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards), or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1404.02 Daily Inspection Required.

(a) An operator shall be responsible for inspection and repair of a carnival or amusement ride each day before a carnival or amusement ride is opened to receive passengers.

(b) The inspection required by this section shall include but not be limited to all of the following:

(1) Safety belts, bars, locks, and other passenger restraints;

(2) All automatic and manual safety devices;

(3) Signal systems, brakes, and control devices;

(4) Safety pins and keys;

(5) Fencing, guards, barricades, stairways, and ramps;

(6) Structure and moving parts;

(7) Tightness of bolts and nuts;

(8) Blocking, support braces, and jackstands;

(9) Electrical equipment;

(10) Lubrication as per manufacturer’s instruction;

(11) Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;

(12) Visual inspection of entrances, exits, stairways, ramps, and walkways;

(13) Functional test of all communications equipment necessary for the operation of the ride;

(14) Visual inspection of the ride structure;

(15) The carnival or amusement ride shall be observed operating for a complete cycle;

(16) All items not listed above yet included in the manufacturer’s daily inspection checklist;

(17) Inspection of these items shall be conducted in accordance with procedures and methods prescribed by the manufacturer; and

(18) Documentation of the grounding conductor continuity assurance as required by Article 525.32 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2017 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted pursuant to RSA 155-A:1 and as amended by the building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10.

(c) Inspections required by this section shall be documented in writing on a daily basis. Written reports shall be kept with the carnival or amusement ride inspected and shall be kept at the location of the carnival or amusement ride in the ride file jacket.

(d) For the purpose of (c) above, “kept with the ride” means that the report is in the ride file jacket and is located on the grounds of the fair, carnival, or park.

(e) All written reports required by this section shall be completed on a form which includes at minimum the information in (f) below.

(f) Reporters shall supply on the form in (e) above the following information:

(1) Date of inspection;

(2) Name or description of carnival or amusement ride inspected;

(3) Name and job title of person performing the inspection;

(4) Certification by the person performing the inspection that all of the requirements set forth in paragraph (b) have been met;

(5) For the documentation required by (b)(18) above, clear identification of what components have been tested;

(6) Signature of person performing the inspection; and

(7) Whether each of the items listed in (b) above were performed in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner or were not applicable.

(g) To ensure compliance, all written reports required by this rule shall be made available to any authorized agent of the commissioner upon request. No owner, operator, or employee thereof shall refuse or fail to provide such agent with said report(s), nor refuse to allow such agent to take said report(s) in hand for inspection.

(h) The owner/operator of a relocatable carnival or amusement ride shall comply with RSA 321-A:2-a relative to weekly submission of inspection reports which are described herein.

(h) All written reports required by this rule shall be kept by the owner or operator for a period of 2 years, pursuant to RSA 321-A:2-a, I(a)(4), following the date of inspection.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; amd by #2575, eff 12-30-83; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; amd by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; amd by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03; ss by #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; amd by #10131, eff 5-18-12; paras (a), (c)-(e), (g), & (h) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; (a), (b)(1)-(b)(17), and (c)-(h) EXPIRED 1-21-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1404.03 Ride File Jacket.

(a) Each carnival or amusement ride shall have a current ride file jacket.

(b) The file shall be kept on the grounds where the carnival or amusement ride is being operated.

(1) The non-destructive test report on the testing contractor’s official letterhead;

(2) The name of the carnival or amusement ride, the manufacturer, and date of manufacture;

(3) Maintenance records;

(4) Operator training records;

(5) Alteration records;

(6) Ride serial number, and, in the case of a homemade ride or device, a serial number assigned by the agent of the commissioner and any information identifying such carnival or amusement ride and its manufacturer, and documentation regarding non-destructive testing requirements;

(7) Daily check lists;

(8) Agent of the commissioner’s reports;

(9) Listing certification of distribution boxes by third party inspection agency or New Hampshire licensed electrical engineer, as applicable;

(10) Listing certification of each generator by third party inspection agency or annual certification letter from New Hampshire licensed electrician for each generator as required in Saf-C 1402.10(d);

(11) The manufacturer’s English-language owner or operator’s manual or, in the case of a homemade ride, air supported structure, carnival or amusement attraction, an owner or operator’s manual prepared by a state licensed engineer; and

(12) Records of the continuity assurance testing that is required in Article 525.32 of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, 2017 edition published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted pursuant to RSA 155-A:1 and as amended by the building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10.

(d) The ride file jacket shall be presented to the agent of the commissioner upon his or her request.

Source. #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; paras (a), (b), & (d) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; (a), (b), (c)(1)-(c)(11), and (d) EXPIRED: 1-21-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1404.021) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1404.04 Operator and User Conduct. All persons operating, riding on, or otherwise using or viewing a carnival or amusement ride shall conduct themselves in a manner which will not endanger:

(a) Any other person operating, riding on, or otherwise using said carnival or amusement ride, or any other carnival or amusement ride;

(b) Themselves;

(d) The carnival or amusement ride.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, eff INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1404.03) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1404.05 Operator’s Authority.

(a) The physical operator of a carnival or amusement ride shall refuse admission to any carnival or amusement ride, or if admitted on a carnival or amusement ride shall remove, any person who is acting in a manner that might cause or contribute to the injury of himself or others.

(b) The reasons for said refusal or removal shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following conditions that interfere with public safety:

(1) Drunkenness;

(2) Drug abuse;

(3) Refusal to obey rules posted by the operator for the safe use of the carnival or amusement ride; and

(4) Behavior which interferes with the safe operation of a carnival or amusement ride.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (formerly Saf-C 1404.04) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1405 OPERATION

Saf-C 1405.01 Operational Requirements.

(a) Carnival or amusement rides shall be operated only after the requirements of RSA 321-A and these rules have been met. The carnival or amusement rides shall be operated only by personnel certified by the owner or operator to be competent, experienced, and instructed in the operation of the carnival or amusement ride(s) which they are responsible for operating. This certification shall be kept in the ride file jacket.

(b) Except in an emergency, no person shall operate a carnival or amusement ride until that person has been authorized to engage in such operation. Such authorization shall be given only by the owner or operator of the carnival or amusement ride.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; amd by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03; ss by #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.02 Operator Required.

(a) Staffing of operators and attendants shall be in conformance with manufacturer’s requirements.

(b) In the event that original manufacturer staffing information is not available, staffing of operators and attendants shall be as follows:

(1) There shall be one authorized operator on site for each carnival or amusement ride in operation; and

(2) The operator shall attend their assigned carnival or amusement ride and no other while the carnival or amusement ride is in operation.

(d) Notwithstanding (a)-(c) above, staffing of operators and attendants of challenge courses or zip lines shall conform to the standards set forth in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards), or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.03 Disconnect Switch Required.

(a) Every portable carnival or amusement ride shall be equipped with a means to disconnect each structure from all ungrounded conductors as provided by Article 525.21(A) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2017 edition published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted pursuant to RSA 155-A:1 and as amended by the building code review board and ratified by the legislature in accordance with RSA 155-A:10.

(b) The disconnect switch shall be maintained in good working order at all times, and shall not be bypassed or in any way rendered inoperable during operation of the carnival or amusement ride to which it is attached.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8319, EMERGENCY, eff 4-5-05, EXPIRED: 10-2-05; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; para (b) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18; para (b) EXPIRED 1-21-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.04 Accident Procedure.

(a) All operators of carnival or amusement rides shall adhere to the procedures set forth in this section regarding accidents.

(b) A carnival or amusement ride shall be immediately closed and the commissioner or agent notified within one hour upon the occurrence of an accident which:

(1) Causes the death of any person as a result of a defect in the design of the carnival or amusement ride, operator error, malfunction, or the rider’s fault;

(2) Causes serious injury that indicates that the safety of future users of the carnival or amusement ride might be in jeopardy, as a result of a defect in the design of the carnival or amusement ride, operator error, malfunction, or the rider’s fault;

(3) Causes injury to any person, where the injury requires the admission of the injured person to a hospital, or otherwise results in the injured person being treated at a hospital either on an inpatient or outpatient basis; or

(4) Causes damage to the carnival or amusement ride or to any of its component systems which would affect the safety of the carnival or amusement ride.

(c) When a carnival or amusement ride has been closed, in accordance with paragraph (b), the carnival or amusement ride shall remain closed until the department has completed its investigation of the accident.

(d) The department’s investigation shall focus on the cause of the accident, such as:

(1) Patron error;

(2) Operator error; or

(3) Mechanical error.

(e) The commissioner or authorized representative shall issue an order expressly granting permission to reopen said carnival or amusement ride at the conclusion of the investigation, unless an order of suspension is issued pursuant to Saf-C 1409.01.

(f) The following shall apply when a carnival or amusement ride has been closed, in accordance with paragraph (b):

(1) The carnival or amusement ride shall not be removed from the site of the incident until a written release has been granted by the commissioner or authorized representative at the conclusion of the investigation;

(2) Prior to such approval, neither the carnival or amusement ride itself, nor the surrounding area shall be disturbed, cleaned up, or altered;

(3) The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply when action contrary to the requirements set forth herein is necessary for the preservation of life, the removal of injured persons or bodies, the preservation of property, or to permit the flow of traffic.

(g) A carnival or amusement ride that should have been closed after an accident but continued to operate until it was ordered closed, in accordance with paragraph (b), shall not be moved from the site of the accident until a written release has been granted by the commissioner or authorized representative at the conclusion of the investigation.

(h) The following shall apply pending the receipt of the written release by the commissioner or authorized agent, in accordance with paragraph (g):

(1) Prior to receiving the written release, neither the carnival or amusement ride itself, or the surrounding area shall be disturbed, cleaned up, or altered; and

(2) The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply when action contrary to the requirements set forth herein is necessary for the preservation of life, the removal of injured persons or bodies, the preservation of property, or to permit the flow of traffic.

(i) A written accident report shall be sent by the operator to the commissioner within 5 days of any accident on form DSCO 3 “Amusement Ride Accident Report” (rev. 11/24), furnished by the division.

(j) The operator shall maintain copies of accident reports involving any injury that occurs, at the location of the carnival or amusement ride, for a period of 3 years from the date of the incident. These reports shall be open to the inspection of the commissioner or agent during normal business hours.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; amd by #2575, eff 12-30-83; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; amd by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03; ss by #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.05 Inspection Permitted.

(a) The issuance of a registration decal shall allow any authorized agent of the commissioner free access to the carnival or amusement rides to which the decal is issued, as well as to the grounds upon which the carnival or amusement ride is located, when the agent is performing the duties relating to the carnival or amusement ride.

(b) In order to keep the commissioner informed regarding the operation of relocatable carnival or amusement rides, the owner or operator of such carnival or amusement rides shall complete and submit, with the required registration materials, a tentative itinerary form DSCO 118, “Amusement Ride Company Tentative Itinerary,” (rev. 11/24). Throughout the operating season, this itinerary shall be updated through submission of notices as to additional operating periods or locations as soon as practicable but prior to operation.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-14

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.06 Insurance Coverage Required.

(a) Where the insurance contract held by a carnival or amusement ride owner or operator as required in RSA 321-A, expires or is canceled, notice shall be furnished to the commissioner by the insurance carrier not less than 10 days prior to said expiration or cancellation.

(b) All carnival or amusement rides covered by an insurance contract shall be closed no later than the date of expiration or cancellation of the contract. Carnival or amusement rides shall remain closed until the requisite insurance, pursuant to RSA 321-A:5, III, is re-obtained and is in effect and the department of safety has been notified in writing.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

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New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.07 Stress Analysis Required. Pursuant to RSA 321-A:6, in the case of newly developed carnival or amusement rides and altered mechanisms, except for challenge courses and zip lines, carnival or amusement ride operators shall furnish a stress analysis to the commissioner.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12; ss by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.08 Periodic Testing.

(a) All carnival or amusement rides that have life supporting spindles, shafts, or supplementary spindles shall be tested in accordance with this section by a method of non-destructive testing.

(b) Non-destructive testing shall be performed by qualified testing firms and a copy of certification of successful completion of said testing shall be filed with the division.

(1) Testing shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

(2) If the manufacturer of the carnival or amusement ride has no requirements pertaining to non-destructive testing, or if the carnival or amusement ride is homemade or has been so altered that the manufacturer will no longer accept it as its product, an engineer approved by the commissioner shall determine:

a. The areas of the carnival or amusement ride to be tested;

b. The method of non-destructive testing to be used; and

c. The frequency of such testing;

(3) Testing shall be conducted by an independent and qualified testing agency in accordance with the standards set forth in the ASTM International standards listed in 1402.01(a), further described in Appendix B; and

(4) Testing by a carnival or amusement ride owner or manager shall not be acceptable.

(d) All manufacturer safety requirements pertaining to the operation of the carnival or amusement ride shall be followed during non-destructive testing. The commissioner shall set additional safety requirements if necessary to protect life.

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1405.09 Emergency Situation.

(a) Each park or carnival shall have a written plan setting out procedures to be followed when an emergency situation occurs.

(b) The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following emergency situations:

(1) Fires;

(2) Power failure;

(3) Hurricanes;

(4) Electrical storms;

(5) Riots;

(6) Need for medical care;

(7) Floods; and

(8) Chemical spills or explosions.

Source. #2950, eff 1-3-85; amd by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #10131, eff 5-18-12, EXPIRED: 5-18-22

New. #13535, INTERIM, eff 1-25-23; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1406 INSPECTION

Saf-C 1406.01 Inspection Required.

(a) Prior to operation of any carnival or amusement ride for the general public, the operator shall have the carnival or amusement ride inspected by an agent of the commissioner pursuant to RSA 321-A:2-a and RSA 321-A:5, III.

(b) Pursuant to RSA 321-A:2-a, operators of fixed location carnival or amusement rides shall have their carnival or amusement rides inspected at the following times:

(1) Within 15 days of the expected date of operation each season;

(2) After the carnival or amusement ride has been disassembled and reassembled;

(3) After receipt of inspection reports submitted by the operator; and

(4) At unannounced times.

(c) Pursuant to RSA 321-A:2-a, operators of relocatable carnival or amusement rides shall have their carnival or amusement rides inspected at the following times:

(1) When first assembled in New Hampshire, and annually, thereafter;

(2) After receipt of inspection reports submitted daily by the operator; and

(3) At unannounced times.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4321, eff 10-6-87; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; amd by #5276, eff 11-20-91; amd by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01; amd by #8145, INTERIM, eff 8-25-04, EXPIRED: 2-21-05

New. #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; amd by #12615, eff 8-28-18, paras (a) and (b) EXPIRED: 1-21-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1407 IDENTIFICATION

Saf-C 1407.01 Identification Plate Required.

(a) A permanent New Hampshire identification number shall be assigned to each carnival or amusement ride and associated electrical equipment registered for operation in New Hampshire.

(b) A numbered metal identification plate measuring 1” x 3” shall be provided by the department of safety.

(c) The identification plate shall be permanently affixed to the carnival or amusement ride by the owner or operator prior to public operation.

(d) The identification plate shall be placed in immediate proximity of the New Hampshire registration sticker.

(e) If a permanent identification plate is lost or stolen, the department of safety, tramway and amusement ride bureau shall be notified immediately.

Source. #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8115, eff 7-14-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #8649, eff 6-2-06; paras (b)-(f) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1407.02 Numbering. The operator of any carnival or amusement ride that is composed of individual carriers, or designee, shall number each unit of the carnival or amusement ride to enable identification of each separate carrier unit. The numbers shall be at least 2 inches in height and shall be placed where they shall remain legible.

Source. #8045, eff 2-20-04 (formerly Saf-C 1407.01); ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14; EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1408 REGISTRATION

Saf-C 1408.01 Registration Form.

(a) All persons required to register a carnival or amusement ride pursuant to RSA 321-A:5, shall make application for said registration to the division by completing and submitting the form DSCO 62 “Carnival-Amusement Device Registration Form,” (rev. 11/24).

(b) The applicant shall complete the form DSCO 122 “Amusement/Recreational Ride or Device Operator’s Annual Inspection Report,” (rev. 11/24) and submit it with the DSCO 62 form.

(c) By signing the DSCO 122 form, the person responsible for the operation of the rides and devices listed thereon shall certify that:

(1) Such person has inspected those rides and devices on a specified date and that, to the best of their knowledge, those rides and devices comply with Saf-C 1400 and RSA 321-A and that they are safe to operate for the public; and

(2) Non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements, as set forth by the manufacturer of the ride, by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, or both, have been completed.

(d) The applicant shall include with the application the required fee per carnival or amusement ride, pursuant to Saf-C 1408.03.

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1408.02 Documentation. In addition to the completed form required by Saf-C 1408.01, each applicant for a registration shall submit a copy of the insurance policy covering each carnival or amusement ride to be registered.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1408.03 Fees.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 321-A:5, I, the annual registration fee for a carnival or amusement ride shall be as provided in Table 1408.1, which shall include the decal fee authorized by RSA 321-A:4. A fiscal year for the purposes of Table 1408.1 shall begin on July 1 and end on the following June 30 in the year indicated in the table, for example, FY 25 begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025.

(b) The registration fee shall be paid for each carnival or amusement ride registered.

Table 1408.1 Combined Annual Registration and Decal Fees.

Air Supported Structures Other Carnival Amusement Rides

FY 25 $200.00 FY 25 $275.00

FY 26 $200.00 FY 26 $275.00

FY 27 $210.00 FY 27 $300.00

FY 28 $210.00 FY 28 $300.00

FY 29 $220.00 FY 29 $325.00

FY 30 $220.00 FY 30 $325.00

FY 31 $230.00 FY 31 $350.00

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95; amd by #7618, eff 12-28-01; ss by #8045, eff 2-20-04; amd by #8115, eff 7-14-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; amd by #9576, eff 10-23-09; paras (b) & (c) EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400); ss by #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #13984, EMERGENCY RULE, eff 5-24-24, EXPIRED: 11-20-24

New. #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1409 SUSPENSION

Saf-C 1409.01 Notice.

(a) In any case in which a suspension of operation is ordered by the commissioner or his authorized agent pursuant to RSA 321-A:7, the written notice required by that statute shall be issued on the “Notice of Suspension” form.

(b) The form shall include all of the following:

(1) The owner or operator’s name;

(2) Date of issuance;

(3) Order to cease operation;

(4) Identification of carnival or amusement rides covered by such order;

(5) Notification that the carnival or amusement ride shall remain closed until permission to reopen is expressly granted by the commissioner or agent;

(6) Reason for suspension;

(7) Required corrective action; and

(8) Affidavit of service which shall include:

a. Certification that the order was served on the owner or operator;

b. Date and time of such service; and

c. Signature of person making service.

Source. #2229, eff 12-31-82; ss by #2950, eff 1-3-85; ss by #4531, eff 1-1-89; ss by #5940, INTERIM, eff 1-1-95; ss by #5952, eff 1-24-95, EXPIRED: 1-24-03

New. #7833, INTERIM, eff 2-22-03, EXPIRED: 8-21-03

New. #8045, eff 2-20-04; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05, EXPIRED: 1-2-14 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

New. #10507, eff 1-21-14, EXPIRED: 1-21-24

New. #14011, INTERIM, eff 6-27-24; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1410 BUNGEE JUMPING

Saf-C 1410.01 Jumping Site.

(a) Each jump site shall be free of any obstructions within 20 feet, in all directions, of the jumping tower.

(b) Where jumps occur over water, the water shall be at least 9 feet deep.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.02 Structures.

(a) The structure for bungee jumping shall be a tower which is permanently located on a site and has a permanent platform.

(b) Structures shall not include:

(1) Cranes;

(2) Lifts;

(3) Bridges;

(4) Billboards;

(5) Radio towers; or

(6) Any other structure not permanently located.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.03 Jumping Platform.

(a) Jumping platforms shall conform to the following:

(1) The safe working load shall be determined by the maximum weight on the platform at any one time, with a safety factor of not less than 5 times the maximum designed platform weight;

(2) The platform shall have a non-slip surface;

(3) The platform shall have anchor points for safety harnesses, designed and placed to best suit the movements of anyone on the platform;

(4) The platform shall be fitted with a permanent fence separate from the jump point to contain the jumper during preparation; and

(5) There shall be a gate across the jump point which shall remain closed when a jumper is not present.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.04 Lowering System.

(a) The system for lowering the jumper to the landing area shall be operated by the jump operator.

(b) There shall be an alternative method of jumper recovery should the main lowering system fail.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.05 Bungee Cord Requirements.

(a) Bungee cords shall be equipped with non-metallic connectors and either bungee cord covers or cord sleeves. The operating length of a bungee cord at its maximum designed dynamic load shall not exceed 4 times its unloaded length.

(b) The cord and its non-metallic connectors shall be discarded and no longer used for bungee jumping when one of the following occurs:

(1) Exposure to daylight exceeds 250 hours, unless the cord cover or sleeve fully protects all of the cord from visible and ultra-violet exposure;

(2) 6 months have passed from the date of manufacture;

(3) Threads exhibit wear, such as bunched threads, uneven tension between threads or thread bands;

(4) Broken threads in excess of 5%;

(5) Contact with solvents or corrosive or abrasive substances;

(6) When the strength of the cord is reduced to less than the maximum designed dynamic load;

(7) After a maximum of 500 jumps using that cord;

(8) When the cord or its connectors are not in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications; or

(9) Any other flaws are found that impact the cord’s safety.

(c) No cord shall be used for successive jumps. At least 5 minutes shall lapse between jumps with a particular cord, to allow the cord to fully return to its original unloaded length.

(d) Bungee cords shall be examined daily. Before starting the day’s operations, the jump master shall visually inspect the entire length and circumference of the bungee cord for signs of wear. The inspection shall be repeated at least 4 times during daily operation and recorded in the site log.

(e) When unexpected changes in bungee cord performance occur, the bungee cord shall be replaced immediately.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.06 Jumping Harness and Ankle Strapping.

(a) A jump harness shall be either a body harness or an ankle harness.

(b) A jump harness shall be available to fit the range of patron sizes accepted for jumping.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.07 Ropes. All ropes for holding and/or lowering the user shall have a breaking load of at least 6,000 pounds.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99; ss by #7618, eff 12-28-01 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.08 Hardware.

(a) Carabineers shall be the screw gate type, manufactured of hardened steel, with at least a minimum breaking load of 6,000 pounds.

(b) Pulleys and shackles shall be manufactured of hardened steel and shall have a minimum breaking load of at least 6,000 pounds.

(d) Webbing shall be flat or tubular mountaineering webbing or equivalent with a minimum breaking load of at least 6,000 pounds. If military specification cords are used, all webbing shall have redundant connections.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.09 Equipment Inspection.

(a) All jump rigging, harnesses, lowering systems, and safety gear shall be inspected at least 4 times a day. Inspections, findings, and corrective action shall be recorded in the site log.

(b) Hardware that has been subjected to improper loadings, impacts against hard surfaces, or having surface damage shall be replaced immediately.

(c) All ropes, webbing, and bindings shall be inspected visually and by feel for signs of wear, fraying, or damage by corrosive substances.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.10 Replacement of Rigging and Equipment.

(a) At least one set of replacement equipment for the following items shall be available on site at all times:

(1) Bungee cords;

(2) All ropes;

(3) Rigging hardware;

(4) Bindings and ankle strapping for jumpers;

(5) Jump harness; and

(6) Safety harnesses.

(b) Items of equipment, rigging, or personal protective equipment found to be in non-compliance with the rules shall be replaced prior to continued operation.

(c) Jumping shall cease immediately when an item that is found to be out of compliance with the rules cannot be replaced.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.11 Identification of Equipment, Rigging, Bungee Cord, and Safety Equipment.

(a) Each piece of equipment, rigging, bungee cord, and safety equipment shall have its own permanent label number.

(b) The label shall not damage or detract from the integrity of the material.

(d) The label number of each piece of equipment shall be recorded in the site log.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.12 Landing or Recovery Area Including the Area Immediately Under the Jump Space.

(a) The following requirements shall apply where the jump space and landing area are over land:

(1) A safety net, landing pad, or air bag shall be used;

(2) The safety net, landing pad, or air bag shall:

a. Be designed to provide coverage of the jump zone; and

b. Be rated for the maximum free fall height possible from the platform during operation;

(3) The safety net, landing pad, or air bag shall be in position before jumper preparation commences on the platform;

(4) Upon completion of a jump, the jumper shall be lowered onto the safety net, air bag, or landing pad;

(5) The landing area shall be free of spectators at all times;

(6) The area shall be free of any equipment or staff when a jumper is being prepared on the jump platform and until the bungee cord is at its static extended state; and

(7) A place for the jumper to sit and recover shall be provided close to, but outside, the landing area.

(b) The following requirements shall apply where the jump space and landing area are over a body of water:

(1) A vessel shall be positioned to recover jumpers;

(2) If the vessel is docked or moored, one person may operate the landing vessel and assist the jumper to land;

(3) If the vessel is not docked or moored, one person shall pilot the vessel, and one person shall assist the jumper to land;

(4) The vessel shall be equipped with Coast Guard approved life jackets and rescue equipment;

(5) The vessel operators shall wear life jackets; and

(6) The jump space and landing area shall be free of other vessels, floating objects, known submerged objects, the public, and any spectators.

(1) The swimming pool size shall at a minimum be 9 feet deep and cover the entire landing area;

(2) Rescue equipment shall be available;

(3) The jump space and landing area shall be secured:

(4) Only the operators of the bungee jump shall be within the jump space and landing areas; and

(5) The landing area shall be enclosed by a fence, which shall be designed and constructed to prevent people, animals, and objects from entering the landing area.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.13 Site Requirements.

(a) The equipment shall be stored to protect it from physical, chemical, and ultra-violet ray damage. The storage area shall be secured against unauthorized entry.

(b) There shall be a public address system capable of operation during all hours of business. There shall be a telecommunication link between the platform and the landing area.

(d) Jumps shall only be conducted under the direct control of a jump master.

(e) Adjustments for the weight of each jumper shall be made by the jump master’s selection of bungee cord and length of webbing or rope attached to the bungee cord.

(f) A sign shall be erected at the place of jumper registration listing the age restrictions for jumpers. The sign shall be clearly visible.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.14 Jumper Requirements.

(a) The minimum age for jumping shall be 18. Exceptions shall be made for persons 16 and 17 years of age when they provide written parental consent.

(b) Any jumpers who, in the opinion of the operation’s staff, represent a danger to themselves or others, shall not be allowed to jump.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.15 Injury and Damage.

(a) All injuries or deaths shall be reported to the department within one hour, and the device shall be closed until the department reopens it.

(b) All injuries, deaths, or equipment damage shall be recorded in the site log, which shall be available for inspection by the department during business hours.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99; ss by #8342, eff 4-28-05; ss by #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.16 Staff and Duties.

(a) The minimum age for staff shall be 21.

(b) To qualify as jump master for a bungee jumping site, a person shall supervise 500 complete jumps under supervision of a jump master and have complete knowledge of all aspects of the operation. The jumps shall be documented and shall indicate the date, time, and location of the jump. Documentation shall be available for inspection during the business owner’s hours of operation.

(1) The jump master who shall:

a. Have control over the operation and shall be responsible and accountable for the operation of the site;

b. Take the jumper through the final stages of preparation to the jump take-off;

c. Be responsible for the training of other staff and shall have a thorough knowledge of the site, equipment, procedures, and staff; and

d. Be responsible for checking selection of the bungee cord and adjusting the rigging at each jump platform;

(2) The jump operator who shall:

a. Assist the jump master to prepare the jumper;

b. Assist the jumper into harnesses, safety belts, and attach the jumper to rigging;

c. Operate the lowering system; and

d. Carry out landing/recovery operator duties and assist in controlling the public;

(3) The landing operator who shall assist:

a. The jumper to land on the landing pad or air bag;

b. The jumper to the recovery area; and

c. In controlling the public; and

(4) The registration clerk’s duties shall include:

a. Registration of the jumper;

b. Weighing of the jumper;

c. Controlling movement of a jumper to the jump platform; and

d. Controlling or assisting to control the public.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.17 Emergency Provisions and Procedures.

(a) Each site shall have an emergency plan, pursuant to Saf-C 1405.09.

(b) A first aid kit which meets or exceeds OSHA standard 1910.151, stretcher, back board, and blankets shall be maintained on site.

(c) All jump masters shall have current first aid certification by the Red Cross and complete an annual refresher course sponsored by the Red Cross.

(d) At sites where the jump or recovery is over water, the jump master and all landing staff shall be holders of a current Red Cross life saving certificate and shall have passed the equivalent for in-water rescue of spinal injuries or unconscious patients.

(e) Emergency lighting shall be provided at all jump sites and shall operate ½ hour prior to sunset until ½ hour after sunrise. The emergency lighting system shall illuminate the jump platform, the jump space, and the landing area.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99, EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.18 Site Log.

(a) A site log shall be maintained by the jump master.

(b) The site log shall contain all of the following information:

(1) Date;

(2) Weather conditions;

(3) Results of equipment inspections;

(4) Total number of jumps;

(5) Name, address, and age of all jumpers;

(6) Name of jump master and jump operator on duty;

(7) Accidents or injuries;

(8) Label numbers of each piece of equipment used; and

(9) All information required for equipment inspection, pursuant to Saf-C 1410.09(a).

(d) The site log shall be available for inspection by the commissioner or designee during the hours of operation.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.19 Jumper Registration.

(a) All bungee jumpers shall supply the following information upon registering:

(1) Name;

(2) Address;

(3) Telephone number;

(4) Medical conditions;

(5) Age; and

(6) Written parental consent, if the jumper is age 16 or 17.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.20 Applicable Rules. Notwithstanding the rules in part Saf-C 1410, all bungee jump amusements shall conform to the rules in parts Saf-C 1402-1409, except Saf-C 1405.01(b).

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1410.21 Prohibitions.

(a) The following shall not be allowed:

(1) Bungee catapulting;

(2) Tandem jumping; and

(3) Bungee jumping from:

a. Mobile platforms;

b. Cranes;

c. Radio towers;

d. Buildings; and

e. Bridges.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400) #5607, eff 4-2-93, EXPIRED: 4-2-99

New. #7000, eff 5-25-99 EXPIRED: 5-25-07

New. #8964, INTERIM, eff 8-20-07; ss by #9079, eff 1-28-08; ss by #11151, eff 8-11-16; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

PART Saf-C 1411 CHALLENGE COURSES AND ZIP LINES

Saf-C 1411.01 Operator Duties. Each operator shall:

(a) Except as otherwise required by Saf-C 1402.01(c), construct, install, maintain, and operate each challenge course or zip line in accordance with the standards set forth in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B;

(b) Ensure that each challenge course or zip line is inspected, at least once each year, by a qualified person, as defined in either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B, and found to be in safe condition;

(c) Train employees for each challenge course or zip line in accordance with either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B;

(d) Procure and maintain insurance pursuant to RSA 321-A:5 and Saf-C 1405.06;

(e) Retain all records pertaining to inspections and maintenance for a period of 2 years in accordance with RSA 321-A:2-a, I(a)(4); and

(f) Comply with the accident procedures set forth in Saf-C 1405.04.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1411.02 Operator Conduct. All persons operating or otherwise using a challenge course or zip line shall conduct themselves in a manner which will not endanger:

(a) Any other person operating, riding on, or otherwise using said challenge course or zip line, or any other challenge course or zip line;

(b) Themselves;

(d) The challenge course or zip line.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1411.03 Operator Authority.

(a) The physical operator of a challenge course or zip line shall cease operation of the challenge course or zip line, in a manner that does not endanger the safety of any person operating, riding on, or using the challenge course or zip line, in the event that any such person is acting in a manner that might cause or contribute to the injury of the person or others. The operator shall not recommence operation of the challenge course or zip line until the circumstances justifying the cessation of operations is resolved.

(b) The circumstances justifying the cessation of operations described in (a) above shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following conditions that interfere with public safety:

(1) Drunkenness;

(2) Drug abuse;

(3) Refusal to obey rules posted by the operator for the safe use of the challenge course or zip line;

(4) Engaging in any challenge course or zip line without the authority, supervision, and guidance of the operator and their employees;

(5) Dropping, throwing, or expelling any object from the challenge course or zip line, unless authorized to do so by the operator or their employees;

(6) Performing any act that interferes with the safe operation of a challenge course or zip line; or

(7) Engaging in any harmful conduct or willfully or negligently engaging in any conduct that might cause or contribute to the injury of any person or damage to the challenge course or zip line.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1411.04 Registration.

(a) Each owner or operator of a challenge course or zip line shall register the challenge course or zip line by completing and submitting both form “Challenge Course/Zip Line Registration” (rev. 11/24), with the required fees, pursuant to Saf-C 1408.03, and form DSCO 368 “Challenge Course/Zip Line Operator’s Annual Inspection Report” (rev. 11/24), and shall certify the following by the owner’s or operator’s signature, printed name, and date on form DSCO 368 “Challenge Course/Zip Line Operator’s Annual Inspection Report” (rev. 11/24):

“I certify that I have made an inspection of the amusement ride/recreational rides and devices listed above on the date referenced below and find that each complied with the Rules, Regulations and Code of New Hampshire RSA 321-A, and that to the best of my knowledge, they are safe to operate for the public, unless noted in the inspection results column. I also certify that NDT requirements, as set forth in Saf-C 1405.08, have been completed.”

(b) A qualified person, in accordance with either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B, shall submit an inspection report, each year, as part of registration, that demonstrates that all elements of the challenge course or zip line are in accordance with either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards), or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B, and shall certify the following by the qualified person’s signature, printed name, and date on form DSCO 368 “Challenge Course/Zip Line Operator’s Annual Inspection Report” (rev. 11/24):

“I certify that all elements of the challenge course(s) or zip line(s) listed above are in accordance with either the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards), or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a)”.

(c) The qualified person conducting the inspection and making the certification required by Saf-C 1411.04(b) above shall attach their inspection report(s) to form DSCO 368 “Challenge Course/Zip Line Operator’s Annual Inspection Report” (rev. 11/24) upon which they have made their certification.

(d) For registration purposes, each set of contiguous elements shall represent a single course and be considered a single ride or device subject to the requirements of Saf-C 1408.03.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

Saf-C 1411.05 Department Inspection.

(a) Agents of the commissioner shall be subject to the standards set forth in the “ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY/ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards) or the ASTM International standards listed in Saf-C 1402.01(a), available as noted in Appendix B.

(b) In addition to (a) above, agents of the commissioner shall be granted free access to any challenge course or zip line pursuant to Saf-C 1405.05 and shall be authorized to conduct inspections at any reasonable time, with or without prior notice.

Source. #12615, eff 8-28-18; ss by #13666, eff 6-20-23; ss by #14139, eff 11-28-24, EXPIRES: 11-28-34 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 1400)

APPENDIX A

Rule	Specific State or Federal Statutes the Rule Implements
Saf-C 1401.01	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 541-A:1, XV
Saf-C 1401.02	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.03	RSA 321-A:2-a; RSA 321-A:5; and RSA 321-A:7
Saf-C 1401.04	RSA 321-A:1, VII
Saf-C 1401.05	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.06	RSA 321-A:1, VIII
Saf-C 1401.07	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.08	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.09	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.10 – Saf-C 1401.11	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.12	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.13	RSA 321-A:1, I
Saf-C 1401.14	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.15	RSA 321-A:1, II
Saf-C 1401.16	RSA 321-A:2-a; RSA 321-A:5; and RSA 321-A:7
Saf-C 1401.17	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.18	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.19	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.20	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.21 (	RSA 321-A:2-a and RSA 321-A:7
Saf-C 1401.22 – Saf-C 1401.33	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.34	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.35	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; RSA 321-A:2-a; RSA 321-A:4; and RSA 321-A:9
Saf-C 1401.36	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; RSA 321-A:2-a; RSA 321-A:4; RSA 321-A:5; RSA 321-A:6; and RSA 321-A:9
Saf-C 1401.37 - 1401.41	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.42 – 1401.44	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1401.45	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 1402.01	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.02(a)	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.02(b)	RSA 155-A:1, IVand RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.03	RSA 321-A:2

Saf-C 1402.04(a) and (e)	RSA 155-A:1 and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.04(b)-(d) and (f)–(i)	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.05	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.06	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.07	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.08	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.09	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1402.10	RSA 155-A:1, IV and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1403.01	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1403.02	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1404.01	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1404.02(a), (b) intro., (b)(1)-(17), and (c)-(i)	RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1404.02(b)(18)	RSA 155-A:1, IVand RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1404.03(a), (b), (c) intro., (c)(1)-(c)(11), and (d)	RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1404.03(c)(12)	RSA 155-A:1, IV and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1404.04	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1404.05	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.01	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.02	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI; and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.03(a)	RSA 155-A:1, IV and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.03(b)	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.04	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.05	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1405.06	RSA 321-A:2; RSA 321-A:5, III(a); and RSA 321-A:5, IV(a)
Saf-C 1405.07	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:6
Saf-C 1405.08	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1405.09	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1406.01	RSA 321-A:2; RSA 321-A:2-a; and RSA 321-A:5, III(b)
Saf-C 1407.01(a)	RSA 321-A:2; RSA 321-A:4; and RSA 321-A:5, II
Saf-C 1407.01(b)-(e)	RSA 321-A:2; RSA 321-A:4; and RSA 321-A:5, I & II
Saf-C 1407.02	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:5, I & II
Saf-C 1408.01	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:5, I
Saf-C 1408.02	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:5, IV
Saf-C 1408.03	RSA 321-A:4 and RSA 321-A:5, I
Saf-C 1409.01	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:7
Saf-C 1410.01 – Saf-C 1410.04	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.05	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.06 – Saf-C 1410.08	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.09	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.10	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.11	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.12 – Saf-C 1410.14	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.15	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.16	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.17	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.18	RSA 321-A:1, I; RSA 321-A:2; and RSA 321-A:2-a
Saf-C 1410.19	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.20	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1410.21	RSA 321-A:1, I and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1411.01	RSA 321-A:2; RSA 321-A:2-a, I(a)(4); and RSA 321-A:5, IV
Saf-C 1411.02	RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1411.03	RSA 321-A:1, V and VI and RSA 321-A:2
Saf-C 1411.04	RSA 321-A:2-a and RSA 321-A:5
Saf-C 1411.05	RSA 321-A:2 and RSA 321-A:2-a

APPENDIX B

Rule

Material Incorporated

How Material May be

Obtained

Saf-C 1402.01(a); Saf-C 1402.01(b)(2), Saf-C 1402.01(d)(1);Saf-C 1402.04(a); Saf-C 1402.09; Saf-C 1403.01(b); Saf-C 1403.02(d); Saf-C 1404.01(d); Saf-C 1405.02(d); Saf-C 1405.08(c)(3); Saf-C 1411.01(a), (b) and (c); Saf-C 1411.04(b); Saf-C 1411.05(a)

ASTM International F24 Standards Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices:

F 747-21a “Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices” (Oct 2021)

F 770-21a “Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Oct 2021)

F 1159-16E01 “Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of other F24 Design Standards” (Jan 2017)

F 1193-18a “Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Dec 2018)

F 1957-99 “Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness-Durometer Hardness” (Feb 2017)

F 2007-18 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities” (Dec 2018)

F 2137-19 “Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Nov 2019)

F 2291-21 “Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices” (Jun 2021)

F 2374-21a “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices” (Jul 2021)

F 2375-09 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas and Attractions” (Jul 2017)

F 2376-21a “Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems” (Oct 2021)

F 2460-19 “Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats” (Nov 2019)

F 2959-21 “Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses” (Jun 2021)

F 2960-16 “Standard Practice for Permanent Amusement Railway Ride Tracks and Related Devices” (Nov 2016)

F 2970-20 “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Major Modification of Trampoline Courts” (Feb 2020)

F 2974-20 “Standard Practice for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices” (Feb 2020)

F 3054-18 “Standard Practice for Operations of Amusement Railway Rides, Devices, and Facilities” (Apr 2018)

F 3133-21 “Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Stationary Wave Systems” (Jun 2021)

F 3158-21 “Standard Practice for Patron Transportation Conveyors Used with a Water Related Amusement Ride or Device” (Jun 2021)

F 3214-18 “Standard Practice for Characterization of Fire Properties of Materials Specified for Vehicles Associated with Amusement Rides and Devices” (Mar 2018).

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Saf-C 1402.01(b)(1); Saf-C 1403.01(b); Saf-C 1403.02(d);

Saf-C 1404.01(d); Saf-C 1405.02(d); Saf-C 1411.01(a), (b) and (c); Saf-C 1411.04(b);

Saf-C 1411.05(a)

“ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 CHALLENGE COURSES AND CANOPY / ZIP LINE TOURS STANDARDS” (Revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016 Standards)

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