State Regulations

Overview

Devices Covered:

Includes inflatables, haunted houses, go-karts, waterslides, bungee jumps. Excludes waterslides if they’re regulated by the Dept. of Health.

Inspection Program:

Rides are inspected monthly or at every setup by state certified 3rd party inspectors hired by the ride owner. State officials perform unannounced spot checks on a frequent and random schedule.

Investigative Authority:

The ride must be shut down after a reportable accident until it’s been reinspected by a qualified inspector. If the accident involves a fatality or injury resulting in death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement or permanent loss of the use of a body organ, the re-inspection must be performed by a state inspector. If the accident involves a fatality, the insurance company has to provide written approval that the ride is safe before it can be reopened.

Reporting Criteria:

An owner or lessee shall submit an accident report to the department for any accident which involves serious injury or illness or death to an individual or individuals as a result of the operation of an amusement ride or attraction. “Serious injury or illness” is an injury or illness that requires: (1) offsite emergency first aid; (2) offsite medical treatment, whether it is administered or recommended or may be required at a future date; (3) observation by a licensed physician; or (4) admission to a hospital. The term also includes an injury or illness that results in death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement or permanent loss of the use of a body organ, member, function or system.

Special Conditions

Waterslides may be regulated by the Dept. of Health.

Last Update

April 9, 2017