Section 334.15. Periodic inspections and operational tests.

 

(1)   General. The owner shall arrange for all amusement rides to be subjected to periodic inspections and operational tests as specified in this section. Such inspections and tests shall be documented by written records and the records shall be kept as specified in s. SPS 334.18 .

(2)   Inspection at assembly. A visual inspection for defects of the amusement ride shall be made at assembly of the ride. Inspection of all fastening devices shall be made to assure that fasteners recommended by the manufacturer have been properly installed.

(3)   Daily inspection and operational tests.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , amusement rides shall be inspected and their operation tested each day before use by frequenters. The inspection and operational test shall include the operation of all control devices, speed-limiting devices, brakes and other equipment provided for safety.

(b) Coin-operated amusement rides shall be inspected and operation tested at least once a week.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No. 434 , eff. 3-1-92; CR 08-054 : renum. (3) to be (3) (a) and am., cr. (3) (b) Register December 2008 No. 636 , eff. 1-1-09; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .