Section 334.25. Guarding.

 

(1)   General. All hazardous parts, such as pinch points, shear points and in-going nips, of amusement rides shall be enclosed, barricaded or otherwise arranged to effectively prevent injury of the passenger in accordance with recognized safe practice.

(2)   Guard removal. Guards removed for any purpose shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed.

(3)   Hair and clothing. Hair guards or cover guards shall be provided to prevent hair or clothing from being caught in operating equipment of ferris-type wheels.

(4)   Wheels and levers. Wheels and levers used by frequenters in the control of the action of the amusement ride shall be designed and maintained to prevent pinches, strains, abrasions and body actions that could result in injuries. Wheels and levers shall be padded. Wheels shall have a solid center in lieu of spokes.

(5)   Hot surfaces. Surfaces having a temperature in excess of 110ºF shall be guarded or located to prevent bodily contact.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No. 434 , eff. 3-1-92; CR 02-127 : am. (1) and (4) Register May 2003 No. 569 , eff. 6-1-03; CR 08-054 : am. (1) Register December 2008 No. 636 , eff. 1-1-09.