Section 334.31. Control of operation.

 

(1)   Authorized operators.

(a) The operation of an amusement ride shall be by an authorized person at least 18 years of age except for any of the following rides:

1. Passenger-operated or passenger-controlled rides.

2. Electrically-powered, coin-operated class 1 amusement rides having a maximum capacity of 6 passengers.

(b)

1. Amusement ride operators shall be in the immediate vicinity of the operating controls during the operating cycle of the amusement ride.

2. The operators shall keep the controls under their direct supervision at all times during normal operation of the amusement rides.

3. The operators shall watch to prevent dangerous actions by the passengers and to detect apparent mechanical failure of the amusement rides.

(c) All control devices shall be guarded against accidental operation.

(2)   Passenger-controlled amusement rides.

(a) Passenger-operated or passenger-controlled amusement rides shall have the controls located where they are readily available for use whenever the amusement ride is in operation.

(b) Clear verbal or written instructions, or both, for controlling the amusement ride shall be given to all passengers.

(3)   Accidental or mischievous operation.

(a) A means to minimize accidental or mischievous operation of amusement rides shall be provided.

(b) Unattended amusement ride controls shall be arranged to prevent accidental or mischievous operation.

(4)   Automatic restart prohibited. All amusement rides powered by electric motors shall be equipped and maintained with devices to prevent automatic restart after power failure, including magnetic starters, magnetic switches and pneumatic clutches.

(5)   Operation. An amusement ride may not be operated beyond the speed and capacity as specified by the manufacturer. When the manufacturer's specifications are unknown, the operation limits shall be established by owner through engineering analysis or other means approved by the department.

(6)   Training. An amusement ride owner shall provide training for ride operators and attendants. The owner shall maintain record of the training and shall make the record available to the department upon request.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No. 434 , eff. 3-1-92; CR 02-127 : am. (4) Register May 2003 No. 569 , eff. 6-1-03; CR 08-054 : r. and recr. (1), am. (4), cr. (5) and (6) Register December 2008 No. 636 , eff. 1-1-09.

Note

See s. DWD 270.12 , Wis. Adm. Code, concerning hazardous occupations prohibited to all minors. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1