Section 334.63. Jump harness.

 

(1)   General. A jump harness shall be either a full body harness, a sit harness with shoulder straps, or an ankle harness.

(2)   Jump harnesses.

(a) All harnesses used in bungee jumping shall be:

1. Full-body-designed either as a full body harness or a waist harness worn in conjunction with a chest harness; or

2. Ankle-designed either as an ankle harness or an ankle strapping that is tied off to secure the jumper to the bungee cord end connection. The ankle harness or strapping shall provide evidence of redundancy. A link to a waist harness or "swami belt" shall be required. A harness shall not cause bruising.

(b) Harnesses shall be available to fit the range of jumper sizes accepted for jumping.

(c) The harness shall have a minimum breaking strength of 4000 pounds, be suitable for the type of jumping conducted and be manufactured by an organization approved to manufacture similar harnesses.

(3)   Harness inspection. All harnesses shall be inspected by the jump master prior to harnessing a jumper. Harnesses shall be removed from service when they exhibit signs of excessive wear, have been damaged, or when they have met the manufacturer's maximum usage allowance expressed in number of days or in number of jumps. A system shall be developed for recording the number of days or jumps.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457 , eff. 2-1-94.