Section 29-136-6a - General set up requirements for mechanical amusement rides and devices(a) Blocking, when used, shall be placed on a sound foundation. Concrete blocks, hollow blocks, hollow boxes or other hollow core items shall not be used for this purpose. Cribbing and crossing of blocks is required when stacking two or more blocks, or at the discretion of the inspector. The manufacturer's or engineer's recommendations shall be followed when available.(b) The passenger carrier and safety restraints shall be in good, serviceable condition.(c) All pins, bolts, and other fasteners shall be safely locked with snap rings, cotter keys, or other types of locking devices to keep the pins, bolts, and other fasteners in their proper place. The pins and bolts shall be in place and of proper size and type, as specified by the manufacturer or engineer. No nails, screws, wire, or other unauthorized items shall be used as fasteners.(d) The mechanical amusement ride or device shall be operated within its designed revolutions per minute rating with a balanced load. Mechanical amusement rides or devices shall not be overloaded. In the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Safety may order the reduction of the revolutions per minute allowed on a mechanical amusement ride or device.(e) Mechanical amusement rides or devices using gasoline or diesel-fueled engines shall not be fueled while the engine is running or passengers are on such ride or device.(f) Moving or hot parts including, but not limited to, belts, chains, gears, shafts, knuckle joints, and exhaust pipes that pose risk of injury to the public shall be effectively guarded to prevent contact.(g) All electrical junction boxes shall be locked or sealed, and properly identified as such, and have proper fencing around them.(h) All mechanical amusement rides or devices shall be provided with a fully charged, currently inspected and approved fire extinguisher for Class A, B and C fires.(i) Major rides or devices shall be set up a minimum of 12 feet apart. Kiddie rides shall be spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart. The measurement shall be taken from the outer edges of the moving parts of each mechanical amusement ride or device or its maximum extension.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-136-6a
Adopted effective March 2, 1998