N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-13.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:14A-13.15 - Operation

(a) Notice shall be provided as per 5:14A-9.2.

(b) Daily inspection and testing shall be provided as per 5:14A-9.3.

(c) Inflatable rides shall comply with 5:14A-9.6, as applicable.

(d) Control of operation shall be as follows:

1. Operators shall operate only one inflatable ride at a time;

2. Operators shall be stationed at the exit as well as the entrance when the exit and entrance are in different locations not easily viewed and controlled from one location; and

3. On slides over 15 feet from the top of the sliding surface to the ground, an operator shall be stationed at the top of the slide.

(e) Operators shall not mix small riders with larger riders whose actions could cause injury to the smaller riders.

(f) Operators shall not allow riders to flip.

(g) Operators shall not allow any rider to wear shoes on an inflatable ride.

(h) Provisions shall be made to ensure that riders cannot conceal themselves from the operator's view.

(i) Wind and storm hazards:

1. In the event of an approaching thunderstorm, gusting or sustained wind, rain, or any other hazardous weather related condition, inflatable rides shall be evacuated and deflated; and

2. After the weather condition passes, the inflatable ride shall be dried of rainwater, re-inflated, re-inspected by the operator and shall be re-opened when deemed safe to operate.

(j) Imminent danger:

1. Inflatable rides shall not be placed under power lines;

2. Inflatable rides shall be placed a reasonable distance from roadways or motor vehicle traffic;

3. Inflatable rides shall have the proper manufacturer-recommended ground cover, and shall not be set up on a surface that could puncture the structure and cause sudden deflation;

4. Areas in which inflatable rides are used shall be sufficiently lighted; and

5. Inflatable rides shall be placed on relatively level ground.

(k) Cleanliness:

1. Inflatable rides shall be cleaned as per manufacturer's specifications on a regular basis; and

2. The air intake filter screen on the blower unit shall be free of debris at all times.

(l) Rider conduct:

1. Warning signs: On inflatable rides that require physical exertion by the riders, the owner shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance of the ride advising the public of the risk to participants;

2. All operators and operating assistants shall be aware of and understand the use of and reasoning behind the required warning sign; and

3. The sign posted shall comply with the requirements of 5:14A-9.34, and shall include "NO FLIPS".

(m) All rides shall have a legible sign in plain view of the riding public indicating the height restriction for that ride.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-13.15