Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 139.8 - Inspection affidavits(a)Inspection affidavit required. An owner or lessee shall, with respect to each amusement ride or amusement attraction that is to be operated for use by the public, file a written affidavit with the Department, affirmed by a qualified inspector, that the amusement ride or amusement attraction has been inspected in accordance with the requirements of the act and this chapter, and meets those requirements. A single inspection affidavit may pertain to multiple amusement rides or amusement attractions.(b)Filing the inspection affidavit. An owner or lessee shall file an inspection affidavit with the Department within 48 hours of the inspection. Filing shall be accomplished in accordance with § 139.14 (relating to contacting the Department).(c)Copy of inspection affidavit to be retained for inspection onsite. An owner or lessee shall be responsible to ensure that a copy of the inspection affidavit described in subsection (b) is retained at the site where the amusement ride or amusement attraction is being operated for public use. The inspection affidavit shall be made available for inspection upon request of the Department. The Department may retain the onsite copy of the inspection affidavit, provide the owner, lessee, operator or attendant a receipt for the same, and allow the amusement ride or amusement attraction to continue being operated for public use.(d)Notice of compliance to be posted. An owner or lessee of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall post a notice advising the public of compliance with the act. This notice is in addition to any registration plate issued in accordance with § 139.4 (relating to registration). The notice shall be posted at a place readily observed by the public and consist of a sign made of durable material suitable for the location where it is posted. The notice must be on a bright green background, with white lettering. The size of the letters must be at least 1/2 inch in height and 1/8 inch width stroke reading: THIS RIDE HAS (OR ALTERNATE-THE RIDES IN THIS PARK, CARNIVAL, FAIR, ETC. HAVE) BEEN INSPECTED AS REQUIRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA AMUSEMENT RIDE INSPECTION ACT.
The provisions of this § 139.8 amended December 12, 2008, effective 12/13/2008, 38 Pa.B. 6843. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 139.7 (relating to inspection); and 7 Pa. Code § 139.9 (relating to qualified inspectors).