Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 139.71 - General requirement(a) Owners and operators of amusement rides, devices and structures shall conform to the ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards in effect as of the date the amusement ride or amusement attraction is registered with the Department, as they pertain to owner/lessee/operator responsibilities for equipment erection, testing, operation, maintenance and inspection. Changes or modifications to the ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards after this registration date may not apply to the amusement ride or amusement attraction unless the standards themselves require retroactive implementation or the Department makes adherence to these new standards a condition of registration.(b) An amusement ride or amusement attraction must be constructed, maintained and operated in strict accordance with the applicable ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards. If the attraction is modified, the latest version of the ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards apply to the change, alteration or modification. If the modification is a major modification, the owner, operator or manufacturer shall also comply with § 139.78 (relating to rebuilt and modified rides).(c) Air compressors and hydraulic equipment shall be inspected under § 139.43(13) (relating to passenger-carrying rides).The provisions of this § 139.71 amended December 12, 2008, effective 12/13/2008, 38 Pa.B. 6843.