Section 800-RICR-10-00-1.8 - Skydiving/Parachuting Jump CentersA. No Person may establish, Operate or alter a Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center without first obtaining a Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit issued by RIAC.B. Application Requirements. 1. A permit for a Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center may be issued by RIAC provided that the applicant demonstrates that the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center will comply with all USPA Guidelines, FAA Requirements, and all Operator requirements established in § 1.8(C) of this Part.2. The application fee is one hundred dollars ($100).3. The holder of the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit must obtain written approval prior to implementing any changes to jumping operations, Aircraft type, and/or number.4. Permits shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance, or at the end of a specific term agreed to by RIAC pursuant to a contract. Any individual, business, or corporation operating a Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center must, on a yearly basis or at the end of the contract term, submit an application to operate.5. The recipient of the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit must apply for a renewal of the permit at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the permit expires. a. Renewal application forms are available from, and shall be submitted to the Aeronautics Inspector.b. The Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit will be renewed provided the Director determines that it continues to meet the permit criteria.c. Revocation/Denial. RIAC shall revoke the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit for failure to comply with the regulations set forth herein, if the application contains a false or misleading statement or representation, or if there is any change in circumstances upon which the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit was issued.6. The Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit must be posted in the place of business, in clear view of the public.C. Operator Requirements 1. If an Airport/Landing Area is privately owned, RIAC must receive a statement from the Owner of the Airport stating that use of the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center for the upcoming year is granted to the operator(s) of the Center.2. The area shall have a method of determining wind drift.3. The Person in charge of operating the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center shall be the holder of the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Permit.4. The facilities and equipment for the ground instruction of student Jumpers will comply with applicable FAA Requirements and USPA Guidelines.5. In addition to complying with applicable FAA Requirements and USPA Guidelines, the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center shall also comply with the following:a. Maintain monthly reports of the number of jumps and any injuries or damages incurred because of Skydiving/Parachute Jump activities.b. The ground crew must have radio communications with the jump Aircraft.c. A copy of any FAA Certificates of Waiver or Authorization for this activity shall be provided to the Office of the Aeronautics Inspector.d. All vehicles used in support of Skydiving/Parachuting Jumping activities shall comply with all airport vehicle operation requirements.e. Ground support vehicles shall be parked off of any Aircraft Operational (movement) Areas ("AOA") when not in use. Ground support vehicles include fuel carts and golf carts.f. Jumping mishaps where injury, death, off-site landings or property damage occurs shall immediately be reported to the RIAC Aeronautics Inspectors' office and a written report filed.6. In addition to any insurance requirements in lease(s), a current copy of insurance coverage (which shall cover the Skydiving/Parachuting Jump Center Operations) shall be on file with RIAC. The Airport where jumps occur shall be listed as an additional insured, and if it is a state-owned Airport, RIAC and the state of Rhode Island shall be listed as additional insureds.800 R.I. Code R. 800-RICR-10-00-1.8
Amended effective 12/10/2018