W. Va. Code R. § 42-23-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 42-23-10 - Jump zone requirements

10.1. The following requirements apply where the jump zone is over land:

a. A net or air bag shall be used. The net or air bag shall be designed to provide total coverage of the jump zone, which must be defined in the site operating manual. The net or air bag shall be rated for the maximum free fall height possible from the platform during operation;

b. The net or air bag shall be in position before jumper preparation commences on the platform;

c. Upon completion of a jump, the jumper shall be lowered onto the net or air bag, or other designated landing pad approved by the Division;

d. The jump zone shall be free of spectators at all times;

e. The jump zone shall be free of any equipment or staff when a jumper is being prepared on the platform and until the bungee cord is at its static extended state; and f. A place for the jumper to sit and recover shall be provided close to, but outside the jump zone.

10.2. The following requirements apply where the jump zone is over a body of water:

a. A landing and recovery boat shall be positioned to recover jumpers;

b. The landing boat shall have within it a landing pad approved by the Division, which is at least five (5) feet by three (3) feet;

c. One person may operate the landing boat and assist the jumper to land if the boat is docked or moored, If the boat is not docked or moored, one person shall pilot the boat while another person assists the jumper to land;

d. The boat shall be equipped with coast Guard approved life jackets and rescue equipment. The boat operators shall wear required life jackets; and

e. The jump zone shall be free of all boats, floating or submerged objects, the public, and any spectators. When the landing boat- is in open waters, it shall be defined by the deployment of buoys. A sign at least two (2) feet by three (3) feet which reads "BUNGEE JUMPING - KEEP CLEAR" shall be attached to the four (4) sides of the landing boat.

10.3. When the landing area is a pool, the following requirements apply:

a. The pool must be designed by a manufacturer specifically for bungee jumping use;

b. The pool size shall at a minimum be equal to the jump zone;

c. Rescue equipment shall be available, and the jump zone shall be secure; and

d. Only staff shall be permitted within the jump zone. No one is permitted within the jump zone during jump preparation.

10.4. A fence must enclose the jump zone and the side safety zone. The fence shall be designed and constructed to prevent people, animals and objects from entering the landing area. A four (4) inch sphere shall not be able to pass through any section of the fence or gate.

W. Va. Code R. § 42-23-10