5J-18.013. Application of Rules to Amusement Rides Utilizing Bungy Cords

Certain portions of Rule 5J-18.025, F.A.C., Regulation of Bungy Operations, shall apply to amusement rides which, although excluded from the definition of “bungy jumping,” utilize a bungy cord as a dynamic force or otherwise utilize a bungy cord as a component of the amusement ride. When a bungy cord is utilized in an amusement ride for the purpose of providing a dynamic force or when a bungy cord is an integral component of the structure or to the operation of such amusement ride, all applicable portions of Rule 5J-18.025, F.A.C. pertaining to bungy cord design, construction, certification, testing, use, documentation and length of service shall apply. The portions of Rule 5J-18.025, F.A.C. which shall apply to such amusement rides are as follows: paragraphs 5J-18.025(15)(a), (b), (c), (d); subparagraph 5J-18.025(15)(e)3.; sub-subparagraphs 5J-18.025(15)(f)1.a., b., c., d., e., and g.; subparagraph 5J-18.025(15)(f)2.; sub-subparagraph 5J-18.025(15)(f)3.a.; subparagraphs 5J-18.025(15)(f)4. and 5.; paragraphs 5J-18.025(15)(g), (h), (i), (j); 5J-18.025(23)(a), (b); and subsection 5J-18.025(39), F.A.C. However, when a bungy cord is used on another amusement ride and contains a static line, it may be used for 400 elongations or the manufacturer’s limit, whichever is less; provided, a professional engineer has tested and approved the design, manufacture and usage limit of the bungy cord.