HAR §12-250-3. Design and construction requirements

(a) All amusement rides and their structures shall be designed, constructed, and installed so as to carry safely all loads and withstand any normal stresses to which they may be subjected. (b) All amusement rides shall be so placed or secured with blocking, cribbing, outriggers, guys, or other means as to be stable under all operating condition. (c) The interior and exterior parts of all amusement rides with which a passenger may come in contact shall be smooth and rounded, free from sharp, rough, or splintered edges and corners with no protruding studs, bolts, screws, or other projections which might cause injury. Interior parts on or against which a person may be forcibly thrown by the action of the ride shall be adequately padded. Any ride which is self-powered and which is operated by a passenger shall have the driving mechanism guarded and locked in place to prevent the passengers from gaining access into the mechanism. Belts, bars, foot rests, and other equipment shall be provided when necessary for safe entrance, exit, and for support while the device is in operation. Equipment and fastenings shall be of sufficient strength to retain the passengers. The fastenings shall be of a type which cannot be inadvertently or accidentally released. (d) An amusement ride shall be provided with an automatic maximum speed limiting device if capable of exceeding its maximum safe operating speed. (e) If cars or other components of an amusement ride may collide in such a way as to cause personal injuries upon failure of normal controls, emergency brakes sufficient to prevent the collision shall be provided. (f) On rides which make use of inclined tracks, automatic anti- rollback devices shall be installed to prevent backward movement of the passenger carrying unit in case of power loss or failure of the propelling mechanism. (g) Machinery used in or with an amusement ride shall be enclosed, barricaded, or otherwise effectively guarded against contact. Guards removed for maintenance purposes shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed. (h) Areas in which persons may be endangered by the movement or operation of an amusement ride shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise guarded against public intrusion. [Eff. 12/6/82; am 12/8/86; ren §12-250-3 and comp 12/6/90] (Auth: HRS §397-4) (Imp: HRS §397-4)