R920-60-5. General Requirements for Amusement Rides

(1) General Requirements for Amusement Ride Operation. Beginning on April 1, 2023, a person may not operate an amusement ride in the state that is open to the public until they meet the following general requirements: (a) apply for and receive a valid permit to operate an amusement ride in the state; (b) to apply for a permit, provide certification of an inspection completed following Section R920-60-8 for each inspection conducted by a qualified safety inspector; (c) report serious injuries as required by statute and rule; (d) not operate a mobile amusement ride after a reportable serious injury until authorized by the director; (e) maintain insurance on amusement rides as required by statute and rule; and (f) conduct daily inspections and maintain documentation for daily inspections for one year. (2) The Department incorporates by reference the following ASTM standards into this rule: (a) The following sections of F770-24 Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices (Apr. 25, 2025): (i) Section 5. Owner-Operator's Responsibility; (ii) Section 6. Operations Program Requirements; (iii) Section 7. Maintenance Program Requirements; (iv) Section 8. Inspection Program Requirements; and (v) Section 9. Training Program Requirements. (b) Section 7. Concession Go-Kart Facility Operations of F2007-24 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities (Apr. 25, 2025); (c) Section 5. Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Training Requirements of F2460-19 Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats (Sept. 26 2023); and (d) F2960-23 Standard Practice for Permanent Amusement Railwide Ride Tracks and Related Devices (July 19, 2023).