Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police
136 - Safety Regulations for Amusement Rides and Devices
Connecticut Mechanical Amusement Ride and Device Regulations
Section 29-136-11a - Electrical equipment, service and permit

Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 29-136-11a

Current through September 9, 2024

(a) All electrical equipment, wiring and installation shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, as referenced within the Connecticut State Building Code in effect at the time of the inspection.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or manager of the amusement company to ensure that written approval of the electrical service and equipment hookup is obtained from the local building official of the municipality in which the amusement is located prior to the inspection conducted in accordance with Section 29-136-8a.

(c) In the event that the building official is unavailable to inspect the electrical service and equipment hookup, the following emergency provisions shall apply:

(1) The owner or manager of the amusement company shall obtain written approval from an electrician licensed by the State of Connecticut as an E-1 that the electrical service and equipment hookup complies with the standards set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) The electrician referred to in subdivision (c) (1) of this section shall not be the person or a person employed by any firm or corporation responsible for installing the electrical service or equipment hookup.

(d) All electrical junction boxes shall be locked or sealed, properly protected from contact with the general public and identified as such.

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