Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5J - Division of Consumer Services
Chapter 5J-18 - PERMITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS
Section 5J-18.0011 - Standards Adopted

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 5J-18.0011

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

The following standards, materials and practices are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the following publications may be obtained from the sources referenced below and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Florida Administrative Code and Register, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 and at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. Posting of the materials referenced in subsections (1) through (7) on the internet for purposes of public examination would violate federal copy right law.

(1) ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designation.

(a) F747-23 "Standard Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and Devices."

(b) F770-23 "Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices."

(c) F1159-16e1 "Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices that are Outside the Purview of Other F24 Design Standards."

(d) F1193-23 "Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices."

(e) F1957-99 (2017) "Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness-Durometer Hardness."

(f) F2007-18 "Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities."

(g) F2137-19 "Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices."

(h) F2291-23b "Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices."

(i) F2374-22 "Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices."

(j) F2375-09 (2017) "Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh Used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas, and Attractions."

(k) F2376-23 "Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems."

(l) F2460-19 "Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats."

(m) F2461-20a "Standard Practice for Manufacture, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Aquatic Play Equipment."

(n) F2959-23a "Standard Practice for Aerial Adventure Courses."

(o) F2960-23 "Standard Practice for Permanent Amusement Railway Ride Tracks and Related Devices."

(p) F2974-22 "Standard Practice for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices."

(q) F3054-23 "Standard Practice for Operations of Amusement Railway Rides, Devices, and Facilities."

(r) F3133-21 "Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Stationary Wave Systems."

(s) F3158-22 "Standard Practice for Patron Transportation Conveyors Used with a Water Related Amusement Ride or Device."

(t) F3214-23 "Standard Practice for Characterization of Fire Properties of Seating, Upholstery, and Padding Materials for Vehicles Associated with Amusement Rides and Devices."

(u) F3559-23 "Standard Guide for ASTM F24 Standards Governing Lifecycle Management of Amusement Rides and Devices."

The above referenced F-24 Committee standards are compiled by ASTM International in the 2024 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 15.07. A copy of this publication or the individual standards can be obtained by contacting ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959; Phone (610)832-9585; www.astm.org.

(2) National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook, Article 525, "Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events," 2014 Edition. A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the National Fire Protection Association at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471; Phone 1(800)344-3555; www.nfpa.org.

(3) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Document 101, "Life Safety Code", 2021 Edition, Paragraphs 3.3.37.9, 12.4.9, and 13.4.9, each entitled "Special Amusement Buildings" and the corresponding provisions of Annex A. A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the National Fire Protection Association at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471; Phone 1(800)344-3555; www.nfpa.org.

(4) ASTM International Designation E543-15, "Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing." A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959; Phone (610)832-9500; www.astm.org.

(5) American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, "Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing," 2016 Edition. A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the American Society For Nondestructive Testing, 1711 Arlingate Lane, Post Office Box 28518, Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518; phone 1(800)222-2768; www.asnt.org.

(6) UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme), Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment.

(a) 'Dynamic Ropes' UIAA 101, May 2016.

(b) 'Harnesses' UIAA 105, May 2014.

(c) 'Connectors/Karabiners' UIAA 121, February 2016.

Copies of these publications may be obtained by contacting the UIAA, Monbijouistrasse 61, Postfach, CH - 3000 Bern 23, Switzerland; www.theuiaa.org.

(7) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition. A copy of this publication may be obtained by contacting the NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

(8) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218, section 571.218, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 Edition. A copy of this publication may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 or the Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection at 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500, or may be accessed online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08484.

Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(4) FS.

New 2-14-99, Amended 10-2-07, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.0011, Amended 7-5-16, 7-27-17, 5-2-19, 10-29-19.

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