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-18.009 - Inspections by Owner or Manager
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Prior to opening on each day of operation and prior to any inspection by the department the owner or manager of each amusement ride shall inspect and test the amusement ride in accordance with the requirements of Section 616.242(16), F.S., and record the inspection on the applicable department form FDACS-03424, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Carnival Type); FDACS-03425, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Water Park); FDACS-03426, Rev. 09/20, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Go-Kart Track and Vehicle); FDACS-03427, Rev. 07/19, Fair Rides Owner's Daily Inspection Report (Bungy). In lieu of the forms referenced in this section and incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C., the owner or manager may request approval of an alternative form by submitting the form to the department by email to FairRides@FDACS.gov, by fax to (850)410-3797, or by mail to Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. The department shall approve the alternative form for use if the alternative form includes, at a minimum, all information required on the applicable department form. Upon approval, an alternative form may be used to document daily inspections as required by Section 616.242(16), F.S.
(2) Inspections shall be consistent with inspection programs outlined in ASTM F770-23, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C. to include inspections and testing of the following, at a minimum:
Inspection documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the owner, manager, or designee, as specified in subsections 5J-18.014(2) and (3), F.A.C.
(3) The owner or manager shall implement a program of maintenance based on manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C. This program of maintenance shall include a checklist with the following information, at a minimum:
Maintenance documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the owner, manager, or designee, as specified in subsections 5J-18.014(2) and (3), F.A.C.
(4) Records describing inspection results and maintenance work performed shall be maintained for a minimum of four years unless the required inspection/maintenance interval is greater than four years, in which case the most recent documented inspection results shall be maintained and must be made available immediately upon request.
(5) Inspection and maintenance records for a period of six months prior to inspection by the department must be made available immediately upon request.
(6) Records of major modifications shall be maintained for the life of the ride and must be made available immediately upon request.
Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4), (16) FS. Law Implemented 616.242 FS.
New 9-15-92, Amended 2-23-94, 2-14-99, 5-30-05, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.009, Amended 7-27-17, 10-29-19, 11-18-20.