Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
Purpose. This rule specifies and gives guidance on the site and site approval,
testing of equipment, the management of the operation, the operating
procedures, the provisions and emergency procedures relating to bungy
operations. (Bungy is sometimes spelled "bungee".)
(a) For purposes of this rule, the term
"bungy jumping" includes and refers to permanent and mobile platform jumping
facilities.
(b) Each bungy jumping
operation is subject to the provisions of Chapter 616, F.S. and Chapter 5J-18,
F.A.C., and this rule.
(c) Each
bungy jump shall be considered a new device.
(2) Definitions. The definitions in Sections
616.001 and
616.242, F.S., and the following
shall apply:
(a) Binding - Ankle. Material
used to wrap and hold together the jumpers ankles. The binding is tied together
and attached to the bungy cord.
(b)
Binding of Cord. Material used to hold the cord threads in place. Can also
protect the cord threads from damage.
(c) Breaking Load. The stress or tension
steadily applied and just sufficient to break or rupture.
(d) Bumper. A padded sleeve or covering on
the bungy cord and connecting straps or devices to prevent the jumper from
contacting or becoming entangled in the bungy cord or connecting straps or
devices.
(e) Bungy Catapulting or
Reverse Bungy Jumping. The sport, activity, or practice whereby a person is
attached to a bungy cord which is stretched and then released, thus catapulting
or otherwise launching the jumper into the air from a fixed position. This
definition does not include the sport, activity, or practice whereby a
participant is strapped into a bungy harness on the ground, attached to a bungy
cord, and lifted directly from the ground into the air without the use of a
catapult, slingshot, or other similar device, nor does it apply to other
amusement devices or amusement attractions which may utilize a bungy cord as a
component, and the patron or patrons are contained in a rigid structural
carrier and no overhead obstruction exists which may impact or otherwise strike
the carrier or patron, thereby posing a hazard. "Ground" as used in this
paragraph includes the ground, an air bag or air cushion, a launch pad, or
other similar object from which the participant is lifted or
released.
(f) Bungy Cord. The
elastic rope made of rubber, latex, or other elastic-type materials, whether
natural or synthetic, to which the jumper is attached. It lengthens and
shortens and thus produces a bouncing action.
(g) Bungy Jumping. The sport, activity, or
other practice of jumping, diving, stepping out, dropping or otherwise being
released into the air while attached to a bungy cord, whereby the cord stops
the fall, lengthens and shortens, allows the person to bounce up and down, and
is intended to finally bring the person to a stop at a point above the surface.
This definition does not include the sport, activity, or other practice whereby
a participant is strapped into a bungy harness on the ground, attached to a
bungy cord, and lifted directly from the ground into the air without the use of
a catapult, slingshot, or other similar device, nor does it apply to other
amusement devices or amusement attractions which may utilize a bungy cord as a
component, and the patron or patrons are contained in a rigid structural
carrier and no overhead obstruction exists which may impact or otherwise strike
the carrier or patron, thereby posing a hazard. "Ground" as used in this
paragraph includes the ground, an air bag or air cushion, a launch pad, or
other similar object from which the participant is lifted or
released.
(h) Cord. See Bungy
Cord.
(i) Dynamic Loading. The load
placed on the rigging and attachments by the initial free fall of the jumper
and the bouncing movements of the jumper.
(j) Equipment. Each component which is
utilized in bungy jump operation, including power or manually operated devices
to raise, lower and hold loads.
(k)
Fence. A permanent or temporary structure designed and constructed to retain
people, animals and objects within or outside a defined area.
(l) Incident. An event that could or does
result in injury to a person, damage to equipment, or the interruption or
stopping of bungy jump operations.
(m) Jump Direction. The direction in which a
jumper is aimed when jumping from the jump point.
(n) Jump Master. A person who has
responsibility for the bungy jumping operation and who takes a jumper through
the final stages to the actual jump or release.
(o) Jumper. The person who falls from a
height attached to a bungy cord.
(p) Jumper Harness. An assembly to be worn by
a jumper and to be attached to a bungy cord. It is designed to prevent the
jumper from becoming detached from the bungy cord.
(q) Jump Height. The distance from where the
jumper begins to fall to the bottom of the jump zone.
(r) Jump Operator. A person who assists the
jump master in preparing a jumper for jumping and who operates the lowering
system whereby the jumper is lowered to the landing pad.
(s) Jump Point. The position from which the
jumper falls or begins to fall.
(t)
Jump Space. The jump zone plus the safety space.
(u) Jump Zone. The space bounded by the
maximum designed movements of the jumper or any part of the jumper.
(v) Jumper Weight. The weight of the jumper
only.
(w) Karabiner. A shaped metal
or alloy device used to connect sections of the jump rigging, equipment or
safety gear.
(x) Landing Area. The
surface area directly under the jump space, or, where the lifting appliance
moves the jumper so that landing occurs away from the jump space, the area
covered by the movement of the lifting appliance or part of it, including the
area where the jumper lands.
(y)
Landing Pad. The padded area on which the jumper is off-loaded after jumping by
means of the lowering appliance or equipment.
(z) Lateral Direction. The movement of the
jumper measured at 90 degrees to the designed jump direction.
(aa) Launch. A propelled jump.
(bb) Launch Point. The point from which the
jumper is launched.
(cc) Loaded
Length. The length of the bungy cord when extended to its fullest designed
length when jumping.
(dd) Moused.
The process of binding around the point and shank of a hook, pin or shackle to
prevent any load from slipping off.
(ee) Operating System. The system of
processing a jumper through the jump methods used on a particular site. This
includes registration, preparation, getting to the jump point, methods of
attachment, jumping, the rigging and lowering system and the landing recovery
method.
(ff) Operating Manual. The
document that contains the procedures and forms for the operation of the bungy
jumping activity and equipment on the stated site.
(gg) Owner. The person who owns or operates a
bungy jumping operation, or the lessee if a bungy jumping operation or any of
its component parts are leased.
(hh) Platform Catapult. The area on the
ground from which the jumper is catapulted to a height from which the jumper
falls.
(ii) Platform Mobile. The
apparatus attached to a lifting appliance from which the jumper falls or jumps.
(jj) Platform Permanent. The
apparatus attached to a fixed structure from which the jumper falls or
jumps.
(kk) Preparation Area. The
area where the jumper is prepared for jumping. It is a separate area on the
ground, the support structure or part of the platform.
(ll) Professional Engineer. A person who
holds a valid license as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Department of
Business and Professional Regulation or some other equivalent licensing
body.
(mm) Recovery Area. An area
adjacent to the landing area where the jumper may recover from the jump before
returning to the public area.
(nn)
Rigging System. The rigging system is a combination of components that connects
the jumper through the bungy cord to an attachment point on the structure,
lifting appliance or platform. The rigging system includes, but is not limited
to, ropes, pulleys, karabiners, shackles and lowering equipment.
(oo) Safe Working Load (SWL). The maximum
rated load which can be safely handled under specified conditions by a machine,
equipment or component of the rigging.
(pp) Safety Belt. A belt designed to fit
around the waist of a person and can be attached to either an anchor point or
safety life line.
(qq) Safety
Factor. The ratio obtained by dividing the breaking load of any piece of
equipment by its safe working load.
(rr) Safety Harness. An assembly to be worn
by a staff member or jumper. It is designed to be attached to a safety line and
to prevent the wearer from becoming detached from the safety line.
(ss) Safety Line. A line used to connect the
safety harness or belt to an anchorage point or rail in situations where there
is a risk of free fall.
(tt) Safety
Space. The space extending beyond the jump zone as a safety factor; that is,
the space beyond the maximum designed movements of the jumper.
(uu) Structure. A permanent or temporary
building, bridge, tower or similar erection that is used, or proposed to be
used, for bungy jumping.
(vv)
Thread. A single strand of material used in a bungy cord. A bungy cord is
constructed of a varying number of threads.
(ww) Unloaded Length. The length of the bungy
cord lying on a horizontal flat surface without load or stress
applied.
(xx) Working Platform. An
enclosed platform or cage used to carry people that is attached to a lifting
appliance or crane.
(3)
Site and Operating Approval.
(a) The owner
shall obtain written approval for each site from the Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services prior to commencing bungy jump operations.
(b) The approval of the Department must be
secured annually for each site.
(4) Equipment Design and Construction.
(a) Prior to commencing bungy jump
operations, the owner shall submit to the Department a professional engineer's
report certifying that the design and construction of the structures,
equipment, access ways and operating areas meet the requirements of Chapter
616, F.S., and Chapter 5J-18, F.A.C., the applicable local laws, American
Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Committee F-24 on
Amusement Rides and Devices Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0011, F.A.C., and other
applicable Government Codes, and are certified by the engineer to be suitable
for a bungy jumping operation. The engineer's report shall also contain site
plans, safety zones, drawings and specifications of equipment and structures,
certification of the safety air bag, certification of the jumper safety
harness, certification of the jump worthiness of the bungy cords to be used,
and certification that the methods of attachment and location of attachment are
the safest available.
(b)
Engineering inspections by a professional engineer shall be conducted each and
every time a bungy jump operation is substantially rebuilt or substantially
modified. An authorized annual inspector shall conduct an inspection annually
and each time a bungy jump is re-located.
(5) Insurance. The owner shall have and
maintain liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars
per occurrence insuring the owner or lessee against liability for injury to
person arising out of the use of a bungy jump. The owner shall provide
sufficient proof of insurance to the Department prior to commencing bungy jump
operations in this state, and upon request of the Department. When a claim in
excess of, or a combination of claims exceeding, $100,000 is made, the owner
shall close the bungy jump until there is a reinstatement of insurance value
and shall notify the Department.
(6) Jumping; Landing Pad.
(a) The owner shall allow bungy jumps to be
conducted only under the direct control of a jump master.
(b) The jump master shall immediately stop
all bungy jumping operations when the wind speed exceeds the maximum wind speed
as determined by a professional engineer for the safe operation of the bungy
jump.
(c) Adjustments for the
weight of each jumper shall be made by the jump master's selection of bungy
cord.
(d) In a bungy jump operation
which utilizes a crane, the jumper shall be secured on the platform by a safety
belt and life line at all times until the jump point is reached. In a bungy
jump operation which utilizes a tower, the jumper shall be secured by a safety
belt, life line or bungy cord before reaching the jump point.
(e) All shackles shall be moused.
(f) In a bungy jump operation which utilizes
a crane, at least 2 staff members, 1 of whom must be a jump master, shall
accompany the jumper in the working platform or cage. In a bungy jump operation
which utilizes a tower, at least 2 staff members, 1 of whom must be a jump
master, shall accompany the jumper from the point of preparation at the jump
platform to the jump point.
(g) The
jumper shall be allowed to recover before being moved from the landing
pad.
(h) The position of the jump
point in relation to the tower or crane shall be constructed and maintained so
as to prevent the jumper from coming into contact with any part of the tower or
crane during the jump.
(7) Safety Air Bag.
(a) The owner shall provide a safety air bag
for each bungy jump. The safety air bag shall cover the entire surface area of
the jump space, including the area necessary for all rebound angles of the
jumper. A professional engineer shall certify the height, width and length of
the safety air bag for the height of each bungy jump, and the area necessary
for all rebound angles. Each bungy jump operation shall be designed and
operated in order to prevent a jumper from coming into contact with the safety
air bag during the course of an incident-free jump. When a patron comes into
contact with the safety air bag during a jump, the owner shall close the bungy
jump, redesign the bungy jump to prevent contact with the safety air bag,
provide a reinspection of the bungy jump by a professional engineer and request
a reinspection by the Department prior to reopening the bungy jump.
(b) The safety air bag height shall be
certified or rated by the air bag manufacturer for the height of the bungy
jump.
(8) Height of
Bungy Jump. No bungy jump in this state shall exceed a height of 100 feet,
measured from the bottom of the jump point to the surface.
(9) Platform Permanent.
(a) The platform permanent shall be operated
with a minimum Safe Working Load (SWL) reflecting a safety factor of not less
than 5, as determined by the maximum load for which the platform is designed
and constructed. If the jump equipment is attached to the platform as distinct
from the structure, the dynamic load factor shall be added to the platform load
factor.
(b) Where the platform is
not an integral part of the structure, the attachment devices and the part of
the structure to which they are attached shall have a minimum safety factor of
at least 5 over the total design load.
(c) The platform shall have a slip resistant
floor surface.
(d) The platform
shall have sufficient working space for a minimum of 3 people.
(e) The platform shall have anchor points or
rails for safety harnesses which are designed and positioned so as not to
impede the jump operator's movements.
(f) The platform shall be fitted with a
permanent enclosure to contain the jumper during preparation.
(g) The jumpers shall be prepared for jumping
in a place separated from the jump point.
(h) There shall be a gate across the jump
point equipped with a locking system to prevent accidental opening when there
is not a jumper present on the jump point.
(i) The top end of all bungy cords on the
platform shall be securely attached to the rigging bar or to the rigging before
each jumper is prepared for jumping and before jumping occurs.
(j) There shall be a plate or permanent
marking on each platform indicating the maximum capacity of the platform and
the rated workload capacity or maximum intended load.
(10) Lowering System.
(a) The owner shall provide a system for
lowering the jumper to the landing pad which shall be a mechanically powered
system not capable of freefall and operated by the jump operator or the jump
master. The owner shall also provide a second person to monitor the lowering of
all jumpers who shall be capable of stopping the process if necessary to avoid
injuries to the jumper.
(b) The
owner shall provide an alternative method for lowering the jumper in the event
the main lowering system fails.
(11) Platform Mobile.
(a) The platform mobile or cage used for
lifting employees or jumpers shall be designed by a qualified engineer or a
qualified person competent in structural design.
(b) The platform mobile or cage shall have a
guardrail system sufficient to enclose all passengers during the hoisting or
lowering of employees or jumpers. The platform mobile or cage shall have
adequate overhead protection and headroom to guard against injuries to
passengers. There shall be a plate or permanent marking on each platform mobile
or cage indicating the weight of the platform and the rated workload capacity
or maximum intended load.
(c) The
platform mobile or cage shall be designed and maintained with an access gate
that opens to the inside of the platform and that has a safety lock or
restraining device to prevent accidental opening.
(d) The platform mobile or cage shall be free
of any rough or exposed edges.
(e)
The platform mobile or cage shall be designed and attached to the hoisting
cables of the crane or derrick in such a manner so as to ensure the load is
evenly balanced during hoisting or lowering.
(f) All attachment assemblies related to the
platform mobile or cage shall be designed and maintained to close and lock in
such a manner that prevents accidental opening while the platform mobile or
cage is attached to the hoisting cable.
(g) The jump rigging shall not be attached
directly to the platform mobile.
(h) The jump rigging shall pass through or
around the platform in such a way as to eliminate damage to the jump
rigging.
(i) The owner shall
position the mobile platform at a constant height above the safety air bag for
each jump. That is, adjustments for the weight of each jumper shall be made by
the jump master's selection of bungy cord.
(j) The platform mobile shall be operated
with a minimum Safe Working Load (SWL) reflecting a safety factor of not less
than 5, as determined by the maximum weight for which the platform is designed
and constructed.
(k) The platform
shall have a slip resistant floor surface.
(l) The platform shall have sufficient
working space for a minimum of 3 people.
(m) The jumper and all employees shall be
completely enclosed on the platform until the platform reaches the jump
point.
(n) The jumper shall be
secured by a safety belt or life line on the platform until the jump point is
reached.
(o) The platform shall
have anchor points for safety harnesses or safety belts for all persons carried
on the platform.
(p) Each jump
operator on the mobile platform shall wear a safety harness or safety
belt.
(q) All passengers and the
jumper shall wear safety belts.
(r)
The owner shall provide an alternative method for lowering the jumper from the
platform in the event the main lowering system fails.
(s) The platform and support straps shall be
designed and operated to provide for maximum stability of the
platform.
(t) All shackles shall be
moused.
(u) The platform mobile or
cage shall be designed and operated for use with a stabilizing bar or cable so
that the platform shall be attached in a fixed position to the crane or derrick
to prevent swaying or rocking during a jump.
(12) Wind Speed. The maximum wind speed
during which a bungy jump may safely operate shall be determined by a
professional engineer. The maximum wind speed for the safe operation of the
bungy jump shall be stated in the operating manual. No person shall operate a
bungy jump when wind speed exceeds the maximum wind speed stated in the
operating manual.
(13) Cranes. No
person shall operate a bungy jump which utilizes a crane or derrick unless the
following criteria are expressly met:
(a) The
owner must possess a current certificate to operate issued by the Department
for each crane used in a bungy jump operation.
(b) The owner shall submit to the Department
a professional engineer's affidavit certifying the crane to be suitable for use
in a bungy jumping operation.
(c)
The crane shall be operated by a person who has a minimum of 2 years experience
in mixed type operating cranes and who holds a certificate of training issued
by a crane inspection company recognized by the United States Department of
Labor specializing in certification of crane operators and personnel handling.
The crane operator shall be re-certified annually.
(d) The crane shall be operated with a
minimum Safe Working Load (SWL) reflecting a safety factor of not less than 10.
Other lifting appliances shall meet such similar requirements as are applicable
to the lifting appliance.
(e) The
owner shall comply with the crane manufacturer's operating manual or
instructions, except as modified by the professional engineer who certifies the
crane as suitable for use in bungy jumping operations.
(f) The crane shall be equipped with an
attached plate or permanent marking indicating the rated load capacity,
recommended operating speed, special hazard warnings, and special operating
instructions for operation of the crane.
(g) The crane shall be equipped with an
operational anti-two block device which shall be capable of eliminating all
power to the crane's hoisting cable. The anti-two block device shall be
positioned a minimum of 6' feet from the end of the crane boom or
jib.
(h) Wire rope used for
hoisting or lowering the platform mobile or cage shall be rotation resistant.
Wire rope shall be taken out of service when any of the following conditions
exist:
1. In running ropes, 6 randomly
distributed broken wires in 1 lay or 3 broken wires in 1 strand in 1
lay.
2. Wear of one-third (1/3) the
original diameter of outside individual wires.
3. Kinking, crushing, bird caging or any
other evidence of damage resulting in distortion of the rope
structure.
(i) The crane
shall be equipped with operational stabilizer bars or cables which stabilize
the platform mobile or cage during a jump to ensure a consistent jump
space.
(j) The crane shall be
equipped with a swing lock mechanism to limit the rotation of the crane to the
operational limits of the bungy jump.
(k) The crane shall be equipped with a load
moment indicator.
(l) The crane
shall be equipped with an appropriate safety mechanism or device which prevents
freefall capability.
(m) The crane
shall be set up and maintained in a level manner on firm footing. All
outriggers shall be fully extended.
(n) During the hoisting or lowering of
employees or jumpers, the hoisting or lowering speed shall not exceed 100' feet
per minute.
(o) The bungy jump
owner shall provide for detailed daily inspections of the crane, working
platform, and hoisting mechanism; and shall maintain detailed written
inspection records which indicate the date of inspection, name of the
inspector, list of items inspected, deficiencies found during the inspection,
actions taken to correct the deficiencies found, and certification that all
deficiencies have been corrected prior to further bungy jumping operations
being conducted. The daily inspections shall be conducted by the crane
operator.
(p) The crane shall be
inspected every 6 months by a person who has a minimum of 2 years of experience
in inspecting mixed type operating cranes and who holds a certificate of
registration issued by the United States Department of Labor. The owner shall
maintain detailed written inspection records which indicate the date of
inspection, name of the inspector, list of items inspected, deficiencies found
during the 6-month inspection, actions taken to correct the deficiencies found,
and certification that all deficiencies have been corrected prior to further
bungy jumping operations being conducted.
(q) The owner shall provide training to the
crane or hoist operator, jump master, and ground personnel who assist jumpers
in hooking up and unhooking, persons who dismantle or erect the crane, and
persons who have any rigging duties. Training conducted must meet the minimum
requirements set forth 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.
(r) The crane operator shall not leave his
operating position during any phase of hoisting or lowering the platform mobile
or cage or during jumping.
(s) The
owner shall provide that a professional engineer determine in writing the
maximum allowable wind velocities during which bungy jumping operations shall
take place at the site, and the maximum wind velocity during which the crane
can be operated in a bungy jump operation. This information shall be maintained
at the site and made available for review by the Department. The owner shall
provide a method for constant monitoring of wind velocities at the jump site
during bungy jump operations.
(t)
The jump rigging shall be attached directly to the lifting hook of the
crane.
(u) The jump rigging shall
pass through or around the working platform in such a way as to eliminate
damage to the jump rigging.
(v) The
crane operator shall at all times maintain direct communication with the person
directing the crane during the lifting and lowering of jumpers.
(w) For purposes of this rule, the term
"crane" is synonymous with "derrick."
(14) Hot Air Balloon. No bungy jump
operations shall be conducted in this state using hot air balloons, blimps or
similar type vessels.
(15) Bungy
Cord.
(a) The cord shall be designed and
tested to perform within prescribed limits of stretch and load as stated
herein.
(b) The cord shall be made
from natural or synthetic rubber or blends thereof that may be of various
dimensions.
(c) The materials used
in the construction of the cord shall be such that the stretched length is
consistent each time the same loading is applied.
(d) Cord binding. The following requirements
apply:
1. The binding shall hold the cord
threads together in their designed positions,
2. The binding material shall have
characteristics or specifications similar to those of the bungy cord
material,
3. The cord bindings
shall be intact,
4. Where bindings
break during a day's operation, the cord shall be withdrawn from use until the
bindings are replaced.
(e) The following requirements apply to bungy
cords:
1. The cord shall stretch in the jump
to at least 2.5 times its unloaded length in its designed jumper weight
range,
2. The unloaded length of
the rigging system shall be less than half (1/2) the designed extended
length,
3. Maximum loaded length.
The operating length of a bungy cord at its maximum designed dynamic load shall
not exceed 4 times its unloaded length.
(f) Testing of a new design of bungy cord.
1. Each owner desiring to utilize a new
design of bungy cord shall submit to a professional engineer for testing one
bungy cord which has been constructed using their standard method of
manufacture including the bungy and all attachments, and two 3' foot lengths of
bungy cord with end attachments to the same specification. Specifications for
each cord shall also be submitted to the engineer which shall include:
a. The type of material used in the
manufacture of the cord,
b. Thread
specifications, including stress at 300% elongation, tinsel strength, and
elongation at breaking point,
c.
Dimensions and number of threads in a cross section of the cord,
d. Method of construction,
e. Method of binding,
f. Jumper weight range for size of cord
submitted for testing to produce the extension from 2.5 times to a maximum of 4
times the unloaded length of the cord,
g. Operational range of dynamic
loadings.
2. The
engineer shall test the bungy cord and certify that the cord meets the cord
specifications as submitted. The full length cord shall be subjected to at
least 3 repeat tests for loading versus extension in order to establish
consistency of extension within the cord range of loading. The full length cord
shall be subject to a loading of 5 times the maximum dynamic load for a period
greater than 5 minutes and then checked for signs of thread breakage or other
deterioration. This will establish a minimum safety factor of 5.
3. The engineer shall carry out a cycle
frequency test until either of the following occurs:
a. The dynamic load at 300% extension or 4
times unloaded length reduces to less than the maximum dynamic load,
or
b. Evidence of more than 10% of
threads exhibiting wear or 5% of the threads broken of the total number over
the length of cord.
4.
Upon completion of the testing required herein, the engineer shall destroy the
full length cord.
5. For purposes
of this section, a new design shall mean (1) a change in bungy thread
specifications that affects the performance of the bungy threads or cord; (2) a
change to the end attachments; or (3) a change in the manufacturing methods or
equipment.
6. Bungy cord end
attachment. Each end of the cord shall have an end attachment to connect the
cord to the rigging and the jumper. The end attachments shall be tested by a
professional engineer, and be of sufficient size and shape to allow easy
attachment to the jumper harness and to the rigging. The end attachment shall
have a minimum breaking load of at least 4,400 pounds.
(g) The maximum allowable life of the cord
shall not exceed one-fifth (1/5) the tested number of extensions or 200 jumps,
whichever is lower.
(h) A cord and
its non-metallic connectors shall be immediately withdrawn from use when any of
the following occurs:
1. When exposure to
daylight exceeds 250 hours, except where a cord cover or sleeve fully protects
all of the cord from visible and ultra-violet exposure,
2. When the cord has been in existence for a
period of 6 months from date of manufacture,
3. When the cord material reaches the
manufacturer's recommended life span or 200 days, whichever is less,
4. When there is evidence of threads
exhibiting wear, such as bunched threads, uneven tension between threads or
thread bands,
5. When there are
broken threads,
6. As the bungy
cord stretches over the course of its jump life, the dynamic load required to
extend the bungy to four times its unloaded length will reduce. When this
dynamic load reduces to less than the maximum designed dynamic load, the cord
shall be discarded,
7. When the
cord comes into contact with solvents, corrosive or abrasive
substances,
8. When any incident
occurs that could result immediately or in due course in substantial
substandard performance of the cord or its attachments,
9. When any discolorations are
found,
10. When any other flaws are
found,
11. When the date of
manufacture of the bungy cord or each item of material which is a component
part of the bungy cord cannot be documented on the site by reference to the
identification tag required by paragraph (23)(b).
(i) Destruction of Cords. A cord withdrawn
from use shall be destroyed in the presence of a Department inspector. The
bungy cord is considered to be destroyed when it is cut into lengths of less
than 3' feet. When a cord is ready for destruction the owner shall request, in
writing, a department inspector to witness the destruction. The department will
acknowledge the request and schedule a date to witness the
destruction.
(j) Daily cord
inspection and testing. Before starting and during the day's operations, the
jump master shall preform the following:
1. A
visual inspection of the entire length and circumference of the bungy cord for
signs of wear. The inspection shall be repeated at least 4 times during a full
day's operation and recorded in the daily log,
2. An inspection of the bungy cord if the
extended dynamic or static length changes during jumping,
3. The bungy cord shall be immediately
replaced in the event unexpected changes in the cord's extended performance
occur.
(k) Bumpers. The
owner shall ensure that a bumper is used to cover the end of the bungy cord and
all connecting straps and devices, where attached to the jumper. The bumper
shall be at least 6'' inches in diameter and 5' feet in length. The bumper
shall be fastened in such a manner so as to prevent its slipping up and down
the bungy cord.
(l) All bungy cords
used in bungy jumping operations shall be designed as to its thickness and
length for the height of the jump so as to prevent the looping of the cord
around any part of the jumper's body during a jump. The owner shall submit to
the Department a professional engineer's report certifying the bungy cords to
be used, in relation to the height of the jump, will not loop around any part
of the jumper's body during a jump.
(16) Jumper Harness. No bungy jump shall be
operated unless the owner provides and requires each jumper to use a jumper
harness that meets the following requirements:
(a) A jumper harness shall be full body,
designed either as a full body harness or a sit harness with shoulder straps
and shall be certified by a professional engineer as being in accordance with
the requirements of one of the following:
1.
UIAA, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment, 'Dynamic Ropes' UIAA 101, May
2016, and 'Harnesses' UIAA 105, May 2014, as incorporated by reference in
paragraphs 5J-18.0011(6)(a) and
(b), F.A.C., or
2. The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services,
2012 Edition, as incorporated by reference in subsection
5J-18.0011(7),
F.A.C.
(b) A jumper
harness shall be available to fit the range of person sizes accepted for
jumping, and shall be properly adjusted and fitted on each jumper.
(c) The jumper harness shall be certified by
a professional engineer as appropriate for use in bungy jumping and shall have
a safety factor of not less than 5.
(d) A professional engineer shall certify
that the method of attachment and location of attachment for the jumper harness
is the safest available.
(e) The
use of an ankle strapping or ankle harness in bungy jumping operations is
hereby prohibited in this state.
(17) Ropes. All ropes for holding or lowering
the jumper shall have a breaking load of at least 4,900 pounds and shall be
certified by a professional engineer as being in accordance with the
requirements of one of the following:
(a)
UIAA, Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment, 'Dynamic Ropes' UIAA 101, May
2016, as incorporated by reference in paragraph
5J-18.0011(6)(a),
F.A.C., or
(b) The National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment
for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition, as incorporated by reference in
subsection 5J-18.0011(7),
F.A.C.
(18) Hardware.
(a) Karabiners shall be of the steel screw
gate type with a breaking load of at least 4,400 pounds and shall be certified
by a professional engineer as being in accordance with requirements of one of
the following:
1. UIAA, Mountaineering and
Climbing Equipment, 'Connectors/Karabiners' UIAA 121, February 2016, as
incorporated by reference in paragraph
5J-18.0011(6)(c),
F.A.C., or
2. The National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment
for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition, as incorporated by reference in
subsection 5J-18.0011(7),
F.A.C.
(b) Pulleys and
shackles shall have a minimum breaking load of at least 4,400 pounds and shall
be certified by a professional engineer as being in accordance with the
requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1983 Standard
on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition, as
incorporated by reference in subsection
5J-18.0011(7),
F.A.C.
(c) All pulleys shall be
compatible with the rope size.
(d)
Webbing shall be of flat tubular mountaineering webbing or equivalent with a
minimum breaking load of at least 4,400 pounds.
(e) Tape knots shall be used on all webbing
and the ends shall be either stitched down or shall be greater than twice the
width of the tape.
(19)
Life Lines, Safety Belts and Harnesses.
(a)
Life lines shall be attached to all bungy personnel while on the working
platform. Life lines shall have a minimum breaking load of at least 4,900
pounds.
(b) In a bungy jump
operation which utilizes a crane, safety belts shall be worn by the jumper
while on the working platform. In a bungy jump operation which utilizes a
tower, the jumper shall be attached to a safety belt or bungy cord before
reaching the jump point.
(c) A
safety harness and life line attached to the platform shall be worn by all
bungy personnel while on the working platform. The harness shall be either a
sit harness or a full body harness.
(20) Daily Inspections. The jump master shall
ensure daily:
(a) That the bungy jump
operation has a current certificate to operate issued by the
Department;
(b) That the hoist wire
rope has sufficient length for the working heights. The crane operator shall
run out the rope and the rope shall be given a visual inspection;
(c) That all shackles and pins are
moused;
(d) That all outriggers are
fully extended;
(e) That there are
established lines of communication between the jump cage and the crane
operator, and between the crane operator and the ground team;
(f) That the hand signals required for visual
communication between the person directing the crane or lifting appliance and
the crane or lifting appliance operator are known by all parties;
(g) That all protective equipment is
inspected daily.
(21)
Testing and Inspection. The owner shall ensure the following testing and
inspections are performed:
(a) All jump
rigging, harnesses, lowering or braking system and safety gear shall be
regularly inspected and tested as set out in the operating manual and in this
rule. The owner shall maintain detailed written inspection records which
indicate the date of inspection, name of the inspector, list of items
inspected, deficiencies found during the inspection, actions taken to correct
the deficiencies found, and certification that all deficiencies have been
corrected prior to further bungy jumping operations being conducted.
(b) All jump rigging, harnesses, lowering or
braking systems and safety gear shall be of a load rating at least equal to the
standards stated in this rule.
(c)
Prior to commencing each day's operations, the crane and platform mobile shall
be raised and lowered with appropriate test weights to ensure proper
operation.
(d) The owner shall
replace any rigging or hardware which has become damaged.
(e) The owner shall replace any ropes which
have become damaged.
(f) All ropes,
webbing and bindings shall be inspected visually, and by feel, for signs of
wear, fraying, or corrosive or damaging substances. Criteria for planned
inspection shall be included in the operating manual.
(g) Criteria for the periodic replacement of
ropes, webbing, harnesses and hardware shall be included in the operating
manual.
(22) Replacement
of Rigging and Equipment.
(a) At the beginning
of each day's operation, replacements of at least the following shall be
available on site:
1. Bungy cord or
cords,
2. All ropes,
3. Rigging hardware,
4. Body, safety harness for jumpers and
staff,
5. Life lines and connecting
devices.
(b) Any item of
equipment, rigging or personal protective equipment found to be sub-standard
shall be replaced immediately.
(c)
Jumping shall cease immediately when a sub-standard item cannot be
replaced.
(23)
Identification of Items of Equipment, Rigging, Bungy, and Safety Equipment.
(a) Each item shall have its own unique
permanent identification number.
(b) An identification tag shall be sewn,
woven, or permanently attached to each bungy cord in such manner as will not
interfere with the safety or performance of the bungy cord. The tag shall
contain the following information:
1. The
manufacture date of the bungy cord.
2. The manufacture date of each item of
material which is a component part of the bungy cord.
3. The weight class for which the bungy cord
is designed as required by this rule.
(c) The identification shall not harm the
material of the item.
(d) The
identification shall be clearly visible to the staff members during daily
operations.
(e) The identification
of each item shall be recorded in the item's log sheet.
(f) The owner shall provide in the operating
manual the color codes for the bungy cords being used at the bungy site which
correspond to different weight classes. There shall be a minimum of 4 weight
classes or progressions at each bungy site.
(24) Landing Area, Recovery Area and Jump
Space. The owner shall comply with the following as to the landing area,
recovery area and jump space:
(a) These areas
shall be free of spectators at all times;
(b) These areas shall be free of any
equipment or staff when a jumper is being prepared on the jump point and until
the bungy cord is at its static extended state;
(c) The off-loading landing pad and air bag
shall be positioned before jumper preparation commences on the
platform;
(d) The landing pad shall
be a clean, smooth, padded surface;
(e) The jumper shall be allowed to recover
before being moved from the landing pad;
(f) The owner shall provide a recovery area
for the jumper to sit and recover adjacent to the landing area.
(25) Fences.
(a) The owner shall maintain a fence designed
and constructed to restrict people, animals and objects from entering the crane
or tower area, the preparation area and the surface area of the jump space, and
all areas specified by the local building code or the engineer who certifies
the bungy operation.
(b) The owner
shall ensure that all areas in which persons may be endangered shall be fenced,
barricaded or otherwise effectively guarded against contact.
(c) The owner shall comply with all local
building codes, and other applicable standards, with regards to fences or
barricades.
(d) Prior to commencing
bungy jump operations, the owner shall submit to the department a professional
engineer's report certifying that the design and construction of the fences or
barricades meet the requirements of Chapter 616, F.S., and Chapter 5J-18,
F.A.C., the applicable local laws, ASTM International Committee F-24 on
Amusement Rides and Devices Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0011, F.A.C., and other
applicable Government Codes, and are certified by the engineer to be suitable
for a bungy jumping operation.
(e)
Fencing and gates shall be in acordance with Rule
5J-18.0125, F.A.C.
(26) Storage. The owner shall
provide storage to protect equipment from physical, chemical and ultra-violet
ray damage. The storage shall be provided for current, replacement, and
emergency equipment, organized for easy and orderly access and secured against
unauthorized entry.
(27)
Communication. The owner shall provide and maintain at each bungy site at a
minimum the following:
(a) There shall be a
public address system;
(b) There
shall be a radio communication link or closed telephone circuit in the
following situations:
1. On crane sites, a
hook-up between the crane operator and the platform,
2. On permanent platform sites, a hook-up
between the platform and the landing and recovery areas,
(c) Bungy jump personnel shall be easily
identified by other staff and the public. A uniform or similar clothing shall
be worn by bungy staff,
(d)
Instructions to jumpers and the public shall be put in positive terms to avoid
misinterpretation and mistakes.
(28) Emergency service. The owner shall
provide and maintain a telephone communication link to 911 or similar emergency
service within 200' feet of the bungy operation.
(29) Safety and Loss Control Management. The
owner shall provide for and maintain the following:
(a) At least one jump master shall be
designated Safety, Health and Loss Control Coordinator and shall be certified
in first aid by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certification
authority. The first aid certification shall include cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR).
(b) A
comprehensive emergency plan shall be developed, practiced, maintained and
posted at each bungy jump.
(c) The
jump master shall inspect and review daily the site, equipment and procedures
as outlined in the emergency plan.
(d) The reporting and investigation of
injuries, damages, and near-miss events shall be analyzed and reviewed by
management on a regular basis. The owner shall make changes to procedures,
equipment, rigging or structures as needed to reduce the likelihood of any
incidents re-occurring.
(e) The
emergency plan shall be included in the Operating Manual.
(f) Training shall be provided to all bungy
staff relative to emergency procedures. A record of training shall be
kept.
(30) Staff and
Duties. The owner shall maintain at least the following staff at each bungy
jump:
(a) Jump master. To be qualified as a
Jump Master, a person shall be at least 18 years of age, and shall have had a
minimum of 250 hours, and 1,250 jumps, of incident-free experience as a jump
operator under the supervision of a qualified jump master at a bungy jumping
operation. A jump master shall be responsible for the following:
1. At least one jump master at each bungy
site shall be designated as having complete control over the operation and
accountable for the operation and control of the bungy site. He shall have a
thorough knowledge of the bungy site, its equipment, operating manual and
procedures, and staff,
2. The jump
master shall select the bungy cord and adjust the rigging appropriately for
each jumper,
3. The jump master
shall take the jumper through the final stages to the jump take-off. The jump
master shall be present at the jump point during each jump,
4. For crane operations, at least 2 staff
members, 1 of whom must be a jump master, shall escort the jumper from the
preparation area to the jump point. However, when all connections are made
while on the ground and checked by 2 staff members, 1 of whom is a jumpmaster,
only 1 staff member must escort the jumper to the jump point,
5. The jump master shall be responsible for
the training of other bungy staff. All training shall be conducted by or under
the direct supervision of a jump master,
6. The jump master shall ensure that the
number of jumps being conducted at a site does not prohibit the bungy staff
from carrying out all procedures and duties for each job as set out in the
manual,
7. The jump master shall
directly supervise all staff who are in training.
(b) Jump Operator. The owner or jump master
shall designate a jump operator at each bungy jump with at least the following
duties:
1. Assisting the jump master to
prepare the jumper,
2. Attaching
the jumper to harness,
3. Assisting
in attaching the jumper to rigging,
4. Carrying out check procedures,
5. Operating the lowering system,
6. In crane operations, the jump operator may
assist in landing or recovery procedures,
7. Assisting in controlling the
public.
(c) Landing or
Recovery Operator. The owner or jump master shall designate a landing or
recovery operator at each landing area with at least the following duties:
1. Assisting the jumper to the landing
pad,
2. Assisting the jumper to the
recovery area,
3. Overseeing the
recovery of jumpers,
4. Assisting
in controlling the public.
(d) Registration Clerk. The owner or jump
master shall designate a registration clerk at each bungy site with at least
the following duties:
1. Registering the
jumper,
2. Providing all notices
and warnings to potential jumper as required under Chapter 616, F.S., and this
rule,
3. Weighing and marking of
weight on the jumper,
4.
Controlling movement of jumpers to jump platform,
5. Assisting in controlling the
public,
6. Handling the payment
process.
(e) The owner
shall provide and maintain an operating team for each bungy jump operation.
Each operating team shall have a minimum of 4 staff members, one of whom must
be a jump master.
(31)
Injury, Damage, and Incident Events.
(a) If an
accident involving a bungy jump results in death or serious injury, the owner
shall immediately report the accident to the Department and close the bungy
jump operation until further authorization is received from the
Department.
(b) All accidents
relating to a bungy jump operation shall be reported to the Department within
24 hours.
(c) Owners shall record
all injuries, damage or near-miss events in a daily log.
(32) Work Periods. It is the owner's
responsibility to ensure that staff shall take regular breaks to ensure that
fatigue does not downgrade their ability to operate an incident free operation.
If continuous operation is planned, then backup staff shall be available to
allow adequate breaks to take place.
(33) Jumper Restrictions. The owner shall
comply with the following jumper restrictions:
(a) The minimum age for jumping shall be 12
years. The owner shall secure the consent of a parent or guardian for any
jumper who is under the age of 18. The parent or guardian shall be at least 18
years old and shall sign an authorization stating he or she is the jumper's
parent or guardian and is consenting to the bungy jump. In addition, the parent
or guardian shall be present at the bungy site during the jump. The
authorization shall be executed at the bungy site in the presence of bungy
staff. The authorization shall be permanently retained by the owner with the
daily log.
(b) The owner shall
disclose to each jumper all medical conditions which may be adversely affected
by jumping. The owner shall disclose at a minimum the following medical
conditions:
1. Pregnancy,
2. High blood pressure,
3. Heart conditions,
4. Neurological disorders,
5. Epilepsy.
(c) Any jumper who, in the opinion of the
bungy staff, represents a danger to himself or others, shall not be allowed
onto the platform or to jump.
(d)
Jumpers in an intoxicated state shall not be allowed to jump.
(34) Signs. The owner shall
provide for the following signs at each bungy jump site:
(a) A sign shall be erected reflecting the
following information:
1. A warning that bungy
jumping may be a dangerous activity and may result in serious injury or death
to the jumper,
2. A warning that
injuries and death have occurred relating to bungy jumping
activities,
3. A statement in bold
capital letters that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services does not endorse this activity and does not guarantee or warrant the
safety of bungy jumping; and,
4.
The medical, weight, and age restrictions for jumpers.
(b) The following sign shall be erected and
maintained at each bungy site:
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(c) The owner shall maintain and position
signs with the information required in paragraphs (a) and (b), at the bungy
jump entrance and at the preparation area.
(d) Separate signs shall be erected which
identify the color codes of the bungy cords for the corresponding weight
classes, in accordance with the color code set forth in the operating manual.
The owner shall maintain and position a sign reflecting this information at
each weighing area.
(e) All signs
required under this section shall be in bold type and conspicuous lettering of
sufficient dimensions to accommodate the language required herein except that
the word "Warning" shall be in lettering at least 2'' inches in
height.
(35) Operating
Manual and Documentation. The owner shall provide and maintain an operating
manual at each bungy site 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., and the
following requirements:
(a) For each bungy
site, there shall be an operating manual which describes the system of
operation to be used and which addresses, but is not limited to, the following
elements:
1. A site plan showing a plan view
of the site with all components in place including fencing, site furniture and
equipment, the jump zone, safety space, jump area and jump direction
defined,
2. A site plan showing a
profile of the site defining the jump platform and its supporting structure,
the jump area, the jump zone, and the safety space,
3. A complete description of all components
in the rigging system which shall include manufacturers' specification or a
laboratory test certificate of each component,
4. A complete description of all bungy staff,
jumper and passenger safety equipment with instructions for proper
usage,
5. A complete description of
all rescue equipment,
6. A complete
job description of all personnel employed on the site with the minimum
qualifications of each person and complete detail of work periods
required,
7. A complete description
of emergency procedures to be taken in all possible scenarios which may
occur,
8. A complete description of
standard operating procedures of every person employed in the processing of the
bungy jumper,
9. A complete
description of the reporting to authorities of incidents resulting in injury or
death,
10. A complete description
of the reporting procedure for any incidents which do not result in injury but
which were not in accordance with normal operational procedures,
11. A complete description of equipment
inspection procedures and the recording of those inspections,
12. A complete description of the method of
recording verified qualifications of jump masters employed on the
site,
13. A complete description of
the method of recording verified qualifications of jump masters employed on the
site,
14. A complete description of
staff selection procedures,
15. A
complete description of the criteria for the periodic replacement of rigging,
hardware, bungy cords, harnesses and lifelines.
(b) The owner and each member of the
operating staff shall have a thorough knowledge of the operating
manual.
(c) Noncompliance with any
of the criteria or procedures contained in the operating manual is a violation
of this rule, and subject to the penalties as provided by law.
(d) A copy of the operating manual shall be
maintained at all times on the bungy site during operating hours.
(36) Daily Operating Procedures.
(a) The owner shall provide and maintain a
written check list for the daily operating procedures which shall include at
least the following:
1. Setting up the site
equipment and public amenities,
2.
Inspecting and testing of all equipment before beginning operations,
3. Inspecting and testing of protective
equipment including gloves, harnesses and life lines,
4. Inspecting and testing the communication
system for proper operation,
5.
Inspecting and testing of the jump equipment and rigging,
6. Review of the jump procedures with all
bungy staff,
7. Review of all
emergency procedures with all bungy staff,
8. Conducting test jumps with appropriate
weights on all bungy cords to be used that day,
9. Designating the jump master who is in
charge of the entire operation that day.
(b) The procedures outlined above shall be
performed each day prior to beginning bungy jump operations.
(c) Failure to complete each daily operating
procedure outlined herein shall constitute a violation of this rule.
(37) Jump Procedures.
(a) The owner shall provide and maintain
written jump procedures which shall include at least the following procedures:
1. Exclusion of all unauthorized persons from
the operating areas,
2.
Registration of jumpers to include:
a.
Name,
b. Age,
c. Weight and marking. The owner shall ensure
that 2 separate weighings on 2 separate scales by 2 different staff members are
conducted on each jumper,
3. Jumper briefing,
4. Removal of loose objects from the
jumper,
5. Preparation of the
jumper which shall include:
a. Harness or
binding attachment,
b. Instructions
to the jumper,
c. Selection and
adjustment of the bungy cord,
d.
Connection of the jumper to the rigging,
e. Re-check of all connections and harness
attachments,
f. Final Inspection by
jump master,
g. Final instructions
to the jumper,
h. Countdown to
jump,
i. Observation of
jump,
6. Landing and
recovery of jumper,
7. Off-loading
of jumper,
8. Return of jumper to
the public area,
9. Retrieval of
the bungy to the platform.
(b) There shall be a written pre-jump
checklist for each jumper for the procedures contained in subparagraphs 3., 4.,
sub-subparagraphs 5.a.-h., of paragraph (37)(a). The pre-jump checklist shall
contain the jumper's name and the jump master shall sign and date the checklist
certifying all procedures were performed. The pre-jump checklist shall be
permanently maintained as part of the daily log.
(c) The procedures outlined herein shall be
performed for each bungy jump.
(d)
Failure to complete each procedure outlined herein shall constitute a violation
of this rule.
(38) Close
Down Procedures.
(a) The owner shall provide
and maintain a written check list for the close down procedures which shall
include at least the following:
1. Equipment
cleaning and inspection,
2.
Completion of written records as required under chapter 616, F.S., and this
rule,
3. The necessary daily
maintenance of equipment, structures and facilities,
4. The storage of equipment,
5. The disposal of rubbish,
6. Security checks and lock up,
7. De-briefing of staff on critical incidents
and events occurring that day; equipment, rigging and bungy changes required
before the next day's operations start; and maintenance work not completed but
required before the next day's operations.
(b) The procedures outlined herein shall be
performed for each bungy jump.
(c)
Failure to complete each procedure outlined herein shall constitute a violation
of this rule.
(39)
Logging of Daily Activities.
(a) The owner
shall maintain a permanent log of the following daily activities for each bungy
site:
1. Confirmation that daily operating
procedures were preformed and compilation of the corresponding
checklist,
2. Compilation of the
checklists on jump procedures,
3.
Confirmation that the close down procedures were performed and compilation of
the corresponding checklist,
4. The
number of jumps made on each bungy cord. This shall be done by referencing the
permanent identification number of each cord used,
5. Compilation of the information required in
paragraphs (15)(g) and (h) of this rule. The log shall contain notation as to
whether each bungy cord should or should not be withdrawn from use because of
each factor listed in paragraphs (15)(g) and (h).
(b) The daily log shall be signed by the jump
master who is in charge of the daily operation.
(c) The owner shall maintain a separate bungy
cord log which shall contain for each bungy cord in the possession of the owner
the following information:
1. The expiration
date of the life of the cord or its materials, whichever is shorter.
2. Lot number and date of manufacture of all
materials which are a component of the bungy cord.
3. Date of manufacture of the bungy
cord.
(d) The owner
shall also retain for the useful life of each cord and for a period of one year
thereafter all invoices, bills of sale, checks for payment and other documents
which indicate the purchase, sale, testing, and manufacturing of any bungy cord
or any component materials used to manufacture a bungy cord.
(e) Owners shall obtain from the manufacturer
of any materials to be used for the manufacture of bungy cords the lot number
and date of manufacture of the materials in writing. Such documentation shall
be maintained by the owner for the useful life of each cord and for a period of
one year thereafter.
(f) Failure to
comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this rule.
(40) Emergency Procedures. The
owner shall provide and maintain emergency procedures for each bungy site that
meet at least the following:
(a) Each site
shall have an emergency plan.
(b)
First Aid Kit. A medium first aid kit, stretcher, back board and blankets shall
be held on site.
(c) First Aid
Certificate Jump Master. All jump masters shall have current first aid
certificates and shall complete an annual refresher course.
(d) Rescue Courses. The operating manual
shall specify the rescue training and qualifications required for all staff on
the site.
(e) Lighting. Adequate
Lighting shall be provided at all jump sites that operate after sunset. The
lighting system shall illuminate the jump point, the jump space and the landing
area. There shall be an emergency lighting system having its own power
source.
(41)
Noncompliance. Any bungy jump operation that is not in compliance with Chapter
616, F.S., or this rule is subject to penalties as provided therein. In the
event a bungy jump operation is closed by the Department, the bungy jump shall
remain closed until written authorization is issued by the
Department.
(42) The owner shall
not use the name of, or reference to, the Department in any advertisements,
brochures, commercials, TV or radio show, newspaper, or in any other public
manner by the owner, for the purpose of promoting a bungy jump
operation.
(43) Engineer
Certification.
(a) Prior to conducting bungy
jump operations in this state, the owner shall provide to the Department an
affidavit, or affidavits, executed by a professional engineer, or professional
engineers, containing the following information:
1. The engineer certifies the crane or
structure for use in bungy jump operations.
2. The engineer certifies all safety
equipment, including harnesses, connecting straps, safety lines, attachments,
karabiners, etc., for use in bungy jump operations.
3. The engineer certifies that the bungy
cords to be used in the bungy jump operation, as well as the manufacturing
process for the bungy cords, including quality control methods, have been
personally examined and reviewed and that the engineer found all types of bungy
cords and the manufacturing process to conform in all applicable respects to
Section 616.242, F.S., this rule
chapter, and ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0011, F.A.C. The engineer
shall further certify that the bungy cords tested and certified pursuant to
subsection (4) of this rule, were manufactured by the same manufacturing
process as those cords which are to be used in the bungy jumping
operations.
4. The engineer
certifies the safety air bag for use in bungy jump operations.
5. The engineer certifies the rigging system
for use in bungy jump operations.
6. The engineer certifies the jump space,
jump zone and jump height are appropriate for the bungy jump
operation.
7. The engineer has
reviewed the daily operating procedures, jump procedures and close down
procedures and certifies them as appropriate for the bungy jump
operation.
8. The engineer
certifies the bungy jump operation has been inspected and is in compliance with
Chapter 616, F.S., ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and
Devices Designation, as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-18.0011, F.A.C. and this
rule.
9. The engineer certifies the
bungy jump operation has undergone some form of nondestructive testing for
metal fatigue recognized by the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing,
in accordance with Section
616.242, F.S.
(44) Prohibited
Activities. The practice of bungy catapulting or reverse bungy jumping is
hereby prohibited in this state.
Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4)(c), (6) FS. Law
Implemented 616.242 FS.
New 11-11-92, Amended 6-13-93, 9-21-93, 2-23-94, 4-15-94,
7-5-94, 5-7-96, 2-14-99, 5-30-10, Formerly
5F-8.025, Amended 7-27-17,
5-2-19.