Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER
Subject 120-3-28 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARNIVAL RIDES
Rule 120-3-28-.09 - Control of Operation
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Carnival rides shall be operated only by competent operators at least 16 years of age.
(2) Every operator shall have knowledge of the use and function of all normal operating controls, signal systems, and safety devices applicable to the ride and of the proper use, function, capacity, and speed of the particular ride which he is operating. An operator shall be in the immediate vicinity of the operating controls during operation and shall have complete control of the r ide at all times while being operated for the public's use. When the ride is shut down, provisions shall be made to prevent operation by the public.
(3) No person other than the trained operator shall be permitted to handle such controls during normal operation. This provision does not apply to carnival rides designed to be operated or controlled by a passenger.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-90.
