Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) The inspector shall waive the requirement
that an owner or agent be inspected under this Section prior to operation if an
owner or agent gives satisfactory proof that all amusement rides, amusement
attractions, and the carnival or fair site have passed an inspection conducted
by the State Fire Marshal or the local fire protection agency. The inspection
by the State Fire Marshal or local fire protection agency must have been
conducted no more than 5 days prior to the department's inspection and must
have been conducted in accordance with standards and requirements that are at
least equal to those requirements and standards applicable to fire protection
and prevention established in this Part.
b) If the inspection requirements have not
been waived under the requirements of Section 6000.190(a), then the following
shall apply.
1) The manager shall provide a
portable fire extinguisher complying with NFPA 10 within 125 feet of any
amusement ride, amusement attraction, or electrical distribution
system.
2) Flammable waste, such as
oily rags and other flammable or combustible materials, shall be placed in a
covered metal container that shall be kept in easily accessible locations. The
containers shall not be kept at or near access, egress or aisles.
3) Fire and smoke detecting systems shall be
installed in each building or structure used in an amusement ride or amusement
attraction that requires a darkened interior during operation.
4) Gasoline, other flammable liquids and
flammable gases shall be stored in reasonably cool and ventilated places in
accordance with NFPA 30.
A) Dispensing of
these liquids shall be from approved safety cans painted red and marked with
the word "Gasoline" in 1/2" high letters in a contrasting color. Damaged or
leaking fuel containers are prohibited.
B) Smoking and/or the carrying of open flame,
lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes is prohibited in any area where these
liquids or gases are stored or transferred from one container to
another.
C) Bulk storage
(quantities over 12 gallons) is not permitted in any area accessible to the
public.
5) Fabric
constituting part of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall meet the
flame spread ratings of NFPA 701. A certificate or a test report from the
fabric manufacturer or approved testing agency indicating a fire resistance
rating equal to or better than the above standard shall be available upon
request.
6) "No Smoking" signs
shall be posted at the entrances/exits to all amusement rides or amusement
attractions that require a darkened interior during operation.