Illinois Administrative Code
Title 56 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Part 6000 - AMUSEMENT RIDE AND ATTRACTION SAFETY ACT
Section 6000.302 - Outdoor and Indoor Concession Go-Karts

1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat cushions.

2) All vehicles shall be guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.

3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.

4) Vehicles' shall be equipped with a guarding system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive mechanism except the tires. The guarding system shall also cover the exhaust to protect the passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.

5) Vehicles' fuel tanks shall be mounted and/or guarded in such manner that provides protection to the passenger during operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps shall conform to ANSI SAE J-1241.

6) Wheels shall be retained by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method recommended by the manufacturer. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material shall not be re-used.

1) The surface of the track or course used by go-karts shall be of a solid and binding material.

2) A barrier system shall be installed around the inner and outer edges of the track or course used by go-karts. It shall be securely anchored and extend the entire length of the track or course. The system may be a guardrail, rubber tires, a runoff strip or embankment of friable earth or gravel or a combination thereof.

3) A fence or railing system shall be installed at maintenance buildings, driveways, pit areas, and fuel storage pumping areas to keep patrons awaiting amusement rides and spectators from entering these track areas without the permission of, or direction by, track personnel.

4) No intersecting course configurations, including but not limited to a figure 8 course configuration, shall be permitted.

1) The attendants or assistants shall be able to clearly view the entire course.

2) Fire extinguishers shall be charged and readily available to the track personnel at all times in accordance with ASTM F-2007-12 .

3) The refueling of vehicles with internal combustion engines or the charging of batteries in electric powered karts shall take place in the pit areas.

4) All storage containers of gasoline and other flammables shall be in accordance with Section 6000.190 (Fire Prevention and Protection).

5) Beginning at twilight at an outdoor operation, track lighting is required. During indoor operation, track lighting is required. Track lighting shall be in accordance with ASTM F-2007-12.

6) Monitoring

7) A separate and distinct maintenance log shall be kept for each vehicle. The maintenance logs shall be kept on a daily basis and kept available for inspector's review. All replacement of parts should be documented in the maintenance log for that vehicle. A comment section should be provided. On a daily basis, the track mechanic shall sign each log sheet indicating that the vehicle is ready to operate. This log shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

8) Only one patron per seat shall be permitted in each vehicle. No in-line riding shall be permitted.

1) The Director may approve an operating permit for an existing facility that does not meet the requirements of this Section if the following apply:

2) If, after January 1, 2007, any modifications are made to an existing track that would have otherwise been exempt under this Section, the existing track with the modifications shall not be eligible for a waiver and shall comply with this Section.

3) Tracks constructed on or after January 1, 2007 shall comply with this Section and are not eligible for a waiver under subsection (d)(1).