Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) When a major
modification is performed to a ride having a valid type certification, the type
certification shall no longer be valid. The ride shall be taken out of service
or the manufacturer shall apply for an amended type certification.
1. For the modified portion(s) of the ride,
the application shall be based on the rules in place at the time of the
application for the modification.
2. For the unmodified portion(s) of the ride,
the application shall be based on the rules in place at the time of the
original application, except that safety bulletins issued since the original
application shall govern.
3. When a
ride with a valid a type certification is modified by the owner and the
manufacturer does not apply for an amended type certification, the owner shall
apply for an individual approval.
(b) The application for an amended type
certification shall include the following:
1.
One copy of the original type certification issued by the Department;
2. All supplemental safety bulletins, safety
alerts, or notifications issued following the issuance of the original type
certification;
3. One full set of
drawings, designs, specifications, and other construction documents, signed and
sealed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New
Jersey or, when the design is performed out-of-State, another qualified
individual with substantially equivalent credentials, that demonstrate
compliance with the design requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:14A-7, that comply with
N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.12, and
are necessary for full and complete review of the major modification;
4. The name and address for official
correspondence, pursuant to
5:14A-5.8; and
5. The differences between the information
submitted in support of the original type certification and that provided with
the application for an amended type certification shall be clearly
shown.
(c) Within 30
calendar days of receipt of a complete application, the Department shall send
to the applicant either an amended type certification, temporary amended type
certification or a denial of the application.
1. The denial shall be in writing and shall
outline the reason(s) for such denial.
2. Failure to issue the certification within
30 calendar days of submittal of a complete application shall be deemed a
denial for the purpose of appeal.
(d) Provided that the manufacturer supports
the ride within the full meaning of these rules, an amended type certification
shall be valid for a period of three years or until a new amended type
certification has been obtained.
1. An
application to renew the amended type certification shall be
required.
2. The renewal
application shall comply with the rules in place at the time of the original
application, except that safety bulletins issued since the original application
shall govern.
3. The renewal of an
amended type certification for a ride type that has not undergone a subsequent
major modification shall not require an engineering review.
