New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 14A - CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT RIDES
Subchapter 9 - OPERATION
Section 5:14A-9.24 - Non-destructive testing

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:14A-9.24

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

(a) Non-destructive testing shall be performed by the owner pursuant to the provisions of the nondestructive testing plan required at N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.15, with such additional requirements as may be established by the Department for a specific ride.

(b) The nondestructive testing plan shall include, but not be limited to:

1. The part to be tested, including photographs or illustrations;

2. The percentage of parts of each type to be tested;

3. How often the parts are to be tested; and

4. Type of NDT specified by manufacturer.

(c) The owner shall prepare a report, in writing, for all non-destructive tests performed.

(d) The report of the non-destructive tests shall include the following:

1. The name and business address of the owner;

2. The date and location where the test was performed;

3. The name of the ride;

4. The manufacturer's name and the serial number of ride;

5. The name and business address of firm that conducted the test;

6. The type of non-destructive test performed and a description of the test equipment by name and serial number;

7. The results and certification of results and the criteria used for acceptance or rejection of the part(s);

8. The part name, part number, and quantity of each part that was inspected;

9. A statement that the test was performed in compliance with the ride manufacturer's maintenance manual or bulletin, identifying the bulletin by number and giving the date of publication or revision, a copy of the NDT statement, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) test requirement, owner's requirement or Department requirement being followed;

10. A detailed map, drawing, or photograph of sufficient clarity showing the area tested;

11. If rejected, a detailed sketch of the area repaired, the manufacturer's recommendation for repair, repair method used and the results of the retest;

12. Level of certification and signature of person performing test; and

13. Level of certification and signature of person interpreting the test results.

(e) The report required in (d) above shall be received by the Department prior to operation of the ride in the State or prior to the expiration date of the NDT report on file with the Department.

(f) The inspector witnessing the NDT or inspecting the ride for the first time shall receive a copy of the technician's field report to submit with the inspection report.

(g) In the event a visual NDT inspection is ordered by the manufacturer or a regulatory agency, and discontinuities are found, the owner or regulatory agency shall order additional NDT inspection using another more stringent method of NDT inspection.

(h) A visual weld or crack inspection recommended or required by a manufacturer in the form of a supplemental notification bulletin requiring a "qualified person" perform the inspection, shall be done by an AWS Certified Weld Inspector or qualified NDT inspector in accordance with ASTM Practice E 543. The testing shall be done in accordance with the procedures and acceptance criteria of AWS D1.1, section 6 Inspections.

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