New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 14A - CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT RIDES
Subchapter 9 - OPERATION
Section 5:14A-9.7 - Set-up and installation

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:14A-9.7

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

(a) The site on which rides are to be erected shall be reasonably:

1. Free of large rocks and debris that might pose a hazard;

2. Well maintained to ensure safe operation;

3. Free of holes that might pose a hazard;

4. Sufficiently level to allow safe operation of the ride; and

5. Far enough away from vehicle traffic to provide a safe environment for the public.

(b) Wherever required by the manufacturer, proper protection between the amusement device and the ground shall be provided.

(c) Whenever foundations are required for a ride, the owner shall submit the required documentation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.12 and 2.13.

(d) A mobile amusement ride set-up at a fixed location shall be permitted to have utility lines (that is, electric, water, pneumatic, hydraulic, liquid waste) for portable equipment, in compliance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, extending a maximum of 20 feet beyond the ride perimeter. Utility lines beyond 20 feet from the ride perimeter shall be part of the fixed location infrastructure and comply with N.J.A.C. 5:23 for permanent installations. Portable utility lines in at a fixed location, and connection of those lines, shall be surrounded by barriers to limit access to only authorized personnel. Means of shutting off utility supply that comply with applicable codes shall be provided at the point where a portable line connects to a permanent line.

1. Portable electrical wiring shall comply with Article 525 of the National Electric Code as required under the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23.

(e) Portable or vehicle-mounted electrical generators * (15 kilowatts or larger)*, the associated components, and the portable distribution system shall be certified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(f) and shall comply with Article 525 of the electrical subcode of the Uniform Construction Code.

1. Components of a portable electrical system not included in the certificate of compliance shall be certified by a recognized electrical testing agency or a New Jersey State-licensed electrical contractor prior to use. The certification shall be maintained on site.

(f) Set-up and installation of amusement rides shall comply with N.J.A.C. 5:14A-7.5.

(g) Set-up of an amusement ride and inspection thereof, shall be performed in accordance with the Set-Up Manual (N.J.A.C. 5:14A-2.14) by, or under the supervision of, an RCMT each time the ride is set-up.

1. Exception: Set-up of an inflatable amusement ride and inspection thereof, as described in the Set-Up Manual, shall not require an RCMT, but shall be performed by a maintenance technician.

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