Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 380 - Department of Labor
Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules
Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections
Section 380:55-15-5 - Inspector qualifications

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 380:55-15-5

Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024

Inspector qualifications are as follows:

(1) Political Subdivision Inspector

(A) Must be employed by City, county, or other recognized governmental entity.

(B) Must be empowered to order and enforce cessation of ride operation due to unsafe condition.

(C) Must be National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) certified inspector level I (basic).

(D) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.

(2) Insurance Inspector

(A) Must be employed or contracted by an amusement liability insurance carrier listed with the Insurance Commission to do business in Oklahoma.

(B) Must be empowered to revoke insurance coverage on rides and attractions because of safety violations and immediately notify the Department of Labor of revocation and noted safety hazards.

(C) Must transmit legible copies of inspection reports to the Department of Labor with 7 (seven) calendar days.

(D) Must be NAARSO certified inspector Level I (basic); and Level II (advanced) after March 1, 1995.

(3) Department of Labor Inspector

(A) Must be employed by the Oklahoma Department of Labor.

(B) Must meet the job qualification as listed by the Office of Personnel Management.

(C) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.

(4) Waiver Inspector

(A) Must be a full time employee of the amusement ride owner/operator or the owner/operator themselves.

(B) Must be empowered to order cessation of ride operation due to unsafe conditions (mechanical and operational).

(C) Must be NAARSO certified inspector Level I (basic), after March 1, 1995.

(D) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.

(5) All inspectors shall be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age and be issued a certificate of competency by the Department of Labor attesting that they meet the minimum qualifications.

Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95

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