§ 139.41. General.
(a) Design and construction. Manufacturers and fabricators of amusement rides and attractions shall design and construct the amusement rides, devices and structures to carry all loads safely and to withstand normal stresses to which they may be subjected. Structural materials and construction of rides and attractions must conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards and specifications. This information shall also be furnished by the owner or operator for existing rides and attractions if required by the Department. Stress analysis and other data pertinent to the design, structure, factors of safety or performance characteristics shall be in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
(b) ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards. Manufacturers and fabricators of amusement rides and attractions shall comply with current ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards concerning amusement rides and devices as they pertain to manufacturer responsibilities for equipment design, testing, erection, operation maintenance and inspections. These ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards and subsequent amendments are incorporated by reference.
(c) Changes or modifications.
(1) The applicable standards shall be the ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards in effect as of the earlier of the following:
(i) The date of contract for original manufacture of the amusement ride or attraction.
(ii) The date of the bill of sale from the manufacturer to the original purchaser of the amusement ride or attraction.
(2) Any changes or modifications to the ASTM International F-24 Committee Standards after the earlier of the dates described in paragraph (1)(i) and (ii) may not apply to the amusement ride or amusement attraction unless the standards themselves require retroactive implementation or the Department makes adherence to these new standards a condition of registration.
(d) An amusement ride or amusement attraction shall operate in strict accordance with the applicable ASTM International Standards. If the attraction is modified the latest version of the ASTM International Standards shall apply to the change, alteration or modifications.
(e) Owners of existing amusement rides and attractions are responsible for obtaining the required construction maintenance and operational information from the manufacturer if available.
Source The provisions of this § 139.41 amended December 12, 2008, effective December 13, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 6843. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (276969).
Cross References This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 139.43 (relating to passenger-carrying rides).
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