§ 139a.33. Site requirements.
(a) Adequate storage shall be provided to protect equipment from physical, chemical and ultra-violet ray damage. The storage area shall be secured against unauthorized entry.
(b) There shall be a public address system in operation during the hours of business. There shall be a radio communication link on the permanent platform sites between the platform and the landing/recovery area or vessel.
(c) The staff shall be easily identifiable.
(d) Instructions to jumpers shall be placed at the entrance to the approved operating site.
(e) There shall be a means of communication to local emergency services within 200 feet of the approved operating site.
(f) An operator shall allow jumps only under the direct control of a jump master.
(g) Adjustments for the weight of each jumper shall be made by the jump master’s selection of bungee cord or length of webbing or rope attached to the bungee cord, or both.
(h) A sign shall be erected listing medical restrictions and age requirements for jumpers. The sign shall be clearly visible.
(i) Staff shall be briefed for each day’s operations. This shall include assignment of the designated jump master where more than one jump master is on site.
(j) A registration form shall be completed for each jumper. The form shall include the following information:
(1) The name, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number.
(2) Medical factors and exclusions.
(3) Age and weight.
(k) Each jumper shall be briefed by a jump master on the jumping, landing, lowering and recovery procedures.
(l) Adequate lighting shall be provided at a site that operates at any time during the period 1/2 hour prior to sunset until 1/2 hour after sunrise. The lighting system shall be capable of at least lighting the jump platform, the jump space and the landing area.
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