SPS 334.32(2)(a)(a) Open overhead conductors shall be installed with a minimum vertical clearance of 18 feet over spaces where vehicles may travel and 12 feet over spaces accessible to pedestrians only.
SPS 334.32(2)(b)
(b) In locations where vehicles and frequenters regularly travel, cables shall be protected with mats, planks or other approved devices.
SPS 334.32 Note
Note: Section
525.20
(D) of the National Electrical Code adopted under ch.
SPS 316 states: “Flexible cords or cables shall be continuous without splice or tap between boxes or fittings."
SPS 334.32 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 334.29 (2) for additional information.
SPS 334.32(3)
(3) Grounding. Noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment, raceways, and other enclosures shall be grounded by an equipment grounding conductor contained within the same raceway, cable, or cord or otherwise run with the circuit conductors.
SPS 334.32 Note
Note: See NEC 250 for additional information.
SPS 334.32(4)
(4) Overcurrent protection of conductors and motors. SPS 334.32(4)(a)(a) Conductors shall be protected in accordance with their ampacities as specified in NEC 240.
SPS 334.32(5)
(5) Master switch. Each electrically operated amusement ride shall be provided with a disconnect switch or circuit breaker located within reach of the operator to permit disconnecting or shutting off the electrical power to the amusement ride.
SPS 334.32(6)
(6) Lockouts. A disconnect or other means, capable of being locked out, shall be provided to render amusement rides inoperable during inspection, maintenance and repair.
SPS 334.32 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (1) (a)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: r. (3) and (7), renum. (4) to (6) to be (3) to (5), cr. (6)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; correction in (1) (a) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.33
SPS 334.33 Lighting of exits and passageways. Access to and exits from amusement rides shall, while in operation or occupied, be provided with illumination by natural or artificial means of not less than 5 footcandles measured at all walking surface levels.
SPS 334.33 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03.
SPS 334.34(1)
(1)
General. Amusement rides shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise arranged in accordance with recognized safe practice so that frequenters are effectively prevented from entering hazardous areas.
SPS 334.34(1m)
(1m) Fences. When fences are provided in accordance with
sub. (1), they shall be constructed to meet all of the following requirements.
SPS 334.34(1m)(a)
(a) Fences shall be a height of at least 42 inches above the surface on which the spectators or riders stand.
SPS 334.34(1m)(b)
(b) Fences shall be constructed in such a fashion so as to reject a 4-inch ball at all openings, including between the bottom of the fence and the surface upon which it rests.
SPS 334.34(1m)(c)
(c) Fences shall be designed, constructed and erected to inhibit overturning by spectators or riders.
SPS 334.34(1m)(d)
(d) Where used, gates shall open away from the ride unless equipped with a positive latching device.
SPS 334.34(1m)(e)
(e) Gates shall be designed such that if opened during the amusement ride cycle, the gate will not contact the amusement ride or cause a hazard to riders.
SPS 334.34(2)(a)(a) Loading and unloading areas which are an integral part of the amusement rides shall be separated from moving parts by barriers or guardrails.
SPS 334.34(2)(b)
(b) A flexible barrier, such as a rope or chain, may be used to prevent access to the passenger-carrying devices provided the barrier is no longer than necessary and is controlled by an authorized attendant.
SPS 334.34(3)
(3) Surfaces not intended for walking. Amusement ride center platforms with moving sweeps that are adjacent to loading and unloading platforms of passenger-carrying devices shall be guarded by a standard guardrail or a center cover designed and maintained to safely support a minimum load of 200 pounds.
SPS 334.34(4)
(4) Fluorescent light tubes. Fluorescent light tubes on moving parts of amusement rides shall be sleeved or secured, or both, to prevent breakage and contact with frequenters.
SPS 334.34 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (1) and (2) (a), cr. (1m)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03, except (1m) eff. 6-1-06;
CR 08-054: r. (1m) (f), r. and recr. (3)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.35(1)
(1)
Fire extinguishers. Approved fire extinguishers having a minimum 10-B:C rating shall be provided at each amusement ride powered by an internal combustion engine.
SPS 334.35(2)
(2) Smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be provided in all dark rides, funhouses and similar structures that are not classified as public buildings or places of employment.
SPS 334.35(3)
(3) Emergency lighting. Emergency lighting shall be provided in all dark rides, funhouses and similar structures that are not classified as public buildings or places of employment.
SPS 334.35 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 08-054: am. (2) and (3)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.36
SPS 334.36 Flammable and combustible liquids and gases. Storage, dispensing and use of flammable and combustible liquids and liquefied petroleum gases shall comply with
ch. SPS 340.
SPS 334.36 Note
Note: Applicable regulations may also be found in ch.
ATCP 93, Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids.
SPS 334.36 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 01-139: am.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2013 No. 696;
CR 14-010: am. Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14.
SPS 334.37(1)
(1)
Refuse containers. Refuse containers shall be provided in and around all amusement rides. Accumulations of trash or refuse shall be removed within 24 hours.
SPS 334.37(2)
(2) Sanitary conditions. All parts of amusement rides used by frequenters shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
SPS 334.37 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03.
SPS 334.38
SPS 334.38 Maintenance, repair and modification. SPS 334.38(1)(a)(a) Amusement rides shall be maintained, repaired and modified in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.38(1)(b)
(b) Improperly maintained, repaired or modified amusement rides shall not be allowed to open to the public until tests as specified in
s. SPS 334.16 are conducted and the results accepted by the department.
SPS 334.38(2)(a)(a) Defective, improper, worn or missing parts shall be replaced or repaired.
SPS 334.38(2)(b)
(b) Maintenance, repair and replacement parts shall be of a quality equal to or better than the original parts.
SPS 334.38(2)(c)
(c) All work shall be performed by a competent, qualified mechanic capable of understanding the function of the parts and the proper installation.
SPS 334.38(2)(d)
(d) Ungraded bolts, nails, fasteners and wire shall be used only for their intended purposes.
SPS 334.38(2)(f)
(f) Wire rope shall be serviceable and free of sharp ends. Wire ropes shall be replaced under any of the following conditions:
SPS 334.38(2)(f)3.
3. More than
1/
3 of the original diameter of the outside wires is lost due to abrasion, scuffing or peening;
SPS 334.38(2)(f)5.
5. Burning, kinking, knotting, crushing or other damage which changes the structure of the rope occurs; or
SPS 334.38(2)(f)6.
6. Reduction in rope diameter occurs at any point on the rope to less than 94% of the original nominal diameter.
SPS 334.38(2)(g)
(g) Wire ropes shall be terminated using wire rope clips or other approved devices. Wire rope clips shall be installed as illustrated in Figure 334.38-1 or in an equivalent manner.
SPS 334.38(2)(h)
(h) All required safety pins and wedges shall be installed and they shall be secured with “R" keys, lynch pins, diaper pins or other devices in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.38(2)(i)
(i) Safety cables, or their equivalent, shall be provided in accordance with recognized safe practice to prevent injury resulting from the failure of hangers, door hinges and similar parts. Safety cables shall be secured in a manner to maintain their design strength. The clipping of wire rope safety cables shall be as illustrated in Figure 334.38-2 or in an equivalent manner.
SPS 334.38(2)(j)
(j) Terminating ends of hydraulic and pneumatic lines shall be provided with restraints to prevent whipping in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.38(3)
(3) Modification. Modifications required by the manufacturer to improve amusement ride safety shall be made.
SPS 334.38 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (1) and (3)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: r. (2) (e)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; correction in (1) (b), (2) (f) 1., (g), (i) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
Figure 334.38-2
SAFETY CABLES
SPS 334.39
SPS 334.39 Welding. Welding of structural members and other critical parts of amusement rides shall comply with
chs. SPS 361 to
366.
SPS 334.39 Note
Note: Pursuant to s.
SPS 305.34 (1) and
(4), no person may perform structural welding on amusement rides unless the person holds a registration issued by the department as a registered welder. A registered welder is to perform only those structural welding procedures for which the person has qualified by test with the last 4 years.
SPS 334.39 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 01-139: am.
Register June 2002 No. 558, eff. 7-1-02;
CR 02-127: am.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register February 2008 No. 626; correction made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.40
SPS 334.40 Air compressors and equipment. Air compressors, air compressor tanks and related equipment shall be constructed, tested, maintained and inspected as specified in
ch. SPS 341.
SPS 334.41
SPS 334.41 Accident reporting. Injuries to frequenters caused by amusement rides that require more than first aid treatment shall be reported by the owner to the department on form SBD-211 within 2 business days of the injury. A copy of the owner's report to the insurance carrier may be submitted in place of form SBD-211 if the report includes the same information as the form. Fatalities caused by amusement rides shall be reported to the department or the state division of emergency management within 24 hours of occurrence.
SPS 334.41 Note
Note: Accidents are to be reported to the Department's Division of Industry Services, P.O. Box 7302, Madison, WI 53707-7302. Form SBD-211 may be obtained from the Division at the same address or at the Division's Web site at
http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/industry-services.
SPS 334.41 Note
Note: The department can be contacted at 608/266-7548 during normal business hours. The State Division of Emergency Management can be contacted at 800/943-0003 during nonbusiness hours.
SPS 334.41 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03.
SPS 334.42
SPS 334.42 Wind and storm hazards. An amusement ride which is exposed to wind or storms shall not be operated under dangerous weather conditions except to release or discharge occupants.
SPS 334.42 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92.
SPS 334.43(1)
(1) Any person, group or business contracting or leasing for the installation and use of amusement rides shall carry a condition in a contract or agreement that the amusement ride owner meets the conditions of this chapter prior to the opening for use by frequenters.
SPS 334.43(2)
(2) Before any amusement ride is operated, the owner of the amusement ride shall provide a copy of the insurance contract required under
s. SPS 334.035 to the person, group or business contracting or leasing the installation and use of the amusement ride.
SPS 334.43 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03; emerg. cr. (2), eff. 1-1-08;
CR 07-086: renum. Comm 34.43 to be (1), cr. (2)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.45
SPS 334.45 Go-karts, dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles. SPS 334.45(1)(1)
Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to go-karts, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles and similar rider-controlled vehicles which carry or convey passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for use as an amusement ride. These provisions shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements in this chapter.
SPS 334.45(2)(a)(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with passenger padding to minimize the risk of injury to the driver, such as steering wheel pad, headrest pad and steering wheel support post pad.
SPS 334.45(2)(b)
(b) All vehicles shall be guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation, unless vehicle passing is not allowed.
