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.
SPS 334.45(2)(c)
(c) All vehicles equipped with seat belts shall be equipped with rollover protection in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.45(2)(d)
(d) The maximum speed for a vehicle used by drivers under 52 inches in height shall be 8 mph. The speed of every vehicle shall be set at a limit not to exceed the maximum speed for which the track is designed and in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.45(2)(e)
(e) Vehicles shall be equipped with a guarding system in compliance with recognized safe practice that covers or encloses all moving parts of the drive mechanism, except the wheels.
SPS 334.45(2)(f)
(f) Thermal protection shall be provided for the exhaust system.
SPS 334.45(2)(g)
(g) Vehicle fuel tanks shall be mounted or guarded in such a manner that provides protection to the driver during operation and if an accident should occur.
SPS 334.45(2)(h)
(h) The brake and speed controls shall be readily identified as to function and shall return automatically to a nonoperational position when released.
SPS 334.45(2)(i)
(i) The seat, back rest and leg area of every go-kart shall be so designed as to retain the driver on the go-kart in the event of a collision at the front, rear or sides of the go-kart.
SPS 334.45(2)(j)
(j) All vehicles shall be provided with impact absorbing bumpers or energy absorption body parts.
SPS 334.45(3)(a)(a) The surface of the track or course used by go-karts shall be smooth and of a solid and binding material, such as concrete or asphalt.
SPS 334.45(3)(b)
(b) The minimum width for go-kart tracks where vehicles travel more than 8 mph shall be 3 vehicle widths throughout the entire course or track.
SPS 334.45(3)(c)1.1. A barrier system shall be installed around the inner and outer edges of the track or course used by go-karts, and it shall extend the entire length of the track or course. Openings in the barrier system for the entrance or exit of vehicles shall be protected in the direction of travel. The system shall consist of a guard rail, rubber tires, a runoff strip level with the track surface, or an embankment of friable earth or gravel or a combination thereof.
SPS 334.45(3)(c)2.
2. If rubber tires are used for a barrier system, the tires shall be free of the rims or wheels. The tires shall be installed to provide an effective barrier without allowing the go-karts to rise over them or penetrate underneath them.
SPS 334.45(3)(c)3.
3. If a metal, wood or fiberglass rail is used for a barrier system, the rail surface shall be kept free of sharp or protruding edges or seams, and it shall be maintained so that there is no loose or unsecured area.
SPS 334.45(3)(c)4.
4. A barrier system shall be installed to designate and protect the pit area or passenger loading area.
SPS 334.45(3)(d)
(d) A fence or railing system at least 42 inches high shall be installed at maintenance buildings, driveways, pit areas, and fuel storage pumping areas to keep frequenters from entering these track areas without the permission of, or direction by, the track personnel.
SPS 334.45(3)(e)
(e) No intersecting track or course configuration shall be permitted.
SPS 334.45(3)(f)
(f) Any pole, post or solid obstruction that may be accidentally struck shall be protected by a resilient, energy-absorbing system.
SPS 334.45(3)(g)
(g) Fire extinguishers with a minimum 10-B:C rating shall be conspicuously located within 50 feet of the pit area and fueling point.
SPS 334.45(4)(a)(a) The attendants shall be able to clearly view the entire course.
SPS 334.45(4)(b)
(b) The refueling of vehicles may not take place in any area where frequenters are present.
SPS 334.45 Note
Note: Fuel storage and fueling operations are regulated under ch.
ATCP 93, Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids.
SPS 334.45(4)(c)
(c) During nighttime operation, track lighting with a minimum lighting level of 5 footcandles at the track surface shall be provided.
SPS 334.45(4)(d)
(d) A means shall be provided to safely alert the drivers of the vehicles to a caution situation or to stop the vehicles in case of an emergency.
SPS 334.45(4)(e)
(e) Smoking shall not be permitted while operating a vehicle or in the pit area.
SPS 334.45(4)(f)
(f) Vehicles shall not be operated with more than one person per seat unless the vehicle is designed for such operation by the vehicle manufacturer.
SPS 334.45(5)(a)(a) A conspicuous sign shall be posted at the ticket window or track entrance indicating at least the following information:
SPS 334.45(5)(a)4.
4. Loose clothing and hair longer than shoulder length must be secured.
SPS 334.45(5)(b)
(b) A conspicuous sign shall be posted at the boarding or starting area indicating at least the following information:
