The purpose of these rules is: (1) to add several amusement rides in the super amusement ride classification; (2) to update materials incorporated by reference; (3) to provide a definition for “transport” as it is used in s. 616.242(14), Florida ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

    Division of Consumer Services

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    5J-18.001Definitions

    5J-18.0011Standards Adopted

    5J-18.0142Reporting of Accidents and Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defects

    5J-18.050Games

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of these rules is: (1) to add several amusement rides in the super amusement ride classification; (2) to update materials incorporated by reference; (3) to provide a definition for “transport” as it is used in s. 616.242(14), Florida Statutes; and (4) to add games approved to operate within the state.

    SUMMARY: The proposed rules will define several amusement rides in the super amusement ride classification; update materials incorporated by reference; provide a definition of “transport”; and update the list of authorized games.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

    The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The department’s economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes. As part of this analysis, the department relied upon the Fair Rides database to determine the rides currently operating in the state under these classifications and those that may enter and operate in the upcoming year. Additionally, no interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact and the Florida Amusement Device and Attraction Advisory Committee has approved the classification changes.

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 616.165, 616.241(10), 616.242(4) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 616.001, 616.241(10), 616.242 FS.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Michelle Faulk, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; (850)410-3838

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    5J-18.001 Definitions.

    The definitions in Sections 616.001 and 616.242(3), F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:

    (1) through (3) No change.

    (4) Super Amusement Ride – Means an amusement ride which, because of its design, size, passenger capacity, restraint system or operating characteristics, requires an extensive or extraordinary amount of inspection time to assure compliance with requirements of law and rule, when compared with kiddie or non-kiddie amusement rides. The following amusement rides, and all like rides are classified as super amusement rides.

    Amusement Ride Manufacturer

    Amusement Ride Name

    Allen Hershell

    Flying Bobs

    Arrow Dynamics

    Flume Ride

    Bertazzon

    Super Himalaya

    Blackmon Engineering

    Vertical Accelerator

    Bruno Rixen

    Cable Water Ski, Knee Ski

    Bungee Adventure

    Ejection Seat, Ripline

    Chance Rides

    Century Wheel, Giant Wheel, Chaos, Falling

     

    Star, Gentle Giant, Gondola Wheel,

     

    Inverter, Slingshot, Sky Wheel, Flying

     

    Bobs, Alpine Bobs, Thunderbolt, Rock-n-Roll,

     

    Music Fest, Himalaya

    Cosmont

    Jaguar Express

    Euro Rides

    Double Shock, Shock Wave

    FarFabri/Fabbri

    Backlash, Banzi, Bonzai, Crazy Dance,

     

    Evolution, Flipper, Footloose, Force 10,

     

    Megadrops, Space Loop

    Funtime

    Ejection Seat

    Funtime Handles

    Slingshot

    Future Amusements

    Wild Thang

    Gravity Works

    Blender, Ejection Seat, Skyscraper

    Harper & Parsons

    Vertical Accelerator

    Heinrich Mack

    Runaway Trains, See Sturm Bahn, Raupen

     

    Bahn, Polar Express, Cortina Bob

    Inta Fair Holland

    Giant Wheel

    Huss Heiner

    1001 Nachts, Enterprise, Pirate, Pirate

     

    Ship, Rainbow, Top Spin, Tornado

    Intamin Inc.

    Island In the Sky, Parachute Ride

    K.T. Emmitt

    Devastator

    K.T. Enterprises

    Twister

    K.M.G.

    Fireball, Wild Claw

    Larson/Hi Roller Mfg/LMC

    Ring of Fire, Superloop, Fireball

    Leap of Faith

    Wild Claw

    Majestic Rides Mfg.

    Music Express

    MCL Park

    Giant Wheel, Gondola Wheel

    Modail

    Space Roller

    Mulligan Enterprises

    Giant Wheel, Gondola Wheel

    O.D. Hopkins

    Sky Lift, Sky Ride, Sky Glider

    Oceaneering International

    Shuttle Launch Experience

    Philadelphia Toboggan

    Roller Coaster

    Pinfari

    Looping Roller Coaster, Zyclon

    Pro Drag LLC

    Nitro Alley Dragster

    Reverchon

    Explorer, Log Flume, White Water, Niagra

     

    Flume, Roc-N-Rapids, White Water Flume,

     

    Wild River, Himalaya, Bee Bop Express, Polar Express

    Rides R Us

    Human Slingshot

    S & S Power

    Double Shot Towers, Snow Shot, Space Shot

    Schiff

    Roller Coaster

    Schwarzkofp

    Dopple Loop, Log Flume, Wildcat Coaster, Swiss Bobs

    S.P.C.

    Moonraker, Mark I, Gondola Wheel, Pirate Ship, Hang 10

    Sky Fun I

    Sky Coaster

    Sky Venture

    Sky Venture

    Soriani Moser

    Crazy Flip, Dream Machine, Drop of Fear, Extacy, Flip N Out,

     

    G Force, Star Force, Wild River Raft, Wind Shear

    Coaster Works

    Dania Beach Hurricane

    The Joseph Co.

    Vertical Accelerator

    Top Fun

    Terminator

    Tivoli

    Force 10, Spinout, Orbitor, Predator, Scorpion, Typhoon

    Tower Specialties

    Ricky’s Rocket, Vertical Accelerator

    Universal

    Sky Ride

    Wisdom/WMI Industries

    Gravitron/Starship type amusement rides; Stampede

    Zierer

    Flitzer, Racing Flitzer, Wave Swinger

    Zamperla

    Energy Storm, Mixer, Power Surge,

     

    Turbo Force, Windstorm Roller Coaster,

     

    Wave Swinger

    Multiple Manufacturers

    Waterslides (same platform, multiple slides)

    Multiple Manufacturers

    Zipline/Ropes Course Structures

    Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 616.001, 616.242 FS. History–New 9-15-92, Amended 9-21-93, 2-23-94, 2-14-99, 1-22-02, Formerly 5F-8.001, Amended         .

     

    5J-18.0011 Standards Adopted.

    The following standards, materials and practices are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of these publications may be obtained from the associations referenced below and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500.  Posting of the following materials on the internet for purposes of public examination would violate federal copyright law.

    (1) ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designation.

    (a) No change.

    (b) F770-14 F 770-06a “Standard Practice for Ownership, and Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (c) F 846-92 (reapproved 2003) “Standard Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (d) F 853-05 “Standard Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (e) F 893-05a “Standard Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (c) (f) F1159-11 F 1159-03a  “Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Patron Directed, Artificial

    Climbing Walls, Dry Slide, Coin Operated and Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Rides and Devices and Air-Supported Structures.”

    (d) (g) F1193-06 “Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (h) F 1305-94 (2002) “Standard Guide for Classification of Amusement Ride and Device Related Injuries and Illnesses.”

    (e) (i) F1957-99 (2011) (2004) “Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness-Durometer Hardness.”

    (f) (j) F2007-12 F 2007-07a  “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities.”

    (g) (k) F2137-13 F 2137-04 (2009) “Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (h) (l) F2291-14 F 2291-09a “Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    (i) (m) F2374-10 F 2374-07a “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of

    Inflatable Amusement Devices.”

    (j) (n) F2375-09 (2009) “Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets

    and Netting/Mesh Used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas, and Attractions.”

    (k) (o) F2376-13 F 2376-08 “Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and

    Operation of Water Slide Systems.”

    (l) (p) F2460-11 F 2460-07 “Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats.”

    (m) (q) F2461-09 (2009) “Standard Practice for Manufacture, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of

    Aquatic Play Equipment.”

    (n) F2959-14 “Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses.”

    (o) F2974-13 “Standard Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices.”

    The above referenced F-24 Committee standards are compiled by ASTM International in the 2014 2009 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 15.07. A copy of this publication or the individual standards can be obtained by contacting ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P. O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959; Phone (610)832-9500; www.astm.org.

    (2) National Electrical Code (NEC) Handbook, Article 525, “Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events,” 2014 2008 Edition. A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the National Fire Protection Association at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471; Phone 1(800)344-3555; www.nfpa.org.

    (3) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Document 101, “Life Safety Code”, 2012 2009 Edition, Paragraphs Chapters 3.3.36.10 3.3.32.10, 12.4.7, and 13.4.7, each entitled “Special Amusement Buildings” and the corresponding provisions of Annex A. The chapters listed in this section succeeded Chapters 8-4.6 and 9-4.6 of the “Life Safety Code.” A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the National Fire Protection Association at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471; Phone 1(800)344-3555; www.nfpa.org.

    (4) ASTM International Designation E543-13 E 543-08a, “Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.” A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P. O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959; Phone (610)832-9500; www.astm.org.

    (5) American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, “Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,” 2011 2006 Edition. A copy of this publication can be obtained by contacting the American Society For Nondestructive Testing, 1711 Arlingate Lane, Post Office Box 28518, Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518; phone 1(800)222-2768; www.asnt.org.

    Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(4) FS. History–New 2-14-99, Amended 10-2-07, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.0011, Amended          .

     

    5J-18.0142 Reporting of Accidents and Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defects.

    (1) No change.

    (2) Relevant to the application and enforcement of Section 616.242(14), F.S., “transport” shall be defined

    as the conveyance of a patron from one place to another.  “Transport” is not limited by reference to a specific means of transportation.

    (3)(2) Mechanical, Structural or Electrical defects shall be reported to the department, in writing, in

    accordance with Section 616.242(14), F.S., on department form FDACS 03430, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defect Report, Rev. 01/09, incorporated by reference in 5J-18.0012, F.A.C.

    Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(14) FS. History–New 2-14-99, Amended 5-30-05, Formerly 5F-8.0142, Amended           .

     

    5J-18.050 Games.

    (1) through (3) No change.

    (4) Authorized Games. The following games when operated in accordance with the operating standards and procedures prescribed by this rule may be exhibited at public fairs and expositions:

    (a) through (y) No change.

    (z) Goblet Pitch game. Goblet glasses shall be aligned in straight rows on a five foot by eight foot table

    centered in the concession booth. Goblet glasses shall be painted different colors. A standard sized wiffle ball shall be tossed by the player, and the player shall be awarded a prize if the ball lands in a goblet glass that is any color other than white.

    (z) Race group games. The winner of the game shall be determined solely by the skill of the player. The operator may not control or select the position which wins. A player may play in any position the player selects. A prize shall be given at the end of every game.

    (aa) through (jj) No change.

    (kk) Ping Pong Ball game. Standard ping pong balls and standard sixteen ounce plastic cups shall be used. 

    Cups shall be placed in a pyramid shape and shall be securely attached to the table to ensure stability.  From a distance of approximately four feet balls are tossed into the cups.  The width of the opening of the cup shall be such that there will not be less than one inch clearance on one side of the ball. Uniform ping pong balls and cups shall be used. Prizes shall be awarded every time a ball lands in a cup and shall follow the standard trade up format for larger prizes.

    (kk) through (mm) renumbered (ll) through (nn) No change. 

    (oo) Race group games. The winner of the game shall be determined solely by the skill of the player. The operator may not control or select the position which wins. A player may play in any position the player selects. A prize shall be given at the end of every game.

    (nn) through (ggg) renumbered (pp) through (iii) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 616.241(10), 616.242(4) FS. Law Implemented 616.241(10) FS. History–New 5-8-94, Amended 2-14-99, 5-30-10, Formerly 5F-8.050, Amended           .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Allan Harrison, Chief of Fair Rides Inspection

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 25, 2016

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 2/24/2016

Document Information

Comments Open:
4/28/2016
Summary:
The proposed rules will define several amusement rides in the super amusement ride classification; update materials incorporated by reference; provide a definition of “transport”; and update the list of authorized games.
Purpose:
The purpose of these rules is: (1) to add several amusement rides in the super amusement ride classification; (2) to update materials incorporated by reference; (3) to provide a definition for “transport” as it is used in s. 616.242(14), Florida Statutes; and (4) to add games approved to operate within the state.
Rulemaking Authority:
616.165, 616.241(10), 616.242(4) FS.
Law:
616.001, 616.241(10), 616.242 FS.
Contact:
Michelle Faulk, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; (850) 410-3838.
Related Rules: (4)
5J-18.001. Definitions
5J-18.0011. Standards Adopted
5J-18.0142. Reporting of Accidents and Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defects
5J-18.050. Games