The purpose of this rulemaking is to update ASTM standards; modernize forms; increase requirements for the review of operations manuals, maintenance and training records; strengthen rules for oversite of qualified inspectors and professional ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Consumer Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5J-18.001Definitions

5J-18.0011Standards Adopted

5J-18.0012Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms

5J-18.002Application for Annual Permit, USAID Number

5J-18.003Qualified Inspectors

5J-18.004Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Rides

5J-18.005Request for Inspections, Reinspections

5J-18.0051Inspection Standards

5J-18.009Inspections by Owner or Manager

5J-18.012Fees

5J-18.0127Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties

5J-18.014Training of Managers, Attendants, and Maintenance Persons

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

5J-18.015Regulation of Go-Kart Tracks and Similar Vehicles

5J-18.0152Regulation of High Speed Go-Kart Tracks Open for Rental Concession Operation

5J-18.016Regulation of Water Parks

5J-18.024Exempt Nonmotorized or Human Powered Amusement Rides

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update ASTM standards; modernize forms; increase requirements for the review of operations manuals, maintenance and training records; strengthen rules for oversite of qualified inspectors and professional engineers; increase department monitoring and requirements for non-destructive testing; strengthen scheduling requirements; remove the option for weekend inspections for late requests; increase training for industry employees involved in maintenance, set-up and inspections of rides; increase record keeping to assist in monitoring of repairs, maintenance and inspections; increase fees to cover costs of inspection program; update penalties to address new requirements; and incorporate new rules pertaining to the regulation of high speed go-kart tracks open for rental concession operations.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amend rules to update ASTM standards and department forms; increase requirements at time of permit to include scheduling requirements; increase fees for the inspection program; adopt new rules for high speed concession go karts and update program requirements pertaining to inspection, maintenance and repairs of amusement rides.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 616.165, 616.242(3)(q), (4), (4)(b), (4)(c), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), (10)(b), (11), (13), (14), (15), (16) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 616.001, 616.241, 616.242, (4), (4)(b), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), (11), (14), (15), (16), (18), (19) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: July 2, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee Florida 32399

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michelle Faulk at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michelle Faulk, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500, phone [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.