SECTION 380:55-1-2. Definitions 2

  The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Act" means the Amusement Ride Safety Act, 40 O.S. § 460 et seq.

"Actual inspection time" means the time the inspector is at the amusement area include: unloading, erection, relocating, set up, testing, observation, repair maintenance and delays incident hereto.

"Alteration" means any change in either the structural or operational characteristics of the amusement ride which will alter its performance from that specified in the design criteria of the manufacturer. [40 O.S. 460.1]

"Amusement area" means that which is commonly referred to as the midway. An area occupied by an activity, exposition show or amusement ride or rides. It is principally devoted to offering amusement exhibits, or entertainment to the public. All structures that receive electrical power from an independent source, which also serves amusement rides and attractions, are included within the amusement area.

"Fees" mean those fees provided for in the Amusement Ride Safety Act and further defined in Subchapter 5 of this Chapter.

"Inspection" means the process by which inspectors determine the safety status of an amusement ride at the scheduled inspection site. It also means attempted inspections of rides registered with the owner that would have been inspected had the show arrived at the site as scheduled.

"Inspector" means an individual determined qualified by the Commissioner of Labor based upon the inspectors background, training and experience who inspects amusement rides covered by the Act. Inspectors so qualified may be issued an appropriate identification card by the Commissioner of Labor.

"Operator" means the person who is physically operating the ride during that period of time when it is open to the public.

"Owner" includes the term "operator" as that term is defined in the Act.

"Red tag" means a red colored tag affixed to a ride or a part thereof, by an inspector indicating to the public and the owner that the ride is in violation of the Act and therefore shall not be operated.

"Registration number" means a number permanently assigned to each amusement ride. The number tag is to be permanently affixed for identification purposed to a main structural member of the ride and shall not be removed unless so directed by an inspector.

"Scope of inspection" includes: access and egress ramps, steps, walkways, the mechanical or physical ride itself to include foundation, supports, and blocking. Also included within the scope are power sources and amusement area or midways which may become hazardous to the public.

"Show" means a group of rides, the property of one or more owners.

"Written order for the temporary cessation of operation" means a written order will be provided to the onside owner, manager, or operator. It shall be signed by the inspector, identify the safety violation and the correction necessary. It shall be countersigned by the onsite owner, manager, or operator.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3083, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 4215, eff 7-25-94; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3263, eff 7-13-98; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 410, eff 12-12-00 through 7-14-01 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3538, eff 9-14-01]

Note

EDITOR’S NOTE: This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency amendatory action, the last prior permanent text is reinstated. Therefore, on 7-15-01 (after the 7-14-01 expiration of the emergency action), the text of section 380:55-1-2 reverted back to the text that became effective 7-13-98, as was last published in the 2000 OAC Supplement, and remained as such until amended again by permanent action on 9-14-01.

EDITOR’S NOTE: See Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter 55.