Consumer Product Safety Commission
Directory of State Amusement Ride Safety Officials
October, 1999
Office of Compliance
Division of Recalls and Compliance
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, D.C. 20207
Last Updated May 5, 2000
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) is an independent federal regulatory agency established by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Act to protect the public against unreasonable risks of injury and death from consumer products.
The Recalls & Compliance Division within the Office of Compliance is responsible for, among other things, identifying defects in consumer products which present substantial product hazards and developing recalls designed to remove such products from both consumers and the chain of distribution.
The Commission has jurisdiction ONLY over mobile amusement rides, i.e. those rides transported from location to location. According to the best available information, currently, ten states do not have state administered inspection programs for mobile rides; and fourteen states and the District of Columbia do not have state administered inspection programs for fixed-site rides. While authority under each state's legislation differs, the main purpose is the prevention of ride incidents through the early identification of unsafe and defective rides.
This Directory identifies the individual state offices dedicated to ride safety to encourage communication among the states and the federal government. The high level of expertise developed by state amusement ride officials and their willingness to share their investigative reports and their expertise have been invaluable in identifying unsafe amusement rides and preventing future ride incidents on a national level. We also include contacts for various amusement ride industry organizations and associations, whose interests include ride safety.
The CPSC staff engages in the following activities to foster amusement ride safety:
- Serving as a clearinghouse for safety information on ride incidents identified by Commission investigators and state and local ride officials. We transmit this information to state and local officials periodically or as needed.
- Working on voluntary safety standards for mobile amusement rides through the Council for Amusement & Recreational Equipment Safety (CARES), the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO), the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA), and Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International, Ltd. (AIMS International, Ltd.).
- Developing technical expertise for mobile amusement rides.
- Undertaking investigations to identify specific mobile rides which may contain defects which present substantial product hazards. Most Commission investigations are in response to mobile ride incidents. As complaints are received either from state officials, consumers, or others, our technical staff evaluates them and we take appropriate follow-up action.
- Assisting individual states in the preparation of their own legislation by identifying state contacts and examples of legislation.
- Providing state and local officials and media information on deaths and injuries associated with amusement rides.
James DeMarco, Senior Compliance Officer, Recalls & Compliance Division, Office of Compliance, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for coordinating the Commission's mobile amusement ride safety activities. If you have any questions concerning the program, please contact him at 301-504-0608 Ext. 1353, fax 301-504-0359, or e-mail jdemarco@cpsc.gov.
Alan H. Schoem
Director
Office of Compliance
Amusement Ride Safety Program
State Regulation & Inspection Of Amusement Rides
Important Note: The information in this report is accurate as of the dates noted on each page. As soon as newer information becomes available to us, we will revise accordingly.
Table of Contents
- Summary tables for mobile and fixed site rides
- Detailed information for States (including Puerto Rico and Canadian provinces)
- Contacts for various amusement industry organizations and associations
- How to contact CPSC to provide corrections to the data in this report
Mobile Rides
| State | State Inspection | Privately Inspected And/ Or Insurance Required |
No State Regulations Or Inspection |
| Alabama | X | ||
| Alaska | X | X | |
| Arizona | X | X1 | |
| Arkansas | X | X | |
| California | X | X | |
| Colorado | X | X | |
| Connecticut | X | X | |
| Delaware | X | X | |
| District Of Columbia | X | X | |
| Florida | X | X | |
| Georgia | X | X | |
| Hawaii | X | X | |
| Idaho | X | X2 | |
| Illinois | X | X | |
| Indiana | X | X | |
| Iowa | X | X | |
| Kansas | X | ||
| Kentucky | X | X | |
| Louisiana | X | X | |
| Maine | X | X | |
| Maryland | X | X | |
| Massachusetts | X | X | |
| Michigan | X | X | |
| Minnesota | X | ||
| Mississippi | X3 | ||
| Missouri | X | ||
| Montana | X4 | ||
| Nebraska | X | X | |
| Nevada | X5 | X | |
| New Hampshire | X | X | |
| New Jersey | X | X | |
| New Mexico | X | X | |
| New York | X6 | X | |
| North Carolina | X | X | |
| North Dakota | X | ||
| Ohio | X | X | |
| Oklahoma | X | X | |
| Oregon | X | X | |
| Pennsylvania | X | X | |
| Rhode Island | X | X | |
| South Carolina | X | X | |
| South Dakota | X | ||
| Tennessee | X | X | |
| Texas | X | ||
| Utah | X | ||
| Vermont | X7 | ||
| Virginia | X8 | X | |
| Washington | X | X | |
| West Virginia | X | X | |
| Wisconsin | X | X | |
| Wyoming | X9 | X |
1
Special inspections - inspection of state fairs in Tucson and Phoenix. Rides on tribal lands inspected with funding provided by Navajo Nation
2Electrical inspections only
3State fair rides inspected. Also individual jurisdictions may have requirements
4Bungee jumps are inspected
5Inspection by city code inspectors
6Does not apply to New York City
7State issues permit based on proof of private inspection
8Private inspections by state certified inspectors
9Statute places responsibility on local jurisdictions
Fixed Site Rides
| State | State Inspection | Privately Inspected And/ Or Insurance Required |
No State Regulations Or Inspection |
| Alabama | X | ||
| Alaska | X | X | |
| Arizona | X | ||
| Arkansas | X | X | |
| California | X | X1 | |
| Colorado | X | X | |
| Connecticut | X | X | |
| Delaware | X | X | |
| District Of Columbia | X | ||
| Florida | X 2 | X | |
| Georgia | X | X | |
| Hawaii | X | X | |
| Idaho | X | X3 | |
| Illinois | X | X | |
| Indiana | X | X | |
| Iowa | X | X | |
| Kansas | X | ||
| Kentucky | X | X | |
| Louisiana | X | X | |
| Maine | X | X | |
| Maryland | X | X | |
| Massachusetts | X | ||
| Michigan | X | X | |
| Minnesota | X | ||
| Mississippi | X | ||
| Missouri | X | ||
| Montana | X | ||
| Nebraska | X | X | |
| Nevada | X4 | X | |
| New Hampshire | X | X | |
| New Jersey | X | X | |
| New Mexico | X | X | |
| New York | X5 | X | |
| North Carolina | X | X | |
| North Dakota | X | ||
| Ohio | X | X | |
| Oklahoma | X | X | |
| Oregon | X | X | |
| Pennsylvania | X | X | |
| Rhode Island | X | X | |
| South Carolina | X | X | |
| South Dakota | X | ||
| Tennessee | X | X | |
| Texas | X | ||
| Utah | X | ||
| Vermont | X6 | ||
| Virginia | X7 | X | |
| Washington | X | X | |
| West Virginia | X | X | |
| Wisconsin | X | X | |
| Wyoming | X8 | X |
1
Privately inspected
2Inspects only those parks without permanent full-time safety inspectors or parks employing less than 1,000 employees
3Electrical inspections only
4Inspection by city code inspectors
5Does not apply to New York City
6State issues permit based on proof of private inspection
7Private inspections by state certified inspectors
8Statute places responsibility on local jurisdictions
Alabama
| Contact: | Carol F. Mysinger, Director Injury Prevention Division State Department of Health P.O. Box 303017 Montgomery, AL 36130-1701 Telephone (334) 206-5300 FAX (334) 206-5324 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Alaska
| Contact: | Gerard F. "Jerry" Mankel, Acting Chief Mechanical Inspection State of Alaska Department of Labor 3301 Eagle Street P.O. Box 107020 Anchorage AK 99510 Telephone (907) 269-4925 FAX (907) 269-4932 |
| Statute: | Sec. As 05.20.070 & 8 AAC 78.290 Sec. 05.20.010 - 120 and 8 ACC 78.010-900 Compliance with Administrative Act |
| Permits and Licenses: | $1 million liability insurance policy required for both tramways and amusement rides. Minimum 10 day notification to Department before operation can begin |
| Inspection: | Performed by the Alaska Department of Labor |
| Notes: | NAARSO Member Bill McCauley - (907) 451-2893 Ed Fial - (907) 465-6012 |
| Revised: | 3/96 |
Arizona
| Contact: | Roger J. Chartrand, CESI Chief Elevator Inspector Occupational, Safety & Health Industrial Commission of Arizona P.O. Box 19070 Phoenix, AZ 85005-9070 Telephone (602) 542-5795 or 542-3313 FAX (602) 542-1614 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | By private agency or insurance company. Inspection of rides at annual State Fairs in Tucson and Phoenix. Inspection of rides on tribal lands inspected with funding by Navajo Nation. Rides inspected on Navajo Nation Indian Reservation. Contact: Herman Shorty, P.O. Box 2372, Window Rock, AZ 86515 |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Arkansas
| Contact: | Mike Watson, AOSH Supervisor Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health Arkansas Dept. of Labor 10421 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72205 Telephone (AOSH) (501) 682-9091 FAX (501) 682-4532 |
| Statute: | Act No. 631 of the 1995 Arkansas General Assembly, Amusement Ride Law, Arkansas code Annotated 23-89-501 et.seq. |
| Permits and Licenses: | Proof of Liability insurance and a current Safety Inspection by ADOL must be kept on site. The fee for inspection is $100. |
| Inspection: | State Inspections must be made at the time of set up. Notice must be given to the Arkansas Dept of Labor of the intent to operate an amusement ride and such notice must be given a minimum of four working days prior to the operation of the ride. The notice must be in writing and specify the location, date and time of intended operation. One million dollars liability insurance is required. Inspections include mobile rides, go-kart, bungee, water parks and fixed amusements sites. NAARSO certified Inspectors. |
| Notes: | Additional Contact: Mike Watson, Supervisor, Arkansas Occupational Safety & Health (AOSH) (501) 682-4523. 8 inspectors. |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
California
| Contact: | James L. Meyer, Principal Engineer Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit 45 Fremont Street, 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Telephone (916) 263-7995 FAX (415) 972-8541 E-mail jmeyer@hq.dir.ca.gov |
| Statute: | Labor Code - Aerial Passenger Tramway - Amusement Ride Safety Law California Code of Regulations - Aerial Passenger Tramway Safety Orders |
| Permits and Licenses: | AR - Operating permit expires March 1 of each year. PT - Annual Operating Permit |
| Inspection: | Aerial Passenger Tramways & Mobile rides inspected by the Occupational
Safety & Health Division. Tramways are inspected twice a year. Mobile rides are
inspected a least once a year. State inspection requirements for Bungee Jumping Operations. Bungee Jumping is considered an amusement and all sites are inspected |
| Notes: | Additional state contacts: Nancy Mederios, Sr. Engineer (916) 263-7995 Phil Lindquist (916) 263-7995 |
| Revised: | 10/99 |
Colorado
| Contact: | Mary Blue, Director Risk Management & Public Safety State of Colorado Division of Labor Public Safety Section 1515 Arapahoe Street Tower 2 - Suite 400 Westminster, CO 80202 Telephone (303) 620-4713 FAX (303) 894-7551 |
| Statute: | Colorado revised statue of 1973 | 8-1-107 1G; 8-1-140; 8-1-141; 8-1-101-2d |
| Permits and Licenses: | Permits are required by all owners of both fixed site and mobile rides. Permits are required for amusement parks or carnivals for the particular year |
| Inspection: | Inspection performed by State and others (insurance company - private firms) |
| Notes: | Assistant Inspector: Chuck Whithers (303)572-2906 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Connecticut
| Contact: | John Elaschik Office of State Fire Marshal Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road P.O. Box 2794 Middletown, CT 06457-9294 Telephone (860) 685-8460 FAX (860) 685-8359 |
| Statute: | Regulations - Sections 29-129 through 29-143a Chapter 532 of the Connecticut General Statute |
| Permits and Licenses: | Application for inspection needs to be submitted 15 days prior opening date to allow for scheduling of inspection |
| Inspection: | Annual inspection by professional engineer [PE] Re-inspection of mobile carnival rides at each new site |
| Notes: | Amusement parks are inspected once annually before opening. Other Contacts: Scott Llewellyn & Sgt. Patrick Murphy; 12 Inspectors. C.A.R.E.S. member |
| Revised: | 2/98 |
Delaware
| Contact: | James L. Cubbage, Jr. Assistant State Fire Marshal Office State Fire Marshal 1537 Chestnut Grove Road Dover, DE 19904-9610 Telephone (302) 739-5665 FAX (302) 739-3696 |
| Statute: | Title 16, Chapter 64, Section 6404A; authorizes regulations for Bungee Jumping. Regulations effective March 30, 1993. Legislation effective June 1, 1985: Title 16 of Delaware Code Chapter 64; covers mobile and fixed site amusement rides. Yearly permit which must be obtained by June 1 of each year |
| Permits and Licenses: | Electrical inspections required for each carnival/fair or show "set up" |
| Inspection: | Third party deemed as insurance carrier Re-inspection of mobile carnival rides at each new site |
| Notes: | Insurance inspections rather than state; no specific guidelines for inspection. NAARSO member |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
District of Columbia
| Contact: | Amando M. Lourenco, Administrator Building and Land Regulation Administration Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 941 North Capital Street N.E. Room 2117 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone (202) 442-4538 FAX (202) 442-4539 |
| Statute: | DC Construction Code of 1992 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Licenses required for carnival before the rides begin operating |
| Inspection: | D.C. inspects amusement rides operating at carnivals, circuses and neighborhood festivals in the District of Columbia |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Florida
| Contact: | Izzy Rommes, Bureau Chief Bureau of Fairs and Expositions State of Florida Department of Agriculture 3125 Conner Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 Telephone (850) 488-9790 or 800-226-8030 FAX (850) 488-9023 |
| Statute: | Florida Statute 616.242(2) delegates the authority for enforcement. |
| Permits and Licenses: | Governs all mobile rides. Safety inspection is state law. Rides inspected are inspected every time they are set up. Water park, permanent park and go-cart tracks are inspected annually and then six months later for recertification. |
| Inspection: | Inspects any mobile ride and fixed sites without full-time safety inspectors. Bungee Jumping operations are inspected. Does not inspect permanent facilities that employ 1000 or more full time employees and maintain permanent safety inspectors. |
| Notes: | State regulates "Bungee Jumping". C.A.R.E.S & NAARSO members. 15 state inspectors. Additional agency contacts: Rob Jacobs, Field Coordinator; Mike Rinehart, Florida Bureau of Fair Ride Inspections (FAX 850-413-8513). |
| Revised: | 10/99 |
Georgia
| Contact: | Earl Everett Director & Chief Safety Engineer Georgia Department of Labor Safety Engineering Section 223 Courtland Street N.E., Suite 301 Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone (404) 656-2966 FAX (404) 651-8477 |
| Statute: | (Stationary) Amusement Rides Title 34 Chapter 12 Effective January 1, 1986. (Mobile) Carnival Rides Title 34 Chapter 13 Effective January 1, 1987. Tramways and Skilifts are covered under Amusement Rides. Chapter 300-8-3 Rules of Georgia Department of Labor Safety Regulations for Bungee Jumping |
| Permits and Licenses: | Permits are required annually for all amusement devices prior to issuance of a permit the manager/operator must file proof of insurance in the amount of at least $500,000.00 bodily injury liability coverage, and application for a permit, a list of rides and serial numbers and the fee as required by regulation. Carnivals require $1 million insurance |
| Inspection: | Amusement (stationary) and Carnival (mobile) rides are inspected annually at the time of the first "play date", and spot checked several times thereafter |
| Notes: | Additional department contact: Marcus Lovelady, Amusement Ride Safety Specialist, Phone (404) 656-2966, Beeper # 800-829-2255 or 655 -0557, C.A.R.E.S. & NAARSO members - Jerry Hancock (A.S.T.M.) (O.A.B.A) |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Hawaii
| Contact: | Kenneth H. Namba, Supervising Elevator Inspector Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health Boiler and Elevator Inspection Bureau 830 Punchbowl Street, Room 423 Honolulu, HI 96813 Telephone (808) 586-9141 FAX (808) 586-9104 |
| Statute: | Chapter 397, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Boiler and Elevator Safety Law. Chapter 250 of Occupational Safety and Health Standards |
| Permits and Licenses: | Certificate of Inspection is attached to ride after each inspection |
| Inspection: | Rides inspected every six months by State |
| Notes: | 11 - Elevator inspectors do the amusement device inspections. NAARSO Member |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Idaho
| Contact: | Gary L. Malman Electrical Bureau Chief Division of Building Safety Electrical Bureau P.O. Box 83720 277 N. 6th Street Boise, ID 83720-0028 Telephone (208) 334-2183 FAX (208) 334-2683 FAX (808) 586-9104 |
| Statute: | Electrical Inspections ONLY. Idaho Code: Title 54 Chapter 10 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Permits and inspection required for each set up or annually, prior to first show, for permanent locations |
| Inspection: | Permits and inspection required for each set up or annually, prior to first show, for permanent locations |
| Notes: | May be regulated at local level on local ordinance in some cities |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Illinois
| Contact: | Carl Kimble, Chief Inspector Illinois Department of Labor Carnival & Amusement Ride Inspection Division #1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Rm. 300 Springfield, IL 62701-1217 Telephone (217) 782-9347 or 6206 FAX (217) 782-0596 Pager (217) 467-3963 |
| Statute: | Illinois Carnival & Amusement Ride Safety Act. Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 85/2-1 et seq. |
| Permits and Licenses: | Title 56: Labor and Employment Chap. XIII: Carnival-Amusement Safety Board, Part 6000: Carnival & Amusement Ride Inspection Law. Fixed and Mobile operators must apply for annual permits. Ride and attraction must pass inspection before permit is issued. Liability insurance is mandatory. Fees are: Kiddie $30 Other $75 each |
| Inspection: | Annual inspection of amusement rides, amusement attractions, ski lifts, rope tows, go-carts, bungee cord devices and those water slides not regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Follow-up inspections are unannounced |
| Notes: | C.A.R.E.S. & NAARSO Members. Total staff of five inspectors |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Indiana
| Contact: | Mr. Gerald E. Dunn State Building Commissioner Office of State Building Commissioner 402 West Washington Street Suite W-246 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone (317) 232-1404 or 2670 FAX (317) 232-0146 |
| Statute: | Indiana Amusement revised Code Title 685 IAC 1 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Are required |
| Inspection: | Rides are inspected on first "setup" each year. They are then subject to inspection each additional time they are "setup" |
| Notes: | Covers mobile rides, ski lifts, and fixed site |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Iowa
| Contact: | Dennis J. Wilson Safety Supervisor Division of Labor 1000 E. Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319-0209 Telephone (515) 281-3418 FAX (515) 281-7995 |
| Statute: | State Code - Chapter 88A, "Safety Inspection of Amusement "Rides" |
| Permits and Licenses: | Operator issued an annual license for each ride following inspection. Carnival or event permit issued annually |
| Inspection: | Inspections scheduled before ride opens and then annually or "spot checks" thereafter |
| Notes: | Covers fixed site and mobile rides, but not ski lifts unless part of the a carnival or fair |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Kansas
| Contact: | Jim Pyles Bureau of Environmental Health Services Kansas Department of Health and Environment 109 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 604 Topeka, KS 66612 Telephone (785) 296-5602 FAX (785) 296-6522 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Kentucky
| Contact: | Carl Dills, Chief Inspector Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Regulation and Inspection 106 West Second Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: (502) 564-4870 FAX (502) 564-5669 |
| Statute: | KRS Chapter 247, effective July 5, 1988. 302 KAR 16.08E special regulations for "bungee jumping" operations |
| Permits and Licenses: | $50.00 permit fee, good for one year |
| Inspection: | One annual inspection required by state. Mobile & fixed site amusements, ski lifts, water slides, air inflatables, and go-cart establishments are all covered |
| Notes: | A member of NAARSO; Larry Haifield, Director of Division of Regulation & Inspection. Five state inspectors. Ten part-time inspectors |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Louisiana
| Contact: | R. R "Bob" Cate Office of State Fire Marshal Department of Public Safety P.O. Box 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Telephone (225) 925-4297 FAX (225) 925-3699 E-mail bcate@dps.state.la.us |
| Statute: | R.S. 40:1484 Louisiana Amusement Ride Safety Law |
| Permits and Licenses: | Yes |
| Inspection: | Semi-Annual |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Maine
| Contact: | Joe Levasseur, Public Safety Specialist Department of Public Safety Office of State Fire Marshal State House Station 164 Augusta, ME 04333-0164 Telephone (207) 624-8734 FAX (207) 624-8767 |
| Statute: | Title 8, Sec. 501 & 502 General law State of Maine |
| Permits and Licenses: | Requires permits and registration for license |
| Inspection: | Annual on-site inspection of fairs, carnivals, circuses, etc. upon entering state. Annual inspection of fixed site rides. Inspection of mobile rides as set up and reassembled. Inspected as complaints received |
| Notes: | C.A.R.E.S. & NAARSO members. Ski lifts and Tramways regulated by: State of Maine, Bureau of Labor Standards, Tramway Division, State House Station #45, Augusta, ME 04333, Telephone (207) 624-6420. Additional Contact: Stephen Dodge - (207) 624-8737 |
| Revised: | 1/98 |
Maryland
| Contact: | Rudolph Gondeck (Rudy) Chief Inspector Maryland Division of Labor & Industry 1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone (410) 767-2343 FAX (410) 333-7721 E-mail: safe4u@erols.com |
| Statute: | Amusement Ride Safety, Business Regulations Article, Title 3. Annotated Code of Maryland. Code of Maryland Regulations 09.12.62, 63 & 64 [COMAR] |
| Permits and Licenses: | Certificate of Inspection required for each ride, each time moved and reassembled. Certificate of Insurance required: Not less than $200,000 for non-mechanical rides $350,000 for mechanical |
| Inspection: | Annual inspections of fixed site amusement parks. Mobile rides inspected each time ride is moved and reassembled |
| Notes: | Member CARES, OABA. Additional contacts: Salvatore Sapienza; Raymond A. Hess; Safety Inspectors. Ski lifts, tramways, water slides and go carts also regulated by this agency. Fifteen state inspectors. C.A.R.E.S & NAARSO members. Caroline West, Adm. Aide to Director (410) 767-2969; Craig Lowry, Administrator (410) 767-2929 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Massachusetts
| Contact: | Mark Mooney, Supervisor Engineering Division Department of Public Safety Engineering Safety Department 1 Ashburton Place, Room #1301 Boston, MA 02108 Telephone (617) 727-3200 ext. 643 FAX (617) 248-0813 |
| Statute: | Chapter 140, Section 205 (A), Regulation 520CMR5. Ski Lifts operate under Chapter 143 Section 71H-R |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual permitting required for Mobile Sites |
| Inspection: | Initial inspection performed by licensed insurance representative approved by state Public Safety Office - if an accident occurs or if anyone is injured a State Department Engineer steps in. Annual and intermittent inspection of mobile rides. Annual on-site inspection of fairs, carnivals, circuses, etc. upon entering the state. Intermittent on-site inspection of mobile rides as progress through state. Fixed sites also inspected by insurance company, but inspection not reported to the Public Safety Office |
| Notes: | Additional Contact: John J. McCabe, (617) 727-3200 x643. Amusement Permits - Buddy Benoit. Tramway Board - Phil Johnson - 508-898-0167. Ski lifts are covered by a different department. Taunton, MA - Mark Mooney |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Michigan
| Contact: | Allen D. Chester, Manager Ski Area and Amusement Ride Safety Section Commercial Enforcement Division Michigan Department of Commerce P.O. Box 30018 Lansing, MI 48909 Telephone (517) 335-1663 FAX (517) 373-2795 |
| Statute: | Public Act 199 of 1962 ski areas, carnivals & amusement rides. Public Act 225 of the Public Acts of 1966 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Obtained from Commercial Licensing Division, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909. Ann Milben, Licensing Administrator, (517) 373-7964. Both mobile and fixed site ride operators apply for annual permits. Must pass inspection before issuance of permit |
| Inspection: | Annual inspection. Periodic inspections based upon past history. Some cities in Michigan require a state inspection before rides can operate |
| Notes: | Water slides also covered - require plans specification, stress analysis and engineering certification |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Minnesota
| Contact: | James P. Larson, Chief Boiler Inspector Code Administration & Inspection Services Department of Labor & Industry 443 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 Telephone (651) 296-1098 FAX (651) 296-1140 |
| Statute: | Minnesota Statutes Chapter 184B (7 Sections) |
| Permits and Licenses: | |
| Inspection: | $1 million minimum insurance per occurrence. Require a certificate of insurance or affidavit of inspection. $2000 per day civil penalty for violations |
| Notes: | Additional contacts: Gary Bastian, Commissioner; Gail Blackstone, Asst. Commissioner |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Mississippi
| Contact: | Ms. Leslie Staehle Special Assistant Attorney General Director of the Office of Consumer Protection 802 North State Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225 Telephone (601) 354-6356 FAX (601) 354-6295 |
| Statute: | None. State has no statute. Individual cities & municipalities have jurisdiction in their respective areas |
| Permits and Licenses: | A license is required for tax purposes |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | State Fair Commission inspects each ride erected for annual fair |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Missouri
| Contact: | William Farr, Director Division of Fire Safety P.O. Box 844 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Telephone (800) 877-5688 FAX (573) 751-1744 |
| Statute: | RSMO Chapter 316 Section 316.203 to 316.233 |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 11/99 |
Montana
| Contact: | Howard Reed, Section Supervisor Department of Public Health & Human Services Communicable Disease Control & Prevention Bureau Helena, MT 59620 Telephone (406) 444-2408 FAX (406) 444-1374 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | Additional Contact: Mitzi Schauab |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Nebraska
| Contact: | Gary L. Hirsh, Director Department of Labor/Division of Safety 301 Centennial Mall South Lower Level P.O. Box 95024 Lincoln, NE 68509-5024 Telephone (402) 471-2239 or 2031 FAX (402) 471-5039 |
| Statute: | Nebraska Amusement Ride Act Effective August 30, 1987; Sections 48-1801 - 48-1820 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual Permits issued upon completion of application processes |
| Inspection: | Inspected annually by the State; if not done by qualified inspectors. (Insurance inspectors or qualified private inspectors), or other state inspectors |
| Notes: | Additional contacts: Charles Talbitzer - (402) 429-5416, William Witt, Manager Ph: (402)-595-2523, & Maureen Thompson (402) 471-4710. Insurance Requirements: $300,000 minimum. C.A.R.E.S. member |
| Revised: | 10/97 |
Nevada
| Contact: | Ronald G. Shutt Consumer Affairs 1850 East Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89158 Telephone: (702) 486-7354 FAX (702) 486-7371 |
| Statute: | Chapter 22.16, "Amusement & Transportation Rides Code" Adopted 5-23-91 |
| Permits and Licenses: | By City |
| Inspection: | By city code inspectors |
| Notes: | Clark County Building Inspector, Dave Durke, Civil Engineer III, Department of Buildings, 401 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 455-3000 |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
New Hampshire
| Contact: | Bruce Burroughs, Chief Tramway & Amusement Ride Safety New Hampshire Department of Safety 31 Dock Road Gilford, NH 03246 Telephone (603) 293-0091 FAX (603) 271-3903 |
| Statute: | N.H. Revised statutes annotated (RSA) Chapter 321-A |
| Permits and Licenses: | Registration/Licensed |
| Inspection: | Prior to registration/licensing, an independent inspector visits the mobile or fixed site ride. Subsequent annual and intermittent inspections conducted by the state on mobile and fixed site rides. Follow up complaints performed by state |
| Notes: | NAARSO member; C.A.R.E.S. member. Additional Contact: David T. Barrett, Director, Division of Safety Services, NH Dept of Safety, 31 Dock Rd, Gilford, NH 03246-7627, (603)293-0091 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
New Jersey
| Contact: | Joseph Palazzone, Chief Carnival & Amusement Ride Safety Program Bureau of Code Services New Jersey Department of Community Affairs PO Box 808 Trenton, NJ 08625-0808 Telephone (609) 292-2097 FAX (609) 633-0664 |
| Statute: | Carnival and Amusement Rides Safety Act, Carnival-Amusement Ride Regulations - Chapter 195, Title 12 New Jersey Administrative Code |
| Permits and Licenses: | Each ride licensed, both mobile and fixed site Certificate of Insurance ($100,000) required |
| Inspection: | Full safety inspections prior to season, load tests in heavy rides, carnivals must submit itinerary in advance. Mobile rides inspected as soon as possible following set up at each location. Ride load requirements: 150 adult seat & 75 kiddie seat |
| Notes: | Adopted amendments to include bungee jumping as an amusement May 17, 1993. Ski lifts, tramways and go-carts also under the jurisdiction of this agency. 11 State Inspectors. Additional Contacts: Harry Crane and Robert Charlie, Principal Inspectors |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
New Mexico
| Contact: | Theresa Duran-Saenz, State Manager New Mexico Carnival Program 725 St. Michaels Dr. Albuquerque, NM 887504 Telephone (505) 827-7061 FAX (505) 827-7045 |
| Statute: | Sections 57-25-1 to -6, New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978 (Amended 1996) Carnival Ride Insurance Act |
| Permits and Licenses: | Inspections and insurance certificates are required to be filed with the state for fixed site and mobile rides. Filing fee is $50.00 per ride |
| Inspection: | Annual inspections by a NAARSO inspector and daily inspections by the owner/operator |
| Notes: | $3 million liability insurance required per ride, included bungee jumping and state fair rides. State fair commission hires own inspectors (four on staff) |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
New York
| Contact: | David A. Bayer, P.E., Program Manager New York State Department of Labor State Office Building Campus Room 457 Albany, NY 12240 Telephone (518) 457-1212 FAX (518) 457-5545 |
| Statute: | Section 202(b) - Labor Law and Code Rule 45 of Industrial Code Rules. Industrial Code Rule 32 (Ski Lifts) Section 202(c) |
| Permits and Licenses: | Permits Required for mobile and fixed site amusements. Certificate of Insurance require minimum $1 million. Permits: Each $25 kiddee rides and $50 adult rides |
| Inspection: | Annual on-site inspection of stationary amusement park rides. Mobile rides must submit schedules in advance for inspections at all stops. Since 1995, water slides inspected |
| Notes: | Joseph Gallagher, Inspections Supervisor for Long Island, Dept. of Labor, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 797-7661 & FAX - (718) 797-7016. NAARSO & C.A.R.E.S Members |
| Revised: | 10/99 |
North Carolina
| Contact: | Henry C. Madenspacher, Bureau Chief North Carolina Department of Labor Elevator/Amusement Device Bureau 4 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1092 Telephone (919) 807-2770 FAX (919) 807-2777 |
| Statute: | General Statutes of North Carolina Chapter 95 - Article 14b |
| Permits and Licenses: | A permit number is issued which is recorded on a sticker and attached to the ride following inspection |
| Inspection: | Semi-annual inspection of stationary rides. Unannounced inspection. Every mobile ride inspected at each set-up. Follow-up inspection to insure compliance with recommendation |
| Notes: | Ski lifts, water slides, go-carts (28 mph limit), and rope tows also regulated and inspected by this agency. Additional Contacts: Jonathan Brooks, Supervisor, NAARSO member; Clyde Wagner, Assistant Bureau Chief, NAARSO Member |
| Revised: | 10/99 |
North Dakota
| Contact: | Carol Holzer, Director Injury Prevention Program North Dakota State Department of Health 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismark, ND 58505 Telephone (701) 328-4537 FAX (701) 328-1412 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Ohio
| Contact: | Todd Lindsay Ohio Department of Agriculture Amusement Ride Safety Division 8995 East Main Street, Bldg. #2 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Telephone (614) 728-6280 FAX (614) 644-0717 |
| Statute: | Ohio Revised Code Section 1711.50 - 1711.99. Rides; games; novelties; and side shows |
| Permits and Licenses: | A permit is issued annually for each mobile amusement ride upon completion of a satisfactory safety inspection. Prior to issuance of a license, the operator must file an Ohio itinerary as well as initiate the filing of a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 bodily injury liability coverage per occurrence. The insurer or company must be recorded on the Certificate of Insurance; and comply with, a 30 day cancellation notice when appropriate to the Ohio Department of Agriculture |
| Inspection: | Every ride is inspected prior to the issuance of the license. Depending upon the firm's history, rides must be inspected at each subsequent location. Rides found unsafe must be made safe prior to operating again. Licenses are revoked upon failure to maintain adequate insurance coverage and also if the operator fails to make proper repairs. Operators are required to update their Ohio itinerary current |
| Notes: | 9 State Inspectors. NAARSO member. Additional Contact: Dave Graff - Chief |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Oklahoma
| Contact: | Tom Monroe, Director Safety Standards Division State Department of Labor 4001 N. Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5212 Telephone (405) 528-1500 ext. 242 FAX (405) 528-5751 |
| Statute: | Oklahoma Amusement Ride Safety Act Title 40 O.S. Sections 460 thru 469 and Adopted Rules dated February 14, 1984; '86; '87; '90; '91 (Rules recodified in 1993) |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual registration. Certificate of Operation issued each mobile and fixed locations - each ride is to be registered with the Oklahoma Labor Department |
| Inspection: | Inspection required by state inspectors: a) Mobile - each time set up; b) Permanent - annual. Insurance is required |
| Notes: | NAARSO Member. Additional contact: Larry Beauford, Sr. Inspector. Bungee Jumping & Go-carts are also regulated |
| Revised: | 4/96 |
Oregon
| Contact: | Mr. Les Brown Assistant Chief, Electrical Inspector Building Codes 1535 Edgewater Northwest Salem, OR 97310 Telephone (503) 373-1353 FAX (503) 378-2322 |
| Statute: | Oregon Revised Statues 460.210 to 460.230 and Departmental Administrative Rules |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual permit for operation of all amusement rides |
| Inspection: | Annual inspection of fair, carnivals, circus, etc. state wide. Annual inspection of all stationary amusement parks |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 6/94 |
Pennsylvania
| Contact: | Charles M. Bruckner, Director Bureau of Rides & Measurement Standards Amusement Ride Division Department of Agriculture 2301 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone (717) 787-2291 FAX (717) 783-4158 |
| Statute: | Amusement Ride Inspection Act & Regulations. 7 Pennsylvania Code - Title 7 - Chapter 139 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Rides must be registered with the Department of Agriculture. An Itinerary and Certificate of Inspection must be provided |
| Inspection: | Per the regulations. Rides must be inspected by a Certified Inspector every 28 days or every set up, which ever comes first. Quality Control inspections are conducted by State Inspectors on a frequent and random schedule |
| Notes: | Three State Quality Assurance Inspectors. NAARSO member CARES. Additional contact: Joseph Filoromo, Supervisor, Phone (717) 787-2291, FAX (717) 772-2780, Pager (800) 573-1352 |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Puerto Rico
| Contact: | Jose Antonio Alicea Rivera Secretary Puerto Rico Consumer Affairs P.O. Box 41059 Minillas Station San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1059 Telephone (809) 721-0940 FAX (809) 726-6570 |
| Statute: | Since April 23, 1973, Law #5 - Permits agency to investigate and take necessary action on behalf of consumer |
| Permits and Licenses: | The Secretary of Consumer Affairs, part of the President's Cabinet, authorizes Permits and Licenses |
| Inspection: | Done by Consumer Affairs prior to permitting |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Rhode Island
| Contact: | Robert Carl, Ph.D., Director Joseph Cirillo, Building Commissioner Department of Administration One Capital Hill Providence, RI 02908 Telephone (401) 222-3529 FAX (401) 222-2599 |
| Statute: | State of Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23, Chapter 34.1, Short titled: Amusement Ride Safety Act |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual registration requirements for each ride (permanent and temporary rides included) are: 1) passing annual inspection by independent professional engineer, 2) payment of $50 annual fee, and 3) financial responsibility of owner in the amount of one million/OCC |
| Inspection: | 1) Annual inspection by independent professional engineer as condition to register the ride annually, and 2) inspection by the State Inspector for temporary amusement devices after each set-up |
| Notes: | Additional contact: Mag Guirguis, PE, Supervising Engineer (Structural/Mechanical), Amusement Ride Safety Act, (401)222-6330 |
| Revised: | 10/99 |
South Carolina
| Contact: | Floyd Padgett, Director South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations P. O. Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 Telephone (803) 734-9600 or 9711 FAX (803) 737-9119 |
| Statute: | S.C. Code of Laws 41-18-10 thru 41-18-150. S.C. Amusement Ride Regulation 71-4000-49 thru 71-4950 Bungee Jumping: 52-19-10 thru 52-19-380 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Permit required. Good for 12 months ending Dec. 31st |
| Inspection: | Yearly and unannounced. Operator inspections also |
| Notes: | $500 liability insurance required; NDT and manuals required; daily check sheets and maintenance records required. NAARSO member. Additional contact: Jim Cates, Supervisor & Jerry Butler, Chief Inspector |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
South Dakota
| Contact: | Dave Micklous, Administrator Office of Health Protection South Dakota Department of Health 445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3185 Telephone (605) 773-3364 FAX (605) 773-5904 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Tennessee
| Contact: | John Wheeler, Chief, Elevator Inspector Tennessee Department of Labor Boiler and Elevator Inspection Section 710 James Robertson Parkway Gateway Plaza Nashville, TN 37243 Telephone (615) 532-1394 FAX (615) 532-1469 |
| Statute: | Tennessee Code 68-19-101 (Elevator Legislation). Standards for elevators, escalators, tramways, aerial rides, dumb-waiters, freight elevators. NOTE: Does not cover carnival and amusement rides with the exception of aerial rides and tramways |
| Permits and Licenses: | A state permit is required for new construction and modification annual inspection. Only applicable to Tramways & Ski Lifts |
| Inspection: | Six month on site inspection for tramways and aerial rides |
| Notes: | Do not have legislation for amusement rides. Do have legislation for tramways because it is covered under their elevator legislation. Additional contact: Richard E. McClary, Executive Director, Memphis-Shelby County Safety Council, Memphis Regional Safety Center, 3417 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122, (901) 323-0150 or (901) 485-1941 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Texas
| Contact: | Richard Baker, Director Loss Control Regulation Texas Department of Insurance 333 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 149104 Austin, TX 78714-9104 Mail Code #103-9A Telephone (512) 322-3435 FAX (512) 305-7425 |
| Statute: | Texas Insurance Code, Article 21.60. Amusement Ride Safety Inspection & Insurance Act 28 TAC, Subchapter J. §5.9001-5.9014, Rules to implement the Amusement Ride Safety & Inspection Act. Effective January 1, 2000, regulation[s] require that "a person who operates an amusement ride must post signage where consumers can report an unsafe ride or defective ride or an operator who is operating a ride in an unsafe manner..." "...a contact person and number must be available.." "..for all amusement parks, fairs, carnivals, attractions at principle entrance..." |
| Permits and Licenses: | Insurance requirement is $100,000 per occurrence with $300,000 aggregate for Class A Rides and not less than $1 million per occurrence for Class B Amusement Rides. Insurance policy required by the Texas Department of Insurance for review of compliance |
| Inspection: | Annual inspection required with inspection certificate submitted to the Texas Department of Insurance for review. Inspectors are required to be professionally qualified by the insurer |
| Notes: | A $20.00 filing fee is required for each amusement ride. A $20.00 fee for each entire go-cart track. Additional contact: B.J. Morris, P.O. Box 149104, Austin, TX 78714, Phone: (512) 322-3435 |
| Revised: | 2/00 |
Utah
| Contact: | Francine A. Giani, Director Division of Consumer Protection State of Utah Department of Commerce P.O. Box 146704 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6704 Telephone (801) 530-6601 FAX (801) 530-6001 |
| Statute: | None |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Vermont
| Contact: | Betty Poulin, Director Business Registry Division Secretary of State 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1104 Telephone (802) 828-2386 FAX (802) 828-2853 |
| Statute: | 31 U.S.A. Section 721-724 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Certificate of operation is required, issued by Secretary of State upon post of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 and fee of $100. The certificate is valid for 1 year |
| Inspection: | Currently none |
| Notes: | Contact: Betty Poulin - Licenses and Permits for further information (802)828-2371 |
| Revised: | 9/99 |
Virginia
| Contact: | Norman R. Crumpton Local Building Dept. for Permits & Inspections State Building Code Office Commonwealth of Virginia 501 North Second Street Richmond, VA 23219 Telephone (804) 371-7170 FAX (804) 371-7092 |
| Statute: | Section 36-98.3 of the Code of Virginia Amusement Devices |
| Permits and Licenses: | A permit is required from the local building department for the re-assembly or operation of an amusement device |
| Inspection: | Inspections are performed only by inspectors that have met Virginia's certification requirements |
| Notes: | Additional Contact: Roxanna G. Rickman, Associate Director Training & Certification Office (same address as above) |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Washington
| Contact: | Janet Lewis Chief Electrical Inspector State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries 7273 Linderson Way SW 1st Floor Tumwater, WA 98502 Telephone (360) 902-5249 FAX (360) 902-5292 MAIL: PO Box 44460 Olympia, WA 98504-4460 |
| Statute: | Chapter 67.42 RCW |
| Permits and Licenses: | Amusement Rides require Permits and Licenses. Annual operating permits |
| Inspection: | Annual Safety and Mechanical Inspection. Electrical Inspection each "set-up". Maintain liability insurance |
| Notes: | Additional contact: Phyllis A. Taylor-Cooper, Clerical Supv. II(360) 902-5252 |
| Revised: | 6/97 |
West Virginia
| Contact: | Frances Cook, Director Manufactured Homes & Amusement Rides, West Virginia Division of Labor Bldg. 3 Rm. 319 1800 State Capitol Complex Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone (304) 558-7890 ext.46 FAX (304) 558-3797 |
| Statute: | Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act 21-10-1 |
| Permits and Licenses: | Mobile ride license required at time of each "set-up". Fixed rides require annual licenses |
| Inspection: | Each ride is licensed both mobile and fixed site. Certificate of $1 million insurance required |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Wisconsin
| Contact: | David C. Norman, Program Manager Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations P.O. Box 7969 Madison, WI 53707 Telephone (608) 266-7731 FAX (608) 267-0592 |
| Statute: | Wisconsin Statutes: Chapter 101 & Administrative Code Chapter. ILHR 34 - Amusement Rides & Devices |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual registration required prior to opening to public. Registration fee required |
| Inspection: | Seasonal inspections for mobile and permanent rides. Re-inspection when violations are found. Inspection fees required |
| Notes: | Registration & Inspection stickers are applied to each ride. NAARSO member. Additional contacts: David C. Norman, (608) 266-7731 and Marlene Kippley, Program Assistant. 8 Inspectors. 608-266-2780 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Wyoming
| Contact: | John Misock, Director Consumer Health Services Department of Agriculture 2219 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone (307) 777-6587 FAX (307) 777-6593 |
| Statute: | Only statute places all responsibility on local subdivisions |
| Permits and Licenses: | None |
| Inspection: | None |
| Notes: | Additional contacts: Linus S. Helvig & Delmar Stone, City of Cheyenne, Room 202, 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-637-6265, 307-637-6277 ext. 277 |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Quebec, Canada
| Contact: | M. Andre Paquette, P. Engineer Governement du Quebec Regie du Batiment du Quebec Direction de la normalization 800 Place d'Youville - 14 Etage Quebec (Quebec)CANADA G1R 5S3 Telephone (418)644-1590 E-mail ondre.paquette@rbq.gov.gc.co |
| Statute: | Public Buildings Safety Act (R.S.Q., c. S-3); Electric Installations Act (R.S.Q., c. I-13.01); Building Act (R.S.Q., C. B-1.1) |
| Permits and Licenses: | Annual fee eligible from owner of an operating amusement ride |
| Inspection: | Inspection of fixed site and mobile rides scheduled before the operating season and routinely during the season |
| Notes: | Since June 6, 1991 Amusement Rides Regulation (order in council 649-91) is in force in the Province of Quebec |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| Contact: | Manitoba Department of Labour Norquay Building - Room 500 401 York Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA R3C OP8 Telephone (204) 945-3373 FAX (204) 948-2309 |
| Statute: | The Amusements Act (C.C.S.M.C. A70). Safety Code for Amusement Rides C.S.A. Z267-M1983 |
| Permits and Licenses: | A certificate is issued annually for each permanent and mobile amusement ride upon completion of a satisfactory safety inspection. Issuance requested in writing three days prior to the date on which rides intend to operate. Every ride is inspected prior to the issuance of a certificate. |
| Inspection: | Every ride is inspected prior to the issuance of a certificate. Rides may be re-inspected at anytime and if found unsafe shall be made safe before operating |
| Notes: | Ski lifts and rope tows are also regulated by this department |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Ontario, Canada
| Contact: | Gord Kanani, Senior Special Devices Engineer Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations 3300 Bloor Street - West Tower - 3rd Floor Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 2X4 CANADA Telephone (416) 325-2130 FAX (416) 326-8248 |
| Statute: | Amusement Devices Act & Ontario Regulation 342 covers Amusement devices, rides, bungee jumping, go-carts, and water slides. Elevating Devices Act & Ontario Regulation 316 covers Passenger Rampways [Ski Lifts] |
| Permits and Licenses: | Owners and operators in the business of amusement devices is required to have a license and permits |
| Inspection: | The inspection of amusement devices is in accordance with The Act & Regulations |
| Notes: | |
| Revised: | 6/98 |
Amusement Industry Safety and Training Agencies and Associations
Lenny Cavalier, Executive Director
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
P.O. Box 638
Brandon, FL 33509-0638
(813) 661-2779
(813) 685-5117 FAX
Carl Kimble, President
Council for Amusement & Recreational Equipment Safety (CARES)
c/o Illinois Department of Labor
Springfield, IL
(217) 782-9347
(217) 782-0596 FAX
Bob Johnson, Executive Director
Outdoor Amusement Business
Association (OABA)
4600 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(612) 831-4643
(612) 831-4642 FAX
John Graff, President & CEO
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attraction (IAAPA)
1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-4800
(703) 836-4801 FAX
Thomas Sheehan, Esquire, Executive Director
Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International, Ltd.
(AIMs International, Ltd.)
6 Spring Street
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-3200
(847) 516-3443 FAX
Steve Hix, Executive Director
International Recreational Go-Cart Association
5108 Broadway
Stewart Center Suite 232
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 824-1923
(210) 824-5186 FAX
Al Turner, Executive Director
World Water Parks Association
10606 West 87th Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 599-0300
(913) 599-0520 FAX
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