Chapter SPS 334
AMUSEMENT RIDES
Subchapter I — Purpose and Scope
SPS 334.003 Retroactivity.
Subchapter II — Definitions
Subchapter III — Administration and Enforcement
SPS 334.02 Assignment of classification of amusement rides.
SPS 334.03 Amusement ride classifications.
SPS 334.04 Registration of amusement rides.
SPS 334.05 Examination of plans.
SPS 334.06 Evidence of plan approval.
SPS 334.07 Revocation of approval.
SPS 334.08 Department inspections.
SPS 334.11 Petition for variance.
Subchapter IV — Tests and Record Keeping
SPS 334.15 Periodic inspections and operational tests.
SPS 334.16 Nondestructive tests.
SPS 334.18 Record keeping.
Subchapter V — Design and Construction
SPS 334.19 Design and construction.
SPS 334.20 Emergency brakes and anti-rollback devices.
SPS 334.21 Speed-limiting devices.
SPS 334.22 Passenger-carrying devices.
SPS 334.24 Access, egress and passageways.
SPS 334.26 Special controls.
SPS 334.27 Identification.
SPS 334.285 Chair lifts and sky rides.
Subchapter VI — Erection, Operation and Maintenance
SPS 334.30 Assembly and disassembly.
SPS 334.31 Control of operation.
SPS 334.33 Lighting of exits and passageways.
SPS 334.34 Public protection.
SPS 334.35 Fire protection.
SPS 334.36 Flammable and combustible liquids and gases.
SPS 334.38 Maintenance, repair and modification.
SPS 334.40 Air compressors and equipment.
SPS 334.41 Accident reporting.
SPS 334.42 Wind and storm hazards.
SPS 334.43 Responsibility of sponsors.
Subchapter VII — Go-Karts, Dune Buggies and All-Terrain Vehicles
SPS 334.45 Go-karts, dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles.
Subchapter VIII — Bungee Jumping
SPS 334.55 Scope and application.
SPS 334.57 Site and operating approval.
SPS 334.60 Structures and towers.
SPS 334.61 Hoisting of platforms.
SPS 334.62 Bungee cord requirements.
SPS 334.65 Hardware and equipment.
SPS 334.66 Testing and inspection.
SPS 334.67 Replacement equipment.
SPS 334.68 Identification of rigging, bungee cords and safety equipment.
SPS 334.69 Landing and recovery areas.
SPS 334.70 Site requirements.
SPS 334.71 Safety and loss control management.
SPS 334.72 Staff and duties.
SPS 334.73 Site operating manual.
SPS 334.74 Emergency provisions and procedures.
Ch. SPS 334 Note
Note: Chapter ILHR 34 as it existed on February 29, 1992 was repealed and a new chapter ILHR 34 was created effective March 1, 1992. Chapter ILHR 34 was renumbered to be ch. Comm 34 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.,
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96. Chapter Comm 34 was renumbered chapter SPS 334 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.001
SPS 334.001 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth minimum standards for the design, construction, operation, repair, inspection, assembly, disassembly and use of amusement rides at carnivals, fairs and other places of amusement for the safety of frequenters.
SPS 334.001 Note
Note: The federal Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has issued accessibility guidelines for the construction or alteration of amusement rides. Amusement ride guidelines may be found under Summaries of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities. A copy of the publication may be obtained by calling the Access Board at 800/872-2253(v) (TTY 800/993-2822), or on the Internet at
www.access-board.gov/.
SPS 334.001 Note
Note: The design, construction and use of tents are covered under chapters SPS 314, Fire Prevention Code, and SPS 361 to 366, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
SPS 334.001 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 334.002(1)
(1)
Application. The provisions of this chapter apply to amusement rides open to the public and located at permanent sites or moved from site to site.
SPS 334.002(2)
(2) Exclusions. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to nonmechanized playground equipment, such as swings, seesaws, stationary spring mounted animal features, rider propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, swinging gates and physical fitness devices.
SPS 334.002(3)
(3) Local ordinances. A municipality may enact and enforce additional or more restrictive standards for amusement rides, provided the standards do not conflict with this chapter.
SPS 334.003
SPS 334.003 Retroactivity. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new and existing amusement rides.
