SPS 334.02(2)(a)(a) The department may require additional information sufficient to properly classify amusement rides.
SPS 334.02(2)(b)
(b) An amusement ride shall be assigned to class 3 when requested information for the amusement ride is not provided.
SPS 334.02(3)
(3) Notification. The department shall notify the owner to which class the amusement ride has been assigned and of required inspections and tests.
SPS 334.02(4)
(4) Reclassification. The department shall reclassify rides if the amusement rides fail to continue to meet the criteria for which they were classified.
SPS 334.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2002 No. 558; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.03
SPS 334.03 Amusement ride classifications. Amusement rides shall be classified as follows:
SPS 334.03(1)
(1) Class 1. Class 1 shall consist of amusement rides that are properly designed, constructed and maintained to move passengers in a mild manner.
SPS 334.03 Note
Note: Examples of class 1 amusement rides include but are not limited to:
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See PDF for table 
SPS 334.03(2)
(2) Class 2. Class 2 shall consist of amusement rides that are properly designed, constructed and maintained to move passengers in a thrilling manner.
SPS 334.03 Note
Note: Examples of class 2 amusement rides include but are not limited to:
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See PDF for table SPS 334.03(3)
(3) Class 3. Class 3 shall consist of those amusement rides which do not meet the requirements for the classes of amusement rides under
sub. (1) or
(2).
SPS 334.03(4)
(4) Modified amusement rides. Amusement rides which have been changed, except for changes made by the manufacturer, shall be classified as modified rides.
SPS 334.03(5)
(5) Ride reclassification. An amusement ride initially assigned as a class 3 ride or modified ride shall be reclassified as a class 1 or class 2 ride provided the owner supplies the department with information regarding the maintenance of the ride and one of the following:
SPS 334.03(5)(a)
(a) An engineering analysis regarding the structural integrity of the ride.
SPS 334.03(5)(b)
(b) A nondestructive test report of load-bearing ride components and welds.
SPS 334.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 08-054: am. (2), cr. (5)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.035(1)
(1) Except as provided in
sub. (2), no amusement ride owner may operate a ride unless at the time there is in existence a contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence against liability for injury to persons for the ride.
SPS 334.035(2)
(2) No amusement ride owner shall operate a non-mechanical ride or a coin-operated ride unless at the time there is in existence a contract of insurance for the ride providing coverage of not less than $500,000 per occurrence against liability for injury to persons.
SPS 334.035(3)(a)(a) The insurance contract to be provided under
subs. (1) and
(2) shall be by an insurer or surety authorized to transact business in the state.
SPS 334.035(3)(b)
(b) The amusement ride owner shall be responsible for assuring that the insuring company will notify the department at least 10 days prior to cancellation or change of insurance coverage. The certificate of insurance shall acknowledge this notification responsibility.
SPS 334.035(3)(c)
(c) The insurance contract or an attached schedule to satisfy the provisions of
subs. (1) and
(2) shall identify each amusement ride included in the coverage utilizing the ride serial number where such a number exists.
SPS 334.035 History
History: Emerg. cr. eff. 1-1-08;
CR 07-086: cr.
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08.
SPS 334.04
SPS 334.04 Registration of amusement rides. SPS 334.04(1)(1)
General. All class 1 and class 2 amusement rides shall be registered with the department annually. The fees as specified in
ch. SPS 302 shall be paid and the amusement rides shall be registered prior to being opened to the public. All registrations, regardless of date of issuance, shall expire on December 31 of each year.
SPS 334.04(2)(a)(a) The following registration information shall be provided on forms available from the department:
SPS 334.04(2)(a)1.
1. Name and address of owner, or operator or lessee if different from owner;
SPS 334.04(2)(a)2.
2. Descriptive name, model and serial number of the amusement ride; and
SPS 334.04(2)(a)3.
3. Route, including specific sites and dates on which the amusement ride will be operated in the state. If the route is incomplete or modified, the department shall be notified prior to operation on the adjusted route.
SPS 334.04 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at
http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 334.04(3)(a)(a) Additional registration information shall be provided if requested by the department.
SPS 334.04(3)(b)
(b) Maintenance, operating and safety manuals shall be made available to the department by the owner, provided the manuals are available from the manufacturer.
SPS 334.04(3)(c)
(c) The results of any required nondestructive testing shall be submitted to the department.
SPS 334.04(4)
(4) Class 3 and modified amusement rides. Class 3 and modified amusement rides may not be opened to the public until the ride is reclassified in accordance with
s. SPS 334.03 (5) and the ride has been registered with the department.
SPS 334.04(5)
(5) Amusement ride registration refusal. Amusement rides shall not be registered by the department for any of the following reasons:
SPS 334.04(5)(a)
(a) Unabated written safety-related orders issued by the department;
SPS 334.04(5)(c)
(c) Modifications, repairs or maintenance that are not in accordance with recognized safe practice; or
SPS 334.04(5)(d)
(d) Failure to provide nondestructive testing information when the testing is required by recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.04(6)
(6) Posting of certificate. The registration certificate shall be posted on the amusement ride so that the certificate is visible to the public. The certificate shall not be altered or defaced.
SPS 334.04(7)(a)(a) The department shall review the registration application and grant a registration or issue a denial within 15 business days of receiving the required information and fees.
SPS 334.04(7)(b)
(b) If the department requests information or fees in addition to those originally submitted, the 15-day processing time shall commence upon receipt of the requested items.
SPS 334.04(7)(c)
(c) The department reserves the right to negotiate an extension of time on registration applications when the applicant is in arrears on payment of fees or compliance with safety orders issued on amusement rides under the ownership or control of the applicant.
SPS 334.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, January, 1994, No. 457; am. (2) (b), (c), r. (2) (d),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96;
CR 02-127: am. (1), (4) and (6)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03; emerg. renum. (2) (intro.) to be (2) (a), cr. (2) (b), eff. 1-1-08;
CR 07-086: renum. (2) (intro.) to be (2) (a), cr. (2) (b)
Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register February 2008 No. 626;
CR 08-054: r. and recr. (4)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; correction in (1), (2) (b), (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.05(1)
(1)
General. Plans and specifications for all custom-built, site-specific amusement rides not used in a portable mode shall be submitted to the department for examination and approval before construction commences.
SPS 334.05(2)
(2) Plans and specifications. At least 3 sets of plans, which are clear, legible and permanent copies, and one copy of specifications shall be submitted for examination and approval before commencing construction. The plans and specifications shall contain the following information:
SPS 334.05(2)(a)
(a) General. All plans shall contain the name of the owner and the address of the amusement ride. The name and seal of the Wisconsin registered architect, Wisconsin professional engineer or the name of the person who prepared the plans shall appear on the title sheet;
SPS 334.05(2)(b)
(b) Plot plan. The plot plan shall indicate the location of the amusement ride with respect to property lines or adjoining streets, alleys, electrical transmission lines or other hazard which may interfere with safe operation, and any other buildings and amusement rides on the same lot or property;
SPS 334.05(2)(c)
(c) Floor plans or layouts. Floor plans or layouts shall be provided for each floor of the ride. The size and location of all rooms, doors, windows, structural features, exit passageways, exit lights, and other pertinent information shall be indicated. Schematic exit plans shall be provided for large buildings and amusement rides indicating normal paths of egress;
SPS 334.05(2)(d)
(d) Elevations. The elevations shall contain information on the exterior appearance of the amusement ride;
SPS 334.05(2)(e)
(e) Sections and details. Section views and detail drawings shall include information to clarify the design; and
SPS 334.05(2)(f)
(f) Specifications. The specifications shall be properly identified with the drawings and describe the quality of the materials and the workmanship.
SPS 334.05(3)
(3) Data required. All plans submitted for approval shall be accompanied by data and information sufficient for the department to determine if the design of the amusement ride meets the requirements of this chapter. The following information shall be submitted:
SPS 334.05(3)(a)
(a) Structural data. Sample structural calculations, including assumed bearing value of soil, live loads and itemized dead loads, and unit stresses for structural materials; and
SPS 334.05(3)(b)
(b) Additional data. When requested, additional data pertaining to design, construction, materials and equipment shall be submitted to the department for approval.
SPS 334.05(4)(a)(a) Form. A plans approval application form shall be included with the plans submitted to the department for examination and approval.
SPS 334.05 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at
http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
SPS 334.05(4)(b)
(b) Conditional approval. If the department determines that the plans and the specifications substantially conform to the provisions of this chapter, a conditional written approval shall be granted. All conditions not in compliance with this chapter, which are identified in the conditional approval, shall be corrected before or during construction of the amusement ride. Issuance of a conditional approval by the department does not constitute assumption by the department of any responsibility for the design or construction of the amusement ride.
SPS 334.05(4)(c)
(c) Denial of approval. If the department determines that the plans or the specifications do not substantially conform to the provisions of this chapter, the application for conditional approval shall be denied in writing.
SPS 334.05 Note
Note: A letter will be sent to the designer and the owner of record with a statement relating to the examination of the plans and citing the conditions of approval or denial. The plans will be dated and stamped “conditionally approved" or “not approved", whichever applies. The department will retain one copy of the plans for all projects. The remaining plans will be returned to the person designated on the plans approval application.
SPS 334.05(5)
(5) Plan review processing time. Pursuant to
s. SPS 302.07 (3), the department shall review and make a determination on an application for plan review within 15 business days.
SPS 334.06
SPS 334.06 Evidence of plan approval. The engineer, designer, manufacturer or owner shall keep at the site one set of plans bearing the stamp of conditional approval and a copy of the specifications. The plans shall be open to inspection by an authorized representative of the department. Plan approval by the department shall expire one year after the date indicated on the approved plans if construction has not commenced within that year.
SPS 334.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92.
SPS 334.07
SPS 334.07 Revocation of approval. The department may revoke any approval or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter, for any false statements or misrepresentation of facts on which the approval or registration was based.
SPS 334.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92.
SPS 334.08(1)(a)
(a) An amusement ride for which plans must be submitted for review under
s. SPS 334.05 may not be opened to the public until the ride has been inspected by the department or its authorized representative.
SPS 334.08(1)(b)
(b) The owner shall notify the department when the construction or installation of an amusement approved under
s. SPS 334.05 is complete and at least 5 business days prior to the ride being open to the public to provide for the inspection under
par. (a).
SPS 334.08(2)
(2) Every amusement ride shall be subject to periodic inspections conducted by the department or its authorized representative.
SPS 334.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (2)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: r. and recr. (1), am. (2)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; correction in (1) (a), (b) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.09
SPS 334.09 Fees. Fees for the registration of amusement rides, plan examination and approvals, inspections, petitions for variance and miscellaneous administrative functions shall be submitted as specified in
ch. SPS 302. Fees shall be submitted at the time the application for registration or approval is submitted. No registration or determination will be made until the fees are received.
SPS 334.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, January, 1994, No. 457; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.10(1)
(1)
Appeal of department order. Pursuant to s.
101.02 (6) (e), Stats., any person who owns or occupies a property that is affected by an order of the department may petition the department for a hearing on the reasonableness of the order.
SPS 334.10(2)
(2) Appeal of local order. Pursuant to s.
101.02 (7) (b), Stats., any person affected by a local order that is in conflict with an order of the department may petition the department for a hearing on the local order.
SPS 334.10(3)
(3) Petition of administrative rule. Pursuant to s.
227.12, Stats., any municipality, corporation or any 5 or more persons having an interest in an administrative rule may petition the department requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule.
SPS 334.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, January, 1994, No. 457; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2002 No. 558;
CR 02-127: r. and recr.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03.
SPS 334.11
SPS 334.11 Petition for variance. The department shall consider and may grant a variance to a nonstatutory provision of this chapter in accordance with
ch. SPS 303. The petition for variance shall include, where applicable, a position statement from the fire department having jurisdiction.
SPS 334.11 Note
Note: Chapter
SPS 303 requires the submittal of a petition for variance form (SBD-9890) and a fee, and that an equivalency is established in the petition for variance that meets the intent of the rule being petitioned. Chapter
SPS 303 also requires the department to process regular petitions within 30 business days and priority petitions within 10 business days.
SPS 334.11 Note
Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at
docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site
http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
