SPS 334.24(3)(b)2.
2. If a guardrail is less than 42 inches high, the department may grant an exception if an equivalent degree of safety is provided.
SPS 334.24(3)(c)
(c) The top member of the guardrail shall be rigid and smooth and capable of withstanding a minimum load of 200 pounds applied downward or horizontally.
SPS 334.24(3)(d)
(d) Guardrails shall be designed and constructed with a rigid intermediate barrier, or equivalent, capable of withstanding a minimum load of 100 pounds applied downward or horizontally.
SPS 334.24(3)(e)
(e) Ropes, chains and similar devices may not be used as guardrails.
SPS 334.24(3)(f)
(f) Guardrails that serve stairways and ramps constructed or manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, shall be designed and constructed in such a fashion to reject a 4-inch ball at all openings, including the bottom of the guardrail and the surface upon which it rests.
SPS 334.24(4)(a)(a) All stairways, ramps, platforms and passageways shall be well-drained and kept free of debris, obstructions, projections, tripping hazards and other hazards.
SPS 334.24(4)(b)
(b) All stair treads, ramps and platforms shall have an abrasive or other type of slip-resistant surface.
SPS 334.24 Note
Note: A coefficient of friction of 0.5 or greater is considered to be slip-resistant.
SPS 334.24(4)(c)
(c) Tripping hazards which cannot be avoided due to the design of the device shall be provided with handrails, contrasting colors, illumination or signs.
SPS 334.24 Note
Note: The low rail of a bumper-car enclosure, electrical distribution boxes or guy wires are examples of these types of tripping hazards.
SPS 334.24(4)(d)
(d) Gaps between adjacent sections of fixed surfaces for walking shall not exceed one inch in width.
SPS 334.24(4)(e)
(e) Gaps between a fixed and a movable surface for walking or between 2 movable surfaces for walking shall not exceed 3 inches. The gaps shall be minimized by extending one surface under or over the other provided the extensions do not adversely affect the operation of the amusement ride or create a greater tripping hazard.
SPS 334.24(5)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), overhead clearance shall be not less than 6 feet 8 inches.
SPS 334.24 Note
Note: This rule is intended to apply to all areas of amusement rides where the frequenters walk or stand or are capable of standing during operation of the amusement ride.
SPS 334.24(5)(b)
(b) The department may accept lesser headroom clearances when the low overhead is part of the amusement ride; however, protection against head injuries shall be provided.
SPS 334.24(6)(a)(a) Tread width and riser height shall be of any combination that results in a stair angle between 30º and 40º to the horizontal. The riser height shall be at least 6 inches but not greater than 8 inches.
SPS 334.24 Note
Note: The following table presents typical tread-riser combinations which satisfy this rule.
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SPS 334.24(6)(b)1.1. Except as provided in
subd. 2., the difference in width between treads and the difference in height between risers shall not exceed
3⁄
8-inch in any one flight of stairs.
SPS 334.24(6)(b)2.
2. To accommodate ground slopes, the riser distance from ground level to the lowest tread may be less than the rise of the other steps in the stairway.
SPS 334.24(6)(c)
(c) Stair treads shall be level in both directions except that a slight slope to improve drainage is acceptable.
SPS 334.24(6)(d)1.1. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of all flights of stairs that have 3 or more risers.
SPS 334.24(6)(d)2.
2. The handrails shall be located between 30 and 34 inches above the nose of the stair tread.
SPS 334.24(6)(d)3.
3. The handrail shall be rigid, smooth and capable of withstanding a minimum load of 200 pounds applied downward or horizontally.
SPS 334.24(6)(d)4.
4. Handrails shall be designed and constructed with a rigid intermediate barrier, or equivalent, capable of withstanding a minimum load of 100 pounds applied downward or horizontally.
SPS 334.24(7)(a)(a) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of all ramps with a slope of more than 1:12. The handrails shall be located between 30 and 34 inches above the ramp surface.
SPS 334.24(7)(b)1.1. Except as provided in
subd. 2., ramps with a slope of 1:4 shall not exceed 24 inches in width.
SPS 334.24(7)(b)2.
2. If the amusement ride has a ramp with a slope of 1:4 and a width greater than 24 inches, the department may grant an exception if an equivalent degree of safety is provided.
SPS 334.24(7)(c)2.
2. If the amusement ride has a ramp slope steeper than 1:4, the department may grant an exception if an equivalent degree of safety is provided.
SPS 334.24 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (1), (3) (a) 2., (4) (e), (5) (b), (7) (b) 2. and (c) 2.
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: cr. (3) (e), (f) and (6) (d) 5., am. (6) (d) 1.
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.25(1)
(1)
General. All hazardous parts, such as pinch points, shear points and in-going nips, of amusement rides shall be enclosed, barricaded or otherwise arranged to effectively prevent injury of the passenger in accordance with recognized safe practice.
SPS 334.25(2)
(2) Guard removal. Guards removed for any purpose shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed.
SPS 334.25(3)
(3) Hair and clothing. Hair guards or cover guards shall be provided to prevent hair or clothing from being caught in operating equipment of ferris-type wheels.
SPS 334.25(4)
(4) Wheels and levers. Wheels and levers used by frequenters in the control of the action of the amusement ride shall be designed and maintained to prevent pinches, strains, abrasions and body actions that could result in injuries. Wheels and levers shall be padded. Wheels shall have a solid center in lieu of spokes.
SPS 334.25(5)
(5) Hot surfaces. Surfaces having a temperature in excess of 110ºF shall be guarded or located to prevent bodily contact.
SPS 334.26
SPS 334.26 Special controls. When the operator of an amusement ride cannot clearly see all loading and unloading areas, special devices or special procedures shall be provided in accordance with one of the following:
SPS 334.26(1)
(1) Class 1 amusement rides that have loading or unloading areas which cannot be clearly seen by the operator shall be equipped with a bell or similar audible warning device. The warning device shall be sounded prior to each operation.
SPS 334.26 Note
Note: An example of this type of ride is a merry-go-round.
SPS 334.26(2)
(2) Class 2 amusement rides that have loading or unloading areas which cannot be clearly seen by the operator shall be equipped with mirrors or other devices which provide the operator with full visibility of all such areas.
SPS 334.26(3)
(3) Class 2 amusement rides that have loading or unloading areas which cannot be clearly seen by the operator shall be operated only when an authorized attendant is stationed so that all loading and unloading areas are visible to the attendant. When an attendant is required, communication with the operator shall be made when it is safe to start the amusement ride. A control interlock, such as a kill switch, shall be provided for the attendant to stop the amusement ride in case of an emergency. The attendant shall be at least 18 years old.
SPS 334.26 Note
Note: Examples of this type of ride are himalaya-type rides and flying bobs.
SPS 334.26 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (2) (b) and (3)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: r. and recr.
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.27(1)
(1)
General. Unique identification of each amusement ride and each passenger-carrying device, and operational information to facilitate the department's inspection, shall be provided to the department as required under this section.
SPS 334.27(2)(a)(a) Information required in this section shall be clear, legible and permanent, such as die-stamped on the frame or included on a permanent plate securely attached to the amusement ride.
SPS 334.27(2)(b)
(b) Amusement rides shall be identified by their original name, model number and serial number. In the absence of such information, the owners shall provide unique identification of their own choice sufficient to properly identify the amusement ride.
SPS 334.27(2)(d)
(d) When available, the manufacturer's name and address shall be provided.
SPS 334.27(3)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (b), each passenger-carrying device on an amusement ride shall be identified by a permanent number or manufacturer's decal, at least one inch in height and located in a conspicuous place. Permanent ink markers are not acceptable.
SPS 334.27(3)(b)
(b) The identification provisions under
par. (a) are not required for a coin-operated single passenger amusement ride.
SPS 334.27 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;
CR 08-054:
CR 08-054: r. (2) (c), renum. (3) to be (3) (a) and am., cr. (3) (b)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.285(1)
(1)
Safety bar or belt. Each carrier of a lift system used as an amusement ride shall be equipped with a safety bar or belt that will not open under forward pressure. The safety bar or belt shall be utilized when a passenger occupies the carrier.
SPS 334.285(2)
(2) Design, construction and operation. Chairlifts, sky rides and gondola systems shall be designed, constructed and operated as specified in
ch. SPS 333 for the actual use condition including operating the system at full load condition while traveling in both directions.
SPS 334.285 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
correction in (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register June 2002 No. 558;
CR 02-127: am. (1)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: am. (1)
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 334.29(1)
(1)
Stability. Amusement rides shall not be located or erected where water, unstable soil or similar conditions could cause movement or tip-over.
SPS 334.29(2)
(2) Electric power lines. Amusement rides shall be located to provide at least 10 feet of clearance from any uninsulated overhead electric power line energized to more than 50 volts, but less than or equal to 50,000 volts. For lines energized to more than 50,000 volts, the minimum clearance shall be increased 0.4 inch for each 1,000 volts over 50,000.
SPS 334.29 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 316 for additional information.
SPS 334.29(3)
(3) Distance between amusement rides and other objects. SPS 334.29(3)(a)(a) The minimum distance between amusement rides shall be such that the closest points on the passenger-carrying devices on adjacent amusement rides are at least 6 feet apart when both are in the position that brings them closest to each other.
SPS 334.29(3)(b)1.1. Except as provided in
subd. 2., the minimum distance between passenger-carrying devices of amusement rides and fixed objects which are not part or associated with the amusement ride or fences shall be at least 4 feet.
SPS 334.29(3)(b)2.
2. The separation distances under
subd. 1., do not apply to bumper cars, bumper boats and go karts.
SPS 334.29 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;
CR 02-127: am. (1) and (2)
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 08-054: am. (2), renum. (3) (b) to be (3) (b) 1. and am., cr. (3) (b) 2.
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09.
SPS 334.30
SPS 334.30 Assembly and disassembly. The assembly and disassembly of an amusement ride shall be done by or under the supervision of an authorized person. Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted in the work area.
SPS 334.30 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 334.31(1)(a)(a) The operation of an amusement ride shall be by an authorized person at least 18 years of age except for any of the following rides:
SPS 334.31(1)(a)2.
2. Electrically-powered, coin-operated class 1 amusement rides having a maximum capacity of 6 passengers.
SPS 334.31 Note
Note: See s.
DWD 270.12, Wis. Adm. Code, concerning hazardous occupations prohibited to all minors.
SPS 334.31(1)(b)1.1. Amusement ride operators shall be in the immediate vicinity of the operating controls during the operating cycle of the amusement ride.
SPS 334.31(1)(b)2.
2. The operators shall keep the controls under their direct supervision at all times during normal operation of the amusement rides.
