R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20: GENERAL

under Amusement Devices Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.20

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Amusement Devices Act

REGULATION 20

Amended to O. Reg. 228/01

GENERAL

Note: This Regulation was revoked on June 27, 2001. See: O. Reg. 228/01, s. 1.

This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.

PART I
GENERAL

Interpretation

1. In this Regulation,

“adult kart” means a kart that is designed for use by persons who are at least 1,320 millimetres in height; (“kart pour adultes”)

“amusement ride” means an amusement device other than a go-kart or water slide; (“manège”)

“ASTM” means American Society for Testing and Materials; (“ASTM”)

“attendant” means a person who actively engages in or supervises the loading, movement or unloading of passengers on an amusement device or the marshalling of passenger carrying units or both; (“préposé au fonctionnement”)

“automobile ride” means an amusement ride in which the passenger carrying unit is in the form of a motor vehicle that travels within or along a predetermined path; (“manège d’automobiles”)

“bumper car” means an automobile ride where the passenger carrying units are equipped with an encircling buffer device and operate in an enclosed area consisting of a runway and a current grid and where the action of passengers may cause one passenger carrying unit to impact into another; (“auto tamponneuse”)

“class A1 amusement device” means a coaster ride, flume ride or ride that is similar to a coaster ride or flume ride, that travels 500 metres or more, other than a class A2 amusement device; (“attraction de catégorie A1”)

“class A2 amusement device” means an amusement device that is highly complex; (“attraction de catégorie A2”)

“class B1 amusement device” means a coaster ride, flume ride or ride that is similar to a coaster ride or flume ride, that travels 200 metres or more but less than 500 metres, other than a class A2 amusement device; (“attraction de catégorie B1”)

“class B2 amusement device” means an amusement device, other than a class A1, A2 or B1 amusement device, go-kart or water slide, that is designed to be used primarily by adults and that,

(a) transports passengers to a height exceeding six metres,

(b) tilts passengers more than 45^o from the vertical,

(d) has a combination or has all of the features referred to in clauses (a), (b) and (c); (“attraction de catégorie B2”)

“class C1 amusement device” means an amusement device, other than a class A1, A2, B1 or C2 amusement device, go-kart or water slide, that is designed to be used primarily by adults; (“attraction de catégorie C1”)

“class C2 amusement device” means an amusement device, other than a class A1, A2, B1 amusement device, go-kart or water slide, that is designed to be used primarily by children that,

(a) transports passengers to a height exceeding three metres,

(b) tilts passengers more than 45^o from the vertical,

(d) moves passengers more than twenty metres along a circular path measured per revolution or more than fifty metres along a path other than a circular path measured per cycle, or

(e) has a combination or has all of the features referred to in clause (a), (b), (c) or (d); (“attraction de catégorie C2”)

“class D amusement device” means an amusement device, other than a class A1, A2, B1 or C2 amusement device, go-kart or water slide, that is designed to be used primarily by children; (“attraction de catégorie D”)

“coaster ride” means an amusement ride where passenger carrying units gain potential energy by being driven to a predetermined height from which they descend by kinetic energy along a fixed track; (“montagnes russes”)

“CSA” means Canadian Standards Association; (“CSA”)

“dry slide” means an amusement ride that consists of one or more inclined channels that do not contain water and on which a person slides down from a predetermined height into a landing area; (“glissoire”)

“existing amusement device” means an amusement device that was located in Ontario at any time in the twelve months prior to the date this Regulation comes into force; (“attraction existante”)

“factor of safety” means the ratio of the ultimate stress to the maximum stress imposed on a component of an amusement device due to fabrication, erection and environmental and operational conditions; (“coefficient de sécurité”)

“field test” means a test or a series of tests used to determine whether an amusement device conforms to its original design and operational criteria; (“essai pratique”)

“flume ride” means an amusement ride where the passenger carrying units are propelled along a water channel by the tow of water and that incorporates a lifting mechanism that imparts potential energy to the passenger carrying units allowing them to descend by kinetic energy along an inclined water channel into a horizontal water channel that decelerates the passenger carrying units; (“descente de rapides”)

“follow up inspection” means an inspection that is carried out after a periodic or special inspection to verify whether modifications have been made to correct any non-conformance identified during the periodic or special inspection; (“inspection de contrôle”)

“go-kart” means an amusement device that consists of one or more adult karts or kiddie karts that are driven on a go-kart track and includes the pit area and surrounding area but does not include automobile rides; (“circuit de karting”)

“go-kart track” means a specially constructed track that is used for karts; (“piste de karting”)

“kart” means a self-propelled motorized vehicle that is designed to be driven on a go-kart track at limited speed where the driver has full control over acceleration from rest, deceleration, stopping and steering of the vehicle; (“kart”)

“kiddie kart” means a kart that is designed for use by persons who do not exceed 1,375 millimetres in height; (“kart pour enfants”)

“life-guard” means a person who is the holder of,

(a) the National Lifeguard Service’s Lifeguard Certificate,

(b) the Royal Life Saving Society Canada’s Bronze Cross,

(d) a certificate that is equivalent to a certificate referred to in clause (a), (b) or (c); (“sauveteur”)

“manufacturer” means the manufacturer of an amusement device; (“fabricant”)

“maximum capacity” means the maximum number of passengers, passenger carrying units or maximum weight or any combination of these that the amusement device is designed for in order to operate safely at the maximum speed specified by the manufacturer for the amusement device; (“capacité maximale”)

“mechanic” means a person who has at least four years work experience directly related to the work assigned to the person and who has knowledge of the Act, this Regulation and the codes that apply to the amusement device to which the person is assigned; (“mécanicien”)

“new amusement device” means an amusement device other than an existing amusement device; (“nouvelle attraction”)

“on an emergency basis” means to replace an amusement device that is not operable and for which a current permit is issued; (“dans une situation d’urgence”)

“operator” means a person who has direct control over the starting, stopping or speed of an amusement device or part thereof or is in charge of the entire operation of an amusement device; (“personne qui fait fonctionner l’attraction”)

“passenger carrying unit” means that part of an amusement device that is self-propelled or attached directly or indirectly to the drive mechanism by means of a flexible linkage and that carries passengers through a ride cycle; (“unité de transport des utilisateurs”)

“periodic inspection” means an inspection, other than a special, follow up or subsequent inspection or an inspection under clause 8 (3) (c), that is carried out from time to time after a permit is issued for an amusement device to determine if the amusement device is in accordance with the Act and this Regulation; (“inspection périodique”)

“professional engineer” means a professional engineer within the meaning of the Professional Engineers Act; (“ingénieur”)

“prototype test” means a test or series of tests performed by the manufacturer on the primary model of an amusement device to verify the design and operational characteristics of the amusement device including the deflections, loads and forces that are intended to be placed on the amusement device and the passengers riding on the amusement device; (“essai prototypique”)

“rope lay” means the length along a rope in which one strand makes a complete revolution around the rope; (“pas de câble”)

“rotor ride” means an amusement ride in which the passengers by the action of centrifugal force are maintained against the inner wall of a rotating vertical cylinder at the same time that the floor of the cylinder is lowered away from the feet of the passengers; (“manège centrifuge”)

“SAE” means Society of Automotive Engineers; (“SAE”)

“safety retainer” means a wire rope, chain, bar, attachment or other device that is designed to prevent a part or parts of an amusement device from,

(a) becoming disengaged from the amusement device, or

(b) tipping or tilting in a manner that could cause a hazard to a person using the amusement device or a person in the vicinity of the amusement device,

should a means of suspension, guiding or attachment fail; (“fixation de secours”)

“special inspection” means an inspection that is carried out following a complaint, accident, fire or similar occurrence with respect to an amusement device; (“inspection spéciale”)

“subsequent inspection” means an inspection that is carried out to verify whether modifications have been made to correct any non-conformance identified during an inspection under subsection 6 (1) or clause 8 (3) (c); (“inspection subséquente”)

“turntable ride” means an amusement ride in which passengers are positioned on a smooth, flat, circular table that is surrounded by a cushioned barrier and that by the action of the table rotating tends to force the passengers to slide off the table and into the cushioned barrier; (“manège pivotant”)

“water slide” means an amusement device that consists of one or more inclined channels that contain continuously running water, on which a person slides down from a predetermined height into a splash pool and that incorporates facilities for water treatment. (“glissoire aquatique”) R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 1.

Application of Act

2. (1) No person shall erect, operate or maintain an amusement device to which this Regulation applies except in accordance with this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 2 (1).

(2) The following devices are exempt from the Act and this Regulation:

1. Off-road vehicles within the meaning of the Off-Road Vehicles Act.

2. Motorized snow vehicles within the meaning of the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act.

3. Public pools and wave action pools within the meaning of Regulation 565 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Public Pools).

4. Aircraft within the meaning of the Aeronautics Act (Canada).

5. Devices whose sliding action is dependent on snow or ice.

6. Boats, other than motorized boats primarily designed for use by children and bumper boats.

7. Jet water skis and similar jet or motorized devices used on water.

8. Wind surfers and surf boards.

9. Muscular powered devices, other than swinging gyms.

10. Hang gliders.

11. Untethered parasails, balloons and chutes.

12. Hay rides.

13. Soap box racers.

14. Golf carts.

15. Hovercraft.

16. Skateboards and roller skates.

17. Live animal rides.

18. Self-propelled vehicles, other than those that travel in excess of 4 kilometres per hour and are designed primarily for use in an amusement park. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 2 (2).

(3) Every existing amusement device shall be deemed to meet the requirements of section 15, subsections 16 (1), (2) and (3), sections 17 and 18, subsections 19 (1), 20 (1), 22 (1) and (4) and the standards adopted by section 3 of the code adopted in section 26. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 2 (3).

(4) Subsection (3) does not apply,

(a) with respect to the part that is unsafe, where the person operating the amusement device is aware that a part of the amusement device is unsafe because it does not meet one of the requirements set out in a section referred to in subsection (3);

(b) with respect to the part that is unsafe, where an inspector finds that a part of an amusement device is unsafe; or

(c) with respect to the part, where a part of the amusement device is changed or replaced or a new part is added to the amusement device after this Regulation comes into force. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 2 (4).

Licence to Carry on Business

3. (1) An application for a licence to carry on the business of operating an amusement device or a renewal thereof shall be in a form provided by the Director. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 3 (1).

(2) It is a condition for entitlement for a licence or a renewal thereof that the applicant,

(a) is or employs a mechanic who is capable of maintaining each amusement device operated by the licensee;

(b) is or employs a mechanic who is capable of erecting each amusement device that is to be erected by the licensee;

(c) is or employs a person who has full knowledge of the Act and this Regulation who is in charge of the maintenance and operation of each amusement device of the licensee; and

(d) is or employs a person who has full knowledge of the Act and this Regulation who is in charge of the erection of each amusement device that is to be erected by licensee. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 3 (2).

(3) The amount of liability insurance prescribed for the purposes of section 4 of the Act is an amount not less than $1,000,000. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 3 (3).

(4) Each licence to carry on the business of operating an amusement device expires on the 31st day of December next following the date on which it was issued, unless otherwise stated in the licence. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 3 (4).

Permit for an Amusement Device

4. (1) An application for a permit to operate an amusement device or a renewal thereof shall be in a form provided by the Director. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (1)

(2) It is a condition for the issuing of a permit to operate an amusement device that,

(a) the applicant is a licensee;

(b) the amusement device with respect to which the permit relates is registered in accordance with section 6;

(d) the amusement device with respect to which the permit relates is in conformance with this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (2)

(3) It is a condition for the renewal of a permit to operate an amusement device that,

(a) the applicant is a licensee;

(b) the amusement device with respect to which the permit relates is registered in accordance with section 6;

(d) the technical dossier required under clause 6 (1) (a) is updated in accordance with subsection 7 (6); and

(e) the applicant files with the Director an operating schedule that is in accordance with subsection (4). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (3)

(4) For the purposes of this section, an operating schedule shall include,

(a) the location or locations in Ontario where the amusement device will be operated;

(b) the operating dates of the amusement device for the calendar year; and

(c) in the case of an itinerant amusement device, the date or dates for the erection and dismantling of the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (4)

(5) A permit to operate an amusement device expires on the 31st day of December next following the date on which it is issued unless otherwise stated on the permit. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (5)

(6) A permit to operate an amusement device shall be kept in the vicinity of the amusement device to which it relates. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (6)

(7) Where a permit is issued to a licensee for an amusement device brought into Ontario on an emergency basis, the Director shall not issue another permit on an emergency basis for that amusement device to that licensee. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 4 (7).

5. A change in the operating schedule of a licensee shall be forwarded by the licensee to the Director,

(a) where the change is to occur within fourteen days of the licensee becoming aware of the change, forthwith by telephone or other means of immediate communication; or

(b) where the change is not going to occur within fourteen days of the licensee becoming aware of the change, in writing. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 5.

Registration of an Amusement Device

6. (1) It is a condition for the registration of an amusement device that,

(a) a technical dossier in accordance with section 7 with respect to the amusement device is filed with the Director;

(b) the amusement device is erected by or under the direct supervision of a licensee;

(c) after the amusement device is erected, a licensee carries out or causes to be carried out a preliminary examination of the amusement device to ensure that the amusement device is in accordance with the filed technical dossier that relates to the device and is in conformance with the Act and this Regulation;

(d) the amusement device is inspected by an inspector; and

(e) the amusement device is found by the inspector to be in a safe operating condition and in conformance with the Act and this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 6 (1).

(2) Clause (1) (b) does not apply to existing amusement devices. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 6 (2).

(3) Upon the conditions set out in subsection (1) being satisfied, the Director shall register the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 6 (3).

(4) Where an amusement device is registered, the licensee who applied for the registration shall affix the notice indicating the registration number to the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 6 (4).

(5) Each registration of an amusement device expires five years after the last permit with respect to the device was issued. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 6 (5).

Technical Dossier

7. (1) Every technical dossier shall be submitted in duplicate and in English. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (1).

(2) A technical dossier for a new amusement device shall include at least,

(a) specifications with respect to the amusement device on a form provided by the Director;

(b) a site layout of the amusement device that shows the static and operational mode clearance requirements, fences, barriers and structures in the vicinity of the amusement device, loading and unloading areas, track and foundations;

(c) drawings that contain plan and elevation views and cross-sectional areas to show the general arrangement of the amusement device, materials used, major components, dimensions and passenger carrying units;

(d) drawings showing details of devices used to keep the passenger inside the passenger carrying unit during the operation of the amusement device and safety retainers used;

(e) instructions with respect to erection and dismantling of the amusement device;

(f) operational instructions with respect to daily inspections, loading and unloading of the amusement device, communication between operators, attendants and passengers, environmental conditions that could affect the safe operation of the amusement device, procedures to be followed during an emergency shutdown of the amusement device, procedures to be followed when evacuating the amusement device and duties and responsibilities of operators and attendants;

(g) a maintenance manual with respect to the amusement device that contains,

(i) schematics of the hydraulic and electrical systems showing all operational and safety related components and their characteristics together with sequence of operation,

(ii) detailed instructions with respect to the method and interval of inspections, tests, lubrication and replacement of parts,

(iii) a list of parts the failure of which could create a hazard, and

(iv) the location of and the amount of torque to be applied to fasteners the failure of which could create a hazard;

(h) one of the following documents:

1. A report of a prototype test carried out by the manufacturer of the amusement device that includes a statement by the manufacturer that a field test is not required to be carried out on the amusement device.

2. A report of a field test carried out on the amusement device by the manufacturer or licensee.

3. A statement by the licensee that a field test will be carried out on the amusement device and a report filed with the Director before an inspection under subsection 6 (1) or clause 8 (3) (c) is arranged with an inspector.

4. A statement together with reasons by the manufacturer as to why no tests are necessary to ensure the safety of the amusement device;

(i) in the case of a class A1, A2, B1 or B2 amusement device or a water slide, the seal and signature of a professional engineer on all documents;

(j) a statement by a professional engineer that the design of the amusement device, including the parts and features not specifically identified in the technical dossier and the procedures and instructions laid down in the technical dossier, except for any variance indicated, are in compliance with the Act and the regulations; and

(k) such other information or documents, in addition to those required under clauses (a) to (j), as are necessary to demonstrate that the amusement device will operate safely and in accordance with the Act and this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (2).

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to an amusement device where a technical dossier for the same make and model of an amusement device has been filed with the Director provided that the technical dossier with respect to the amusement device contains the following documents:

1. Written permission of the person who filed the original technical dossier that the technical dossier previously filed with the Director may be used for the amusement device.

2. A photocopy of the filed technical dossier including any amendments or changes thereto.

3. Written permission of the professional engineer who provided the statement required under clause (2) (j) that the statement may be used for the amusement device.

4. A statement by the manufacturer or licensee that all safety related replacements and changes recommended by the manufacturer subsequent to the date of filing of the original technical dossier have been completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and this Regulation.

5. A site layout of the amusement device that shows the static and operational mode clearance requirements, fences, barriers and structures in the vicinity of the amusement device, loading and unloading areas, track and foundation.

6. One of the documents required under clause (2) (h).

7. A statement by the licensee that the amusement device is identical in design and mode of operation to the amusement device that is the subject of the original technical dossier. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (3).

(4) A technical dossier for an existing amusement device or an amusement device that is brought into Ontario on an emergency basis shall include at least,

(a) specifications of the device on a form provided by the Director;

(b) each document referred to in clauses (2) (f) and (g) and in the case of an itinerant device, the instructions referred to in clause (2) (e), except for a document that has already been filed with the Director with respect to an amusement device that is of the same make and model;

(c) a statement by the licensee that the amusement device, including the parts and features not specifically identified in the technical dossier and the procedures and instructions laid down in the technical dossier, except for any variance indicated, are in compliance with the Act and this Regulation; and

(d) such other information or documents, in addition to those required under clauses (a), (b) and (c), as are necessary to demonstrate that the amusement device will operate safely and in accordance with the Act and this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (4).

(5) An amendment that is made at the request of the Director or by an applicant to a technical dossier before the amusement device to which the technical dossier relates is registered shall include,

(a) a detailed description of the amendment;

(b) where the amendment affects the document, each document required to be submitted with the technical dossier under subsection (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, with the amendment indicated on the document; and

(c) a statement required under clause (2) (j) or (4) (c), as the case requires, with respect to the amendment. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (5).

(6) Where a change, other than a change referred to in section 8, is made to an amusement device after the amusement device is registered that affects the data contained in the technical dossier with respect to the amusement device, the licensee shall submit to the Director, an amendment to the technical dossier that outlines the change,

(a) forthwith, where the change is a change that affects the safe operation of the amusement device; or

(b) at the time that the licensee applies for a renewal of a permit, where the change is not a change that affects the safe operation of the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (6).

(7) A copy of the filed technical dossier including any amendments thereto shall be kept by the licensee at the location of the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (7).

(8) Where a part of a technical dossier is inconsistent with the Act and this Regulation, the provisions of the Act and this Regulation shall prevail. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 7 (8).

Changes

8. (1) Every licensee who proposes to change the structural design, inherent safety or operational characteristics of an amusement device that is registered under section 6 by, without limiting the generality of the foregoing,

(a) increasing the maximum capacity or speed of an amusement device by more than 10 per cent;

(b) changing the load bearing structure of an amusement device in a manner that would reduce the original strength of the structure by more than 10 per cent;

(d) changing the method of guiding the passenger carrying units of an amusement device;

(e) changing the classification of an amusement device;

(f) relocating an amusement device that was originally designed as non-portable; or

(g) changing an amusement device from groundmounted to trailer-mounted,

shall submit to the Director the documents set out in subsection (2). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 8 (1).

(2) The following documents are required under subsection (1):

1. A detailed description of the proposed change.

2. All documents required to be filed as part of the technical dossier under subsection 7 (2) that relate to the proposed change. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 8 (2).

(3) Every licensee who proposes to make a change of a type referred to in subsection (1) to an amusement device shall ensure that,

(a) the change is made by or under the direct supervision of the licensee;

(b) the change is in conformance with the Act and this Regulation; and

(c) the amusement device is inspected by an inspector prior to being put into operation after the change is made. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 8 (3).

Attendants and Operators

9. (1) Every licensee shall appoint a sufficient number of operators and attendants in respect of each amusement device operated by the licensee to meet the requirements of this Regulation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (1).

(2) Every licensee shall ensure that the attendants and operators of the licensee are readily identifiable. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (2).

(3) Every licensee shall ensure that each attendant or operator of the licensee has such knowledge, training and experience that,

(a) each operator of an amusement device is able to operate the amusement device safely without supervision;

(b) each attendant is able to carry out his or her responsibilities without supervision; and

(c) each attendant and operator is aware of the hazardous situations that may occur with respect to persons using the amusement device to which the attendant or operator is assigned. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (3).

(4) Every attendant shall,

(a) be located at the area or position designated to the attendant by the operator of the amusement device to which the attendant is assigned;

(b) be responsible for the safe functioning and use of the amusement device or component that is within the scope of the attendant’s duties as assigned by the licensee and as set out in this Regulation;

(d) ensure that persons using the amusement device to which the attendant is assigned are properly instructed with respect to the use of the area and components under the attendant’s supervision; and

(e) ensure that all components of the amusement device to which the attendant is assigned are properly engaged and that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances are taken before a signal to operate is given to an operator or to a person using the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (4).

(5) Every operator shall be responsible for the safe operation and use of the amusement device or part thereof that the operator is assigned. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (5).

(6) No operator shall,

(a) operate or initiate the operation of an amusement device to which the operator is assigned unless the operator is signalled by an attendant that the amusement device is ready for operation or the operator is otherwise satisfied that all necessary safety measures in the circumstances have been taken to ensure the safe operation of the device;

(b) operate more than one amusement device at a time; or

(c) while on duty, leave the controls of an amusement device to which the operator is assigned unattended without taking measures to prevent the unauthorized operation of the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 9 (6).

Erection and Maintenance

10. (1) Every licensee shall ensure with respect to each amusement device that is operated or intended to be operated by the licensee that,

(a) the erection of the amusement device is carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in this section and the technical dossier for the amusement device required under section 7;

(b) no erection or maintenance is performed unless the work is performed by a mechanic or by a mechanic-in-training under the supervision of a mechanic;

(d) the amusement device is not used or operated unless it is maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in the technical dossier with respect to the amusement device required under section 7 and this section. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 10 (1).

(2) Every licensee shall ensure that each amusement device operated by the licensee is maintained in such a manner and as often as is necessary to ensure that the amusement device is in safe operating condition having regard to,

(a) the inherent quality and condition of the amusement device;

(b) the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance of the amusement device; and

(3) Every licensee shall ensure that the maintenance of each amusement device operated by the licensee includes,

(a) the checking and examination of all parts and functions at intervals that are sufficient to ensure the safe operation of the amusement device;

(b) the cleaning, lubricating and adjusting of all parts at intervals sufficient to ensure the safe operation of the amusement device;

(d) the carrying out of all safety related recommendations issued by the manufacturer with respect to the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 10 (3).

(4) Where the maintenance referred to in clause (3) (a) is carried out on an amusement device, the licensee who operates the amusement device shall ensure that the amusement device is in safe operating condition and is likely to remain in safe operating condition until the next scheduled checking and examination. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 10 (4).

(5) No mechanic shall undertake work on an amusement device that is beyond the scope of the mechanic’s experience and training. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 10 (5).

(6) Where a part of an amusement device is replaced for any reason, the replacement part shall be at least equivalent in strength and function to the original supplied by the manufacturer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 10 (6).

11. Where a manufacturer of an amusement device or a licensee discovers a defect in a part or component of an amusement device that is related to the safe operation or usage of the amusement device and that part or component is replaced, the manufacturer or licensee, as the case may be, shall forthwith notify the Director, in writing, stating the nature of the defect and the details of any action taken with respect to the part or component. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 11.

Operation

12. (1) Every licensee shall ensure with respect to each amusement device that is operated by the licensee that,

(a) the amusement device is operated in accordance with this Regulation and the technical dossier filed with the Director that relates to the amusement device;

(b) before the amusement device is opened to the public each day it is inspected and tested in accordance with the technical dossier that relates to the amusement device;

(d) a record of each inspection and test that is carried out on the amusement device is kept in the log book referred to in clause (c). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 12 (1).

(2) Each record referred to in clause (1) (d) shall be signed by the person performing the inspection or test or the supervisor of the person performing the inspection or test attesting to the carrying out of the inspection or test. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 12 (2).

(3) Each log book for an amusement device shall, in addition to a record of daily inspections and tests contain,

(a) results of all other inspections and tests on the amusement device;

(b) daily operating records of the amusement device, including all data concerning incidents and accidents involving the amusement device; and

(c) maintenance records, including all data concerning changes and improvements carried out on the amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 12 (3).

(4) Each log book shall be kept for a period of at least six years from the date of the last entry in the log book. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 12 (4).

(5) That portion of the log book that covers the twelve month period previous to the date of the last entry in the log book shall be kept at the location of the amusement device to which it relates. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 12 (5).

Fees

13. (1) The fees prescribed in the Schedule are payable under the Act and this Regulation and are non-refundable. O. Reg. 348/93, s. 1.

(1.1) A fee set out in the Schedule that is expressed as an amount per hour is payable on the basis of each quarter hour or part of a quarter hour that the person charging the fee spends, subject to the minimum set out in the Schedule. O. Reg. 440/96, s. 1.

(2) The manpower, test load, measuring and other devices required to carry out an inspection shall be provided by the licensee. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 13 (2).

PART II
GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

14. Where a provision of a code adopted by this Regulation is inconsistent with the Act and this Regulation, the provisions of the Act and this Regulation shall prevail. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 14.

Welding

15. (1) The welding of piping and fittings containing an internal pressure greater than 103 kPa on an amusement device shall conform to CSA Standard B51-M1986, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 15 (1).

(2) The welding of stress bearing parts of an amusement device, other than parts referred to in subsection (1), the failure of which could create an unsafe condition, shall conform to CSA Standard W59-1984, Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 15 (2).

(3) The welding of piping and fittings containing an internal pressure greater than 103 kPa on an amusement device shall be carried out by a person who is qualified in accordance with CSA Standard B51-M1986, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 15 (3).

(4) The welding of stress bearing parts of an amusement device, other than parts referred to in subsection (1), the failure of which could create an unsafe condition, shall be carried out by a person who is qualified in accordance with CSA Standard W47.1-M1983, Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel Structures or W47.2-M1987, Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Aluminum, as the case requires. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 15 (4).

Structural

16. (1) Structural loads and procedures considered in the design of structural members of every amusement device shall conform to section 4.1 of Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 made under the Building Code Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 16 (1).

(2) Every permanent foundation that is built specifically for an amusement device shall be designed and constructed in accordance with section 4.2 of Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 made under the Building Code Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 16 (2).

(3) Materials used for structural members of an amusement device shall be in accordance with section 4.3 of Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 made under the Building Code Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 16 (3).

(4) Every platform, stair or ramp used in connection with an amusement device shall be designed and constructed in accordance with subsections 3.4.6 and 3.4.7 of Regulation 61 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 made under the Building Code Act except that an inclined platform or ramp may have a maximum gradient of 1:8. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 16 (4).

Pipe and Fittings

17. (1) Piping used in the hydraulic or pneumatic drive mechanism of an amusement device shall have a minimum wall thickness of 1.65 millimetres plus C or as determined by the following formula, whichever is greater:

where	t	=	wall thickness in millimetres,
	D	=	outside diameter of pipe in millimetres,
	P	=	maximum allowable pressure of piping in kilopascals,
	S	=	one-quarter of the minimum tensile strength of the piping in kilopascals,
	E	=	joint efficiency, for seamless pipe, one and for electric resistance welded pipe, 0.85,
	C	=	for pipe of a size up to and including 9.5 millimetres pipe size, 1.3 millimetres and for pipe of a size greater than 9.5 millimetres pipe size, the depth in millimetres of the thread or groove, as the case may be.

R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 17 (1).

(2) Every valve and fitting used in the drive mechanism of an amusement device shall,

(a) have a factor of safety of not less than five based on the minimum tensile strength of the material used in the valve or fitting; and

(b) be made of a material that has an elongation of not less than 10 per cent in a gauge length of fifty millimetres when measured in accordance with ASTM Standard E8. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 17 (2).

Flexible Hose and Couplings

18. (1) Where the hydraulic mechanism of an amusement device is fitted with a flexible hose and fitting assembly and the failure of the flexible hose and fitting assembly could create an unsafe condition, the flexible hose and fitting assembly shall,

(a) have a bursting strength sufficient to withstand not less than five times the maximum pressure anticipated during the normal operation of the amusement device;

(b) be equal to or better than type 100 R2 within the meaning of SAE Standard J517;

(d) be used with hose fittings that are nonreusable;

(e) be permanently marked to show,

(i) the manufacture of the hose and fitting assembly,

(ii) the type of hose and fitting assembly,

(iii) the minimum factory test pressure of the hose and flatting assembly,

(iv) the minimum bending radius of the hose, and

(v) the date of installation of the hose and fitting assembly. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 18 (1).

(2) Every flexible coupling that is used on an amusement device shall be so designed and constructed that the failure of the sealing element used with the coupling will not permit the separation of the parts connected. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 18 (2).

(3) Every device or means that is accessible to the public and that is used for preventing the separation of parts on an amusement device shall be removable only with the use of tools that are not in the form of hand operated quick-release levers. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 18 (3).

Pin Connections

19. (1) Every pin connection on an amusement device shall have a factor of safety of not less than ten. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 19 (1).

(2) Where the failure of a single pin could create an unsafe condition on a part of an amusement device, a safety retainer shall be provided for that part of the amusement device that would be subject to the unsafe condition if the pin failed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 19 (2).

Wire Rope Design and Maintenance

20. (1) The factor of safety for wire rope used on an amusement device shall be,

(a) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on one rope, twelve;

(b) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on two ropes, ten; or

(c) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on more than two ropes, eight. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 20 (1)

(2) Where clips are used to fasten the end of a wire rope,

(a) the rope end shall be bent over a grooved heart-shaped thimble the groove of which has a radius equal to that of the rope;

(b) the U-bolt section of each clip shall contact the dead end or short end of the wire rope;

(d) at least three clips shall be used where the wire rope is nine or more but less than sixteen millimetres in diameter; and

(e) at least four clips shall be used where the wire rope is sixteen or more millimetres in diameter. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 20 (2).

21. A wire rope that is used on an amusement device shall be replaced with a new wire rope where,

(a) six randomly distributed wires are broken in one rope lay or three wires are broken in one strand in one rope lay of the wire rope and the failure of the wire rope could create an unsafe condition on a part of the amusement device;

(b) there is more than one broken wire in one rope lay of the wire rope and the wire rope bears the entire load of a passenger carrying unit on the amusement device;

(c) abrasion, scrubbing or peening has caused loss of more than one-third of the original diameter of a wire in the wire rope;

(d) corrosion occurs to a degree that would affect the factor of safety required for the wire rope;

(e) kinking, crushing, birdcaging or other damage results in distortion to the structure of the wire rope; and

(f) a reduction of 6 per cent or more occurs in the nominal diameter of the wire rope. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 21.

Chain Design and Maintenance

22. (1) The factor of safety for link chain used on an amusement device shall be,

(a) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on one link chain, fourteen;

(b) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on two or more link chains and there is no safety retainer, twelve; or

(c) where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit is dependent on two or more link chains and a safety retainer is used in conjunction with the link chains, ten. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (1).

(2) Where the safety of the passengers in a passenger carrying unit of an amusement device is dependent on a single link chain, a safety retainer shall be used together with the link chain. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (2).

(3) Link chain that is used as a safety retainer or in a stress bearing application on an amusement device shall,

(a) be certified by the chain manufacturer as to its load carrying capacity; and

(b) not be constructed of twisted wire or stamped chain. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (3).

(4) Each fastener that is used with a link chain on an amusement device shall have a load carrying capacity that is at least equal to the link chain to which it is fastened. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (4).

(5) Cold shuts, quick links, shackles or connecting links shall not be added to the link chain that is used as a safety retainer or in a stress bearing application on an amusement device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (5).

(6) Subsection (5) does not apply to shackles that are used as end fasteners on a link chain. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (6).

(7) A link chain that is used on an amusement device shall be replaced with a new link chain where,

(a) a reduction of 10 per cent or more occurs in the original diameter of a link in the chain;

(b) a link is twisted or distorted;

(d) the link chain is used for a purpose other than that for which it is intended to be used; or

(e) the link chain is used to carry a load in excess of its capacity. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 22 (7).

Fencing, Guards and Clearances

23. (1) Fencing that will prevent a person from falling shall be provided for each amusement device where it is possible for a person to fall more than 600 millimetres off a platform. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (1).

(2) Fencing that will prevent access to the amusement device shall be provided for each amusement device where it is possible for persons other than those authorized by the operator or licensee to have access to an area where,

(a) parts of the amusement device are moving at a speed that exceed 8 kilometres per hour or seven revolutions per minute;

(b) any part of the amusement device or passenger swings out over an area to which the public has access less than 2.5 metres above ground level;

(d) guy wires or braces are used on the amusement device that are not clearly marked with streamers or other similar devices. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (2).

(3) Fencing where required under this section, other than in areas restricted to children only, shall be at least one metre in height. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (3).

(4) In areas restricted to children only fencing shall be at least 600 millimetres in height. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (4).

(5) Each opening to an amusement device that provides access to or egress from the amusement device for the public shall be provided with a means of preventing persons from inadvertently entering the device. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (5).

(6) Fencing where required under this section shall be at least 750 millimetres from any moving part of an amusement ride. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 23 (6).

24. Every mounting, drive mechanism, structure or other component of an amusement device that could entangle a part of a passenger or the clothes of a passenger shall be guarded so as to prevent injury to a passenger. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 24.

25. Where two or more amusement devices are adjacent to one another and the public is permitted access between the amusement devices, each amusement device shall be so placed that between a part of an amusement device that is not fenced and,

(a) a moving part of an adjacent amusement device there is a space of at least four metres; or

(b) a fixed part of an adjacent amusement device or a fence around an adjacent amusement device there is a clear space or walkway of at least three metres. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 25.

PART III
AMUSEMENT RIDES

General

26. Every amusement ride shall comply with CSA Standard Z267-M1983, Safety Code for Amusement Rides. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 26.

27. The point of entry to the passenger carrying unit of every amusement ride shall be so positioned that it does not exceed 500 millimetres vertically from the point of access to the passenger carrying unit. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 27.

28. Those parts of passenger carrying units on an amusement ride that may come into contact with other passenger carrying units on the same ride shall be equipped with impact absorbing devices. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 28.

Support and Blocking

29. Every amusement ride shall be erected,

(a) on a surface that will bear safely all loads that are imposed on the amusement ride during its operation or that could reasonably be expected to be placed on the amusement ride due to the environmental conditions in the locality where the amusement ride is erected; and

(b) in such a manner as to be stable under all operating conditions and under all environmental conditions that are reasonably expected in the locality where the amusement ride is erected. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 29.

30. (1) Bricks or cement blocks shall not be used to stabilize an amusement ride. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 30 (1).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the use of bricks or cement blocks to stabilize a platform, stair or a ramp that forms part of an amusement ride but is independent structurally from the amusement ride. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 30 (2).

(3) Blocks, other than brick or cement blocks, that are used in the construction of an amusement ride shall, where the blocks are more than two tiers high, be cribbed or crossed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 30 (3).

(4) Where only one or two tiers of blocks are used in the construction of an amusement ride, the height of the blocking shall not exceed the total width of the base of the blocks being used. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 30 (4).

(5) Blocking that is used in the construction of an amusement ride shall be sized so that the bearing surface of the blocking is at least equal to or greater than the bearing surface of the support pad of the amusement ride. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 30 (5).

Automobile Rides

31. (1) Every automobile ride shall,

(a) be so limited or governed so as not to exceed 30 kilometres per hour;

(b) where the ride is guided, be so designed that each passenger carrying unit will stop at the loading and unloading areas without assistance from a passenger;

(c) have a roadway that provides sufficient grip to enable each passenger carrying unit to be driven safely at maximum speed and to stop within a distance of ten metres; and

(d) have the roadway monitored during operation, either directly by operators or attendants or both or indirectly by visual and audio electronic means. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 31 (1).

(2) A passenger carrying unit that is part of an automobile ride that is self-propelled by an internal combustion motor and that is losing oil or fuel shall be immediately removed from the roadway of the automobile ride. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 31 (2).

(3) Lost oil or fuel from an automobile ride shall be removed immediately. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 31 (3).

Bumper Cars

32. (1) Each passenger carrying unit on a bumper car ride shall,

(a) be fitted with an encircling buffer of soft material that is at least 100 millimetres thick;

(b) be provided with a device to maintain continuous electrical contact with the runway at a minimum pressure of fifteen newtons;

(c) when used simultaneously with other passenger carrying units on a runway, not differ in weight by more than 30 per cent from the lightest passenger carrying unit; and

(d) have the steering wheel and its hub and all exposed components on the bumper car that are located between the seat and the steering wheel padded and designed so as to minimize the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a collision. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 32 (1).

(2) Every area surrounding a bumper car runway shall be fitted with crash borders that have,

(a) a top edge that is not located lower than the top edge of the encircling buffer on the passenger carrying units; and

(b) a bottom edge that is not located higher than the bottom edge of the encircling buffer on the passenger carrying units. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 32 (2).

(3) Every bumper car runway shall consist of segments that are undamaged, even, polished and clean and that make electrical contact with adjacent segments without sparking. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 32 (3).

(4) Every current grid that supplies power to a bumper car ride shall,

(a) where the grid is constructed of wire mesh,

(i) be constructed of galvanized or stainless steel wire that has a diameter of at least 1.2 millimetres, and

(ii) have mesh openings that do not exceed thirty-eight millimetres in width;

(b) be tensioned so that no car lifts the current grid more than thirty millimetres from its rest position during normal operation of the ride; and

(i) two points in the case of a runway that has an area of 200 square metres or less, or

(ii) three points in the case of a runway that has an area of more than 200 square metres. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 32 (4).

(5) Every current collector pole that transfers power from the current grid to a bumper car on a bumper car ride shall,

(a) be so designed and constructed that the pole maintains contact with the current grid at a minimum of three points simultaneously;

(b) exert a force on the current grid at the point of contact of at least ten newtons and not more than sixteen newtons;

(c) be anchored to the bumper car so as to prevent the pole from falling down during normal operation of the bumper car ride;

(d) be insulated, other than where it contacts the current grid, so as to prevent a person from getting an electric shock; and

(e) be provided with padding for a distance of at least 600 millimetres vertically from the top of the back of the seat of the passenger carrying unit so as to minimize risk of injury to a passenger. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 32 (5).

Circular Rides

33. The control equipment of each amusement ride where a passenger can control the elevation of a passenger carrying unit shall,

(a) be so designed that the operator can override the passenger’s control;

(b) allow elevation of the passenger carrying unit only after the rotating mechanism of the passenger carrying unit has been started; and

(c) allow sufficient time for the passenger carrying unit to be lowered to its lowest position before the rotating mechanism of the passenger carrying unit is stopped. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 33.

34. Every rotor ride shall be so designed that,

(a) floor and inside cylinder walls are free of protruding or indented parts;

(b) the top rim of the cylinder is inaccessible to passengers and spectators;

(d) the floor can only be lowered when the rotating cylinder reaches its maximum operational speed; and

(e) the floor is raised back into its original position before the operational speed of the cylinder is decreased. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 34.

35. Every amusement ride where passengers are restrained by centrifugal force inside a passenger carrying unit that can be raised or tilted shall be so designed that,

(a) the raising and tilting of the passenger carrying unit can only commence after the passenger carrying unit reaches its maximum operational speed in the horizontal position; and

(b) the speed of the passenger carrying unit is not decreased until the passenger carrying unit returns to its original horizontal position. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 35.

Turntables

36. Every turntable ride shall,

(a) be smooth on all surfaces that contact passengers; and

(b) have the non-moving sliding area,

(i) surrounded by a cushioned crash barrier,

(ii) on the same plane as the turntable, and

(iii) not less than two metres wide. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 36.

Dry Slides

37. Every dry slide shall meet the requirement of sections 68 to 72 with necessary modifications. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 37.

Operation and Use

38. Every licensee shall ensure that no amusement ride operated by the licensee is operated where weather conditions make the operation of the amusement ride unsafe. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 38.

39. Passenger carrying units of an amusement ride that are self-propelled and that are used on a track at the same time shall all be operated by the same type of power source. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 39.

PART IV
GO-KARTS

Kart Design

40. (1) Except as set out in subsections (2) and (3), the speed of every kart shall be inherently limited or governed so as not to exceed the maximum speed for which the track is designed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 40 (1).

(2) The speed of an adult kart shall be limited or governed so as not to exceed 45 kilometres per hour. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 40 (2).

(3) The speed of a kiddie kart shall be limited or governed so as not to exceed 16 kilometres per hour. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 40 (3).

(4) Where the design of a kart enables the readjustment of its speed to exceed the limits set out in this section, the means of adjusting the speed shall not be accessible to the user of the kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 40 (4).

41. The seat, back rest and leg area of every kart shall be so designed as to retain the driver inside the kart in the event of a collision at the front, rear or side of the kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 41.

42. Rotating, moving or hot engine parts of a kart that may constitute a hazard to an occupant of the kart shall be shielded to prevent burns to the occupant or the entanglement of the occupant’s hair, hands or clothing. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 42.

43. No more than one person shall occupy a kart at any one time unless the kart is equipped with a seat that is intended to seat two persons. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 43.

44. A kart shall have brakes that are so designed and adjusted as to enable a ninety kilogram driver to slow down and stop the kart from its maximum speed within a distance of twelve metres. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 44.

45. The brake and throttle controls on a kart shall,

(a) be foot operated and readily recognizable as to function; and

(b) return automatically to a non-operational position when released. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 45.

46. (1) The steering wheel and its hub and all exposed components on a kart that are located between the seat and the steering wheel shall be padded and designed so as to minimize the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a collision or upset. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 46 (1).

(2) A head rest or roll bar on a kart that protrudes above the seat back of the kart shall be padded. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 46 (2).

47. A kart shall be provided with impact absorbing bumpers or body parts on the front of the kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 47.

48. The wheels of a kart shall be so enclosed or guarded that the wheel of one kart cannot interlock with or ride over the wheels of another kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 48.

49. The fuel tank of a kart shall be so designed and mounted that it cannot get damaged if the kart rolls over. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 49.

Go-Kart Track Design

50. A go-kart track shall,

(a) have a hard and smooth surface;

(b) provide road grip sufficient to enable a kart to be driven safely at maximum speed and to stop within the stopping distance set out in section 45; and

51. White or yellow lines that are at least 100 millimetres in width shall be used to mark all inside and outside edges of a go-kart track except where barriers that are built in accordance with subsection 56 (4) are provided along the inside and outside edges of the entire go-kart track. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 51.

52. Every go-kart track shall be closed at any time that the visibility on the track is less than fifty metres. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 52.

53. (1) A go-kart track shall be equipped with ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers of 2.25 kilograms each in the locations referred to in subsection (2). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 53 (1).

(2) A fire extinguisher shall be located within seventy metres of every section of the go-kart track and at least one fire extinguisher shall be kept in the pit area. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 53 (2).

(3) The location of each fire extinguisher shall be prominently marked and the fire extinguisher easily accessible. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 53 (3).

54. Refueling of karts shall be carried out at a designated location that is remote from any area that is accessible to the public. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 54.

55. (1) The shoulder of every go-kart track shall,

(a) be level with the go-kart track or sloped towards or away from the go-kart track at a gradient that does not exceed a 1:12 ratio; and

(b) have a smooth and firm surface up to at least ten metres from the edge of the go-kart track. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 55 (1).

(2) Where barriers that are provided for a go-kart track are of a fixed type, the requirements of subsection (1) apply only to the area between the edge of the go-kart track and the barriers. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 55 (2).

(3) Barriers shall be provided on every go-kart track,

(a) along every outer edge of every go-kart track curve;

(b) between the go-kart track and every obstruction or hazard that is located within ten metres from the go-kart track; and

(4) Each barrier on a go-kart track shall,

(a) be so constructed that a kart colliding with a barrier at maximum speed will,

(i) safely come to a full stop, or

(ii) be guided safely back to the proper part of the go-kart track;

(b) be so designed as to prevent a kart from overturning or running over or under the barrier after its contact with the barrier; and

(5) Where a barrier on a go-kart track is of a nonfixed type, the barrier shall be such that it will not encroach onto any section of the go-kart track or spectators’ area as a result of coming into contact with a kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 55 (5).

56. (1) Every go-kart track shall be surrounded by a fence that is at least one metre in height in order to prevent persons not authorized by the operator from having access to the go-kart track. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 56 (1).

(2) The requirements of subsection (1) may be met by natural barriers that provide the same degree of protection as the fence required under subsection (1). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 56 (2).

Operation and Use

57. Only a person who is at least 1320 millimetres in height and who has a leg length that is sufficient to reach the brake and throttle controls from the driver’s seat shall be permitted to drive an adult kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 57.

58. Only a person who does not exceed 1375 millimetres in height and who has a leg length sufficient to reach the brake and throttle controls from the driver’s seat shall be permitted to drive a kiddie kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 58.

59. All karts that are operated simultaneously on a go-kart track shall have bumpers, body parts and wheels that are compatible. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 59.

60. Adult karts and kiddie karts shall not be operated on the same track at the same time. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 60.

61. No kart shall be operated on a go-kart track where the weather conditions are such that the requirements of clause 48 (b) cannot be satisfied. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 61.

62. Every section of a go-kart track shall be monitored during its operation, either directly by operators or attendants or both or indirectly by visual and audio electronic means. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 62.

63. A kart that is losing oil or fuel shall be immediately removed from the go-kart track. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 63.

64. Only a person who is wearing a helmet that fits the person’s head and that meets the requirements of Regulation 610 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Safety Helmets) shall be permitted to use a kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 64.

65. (1) A person who has hair longer than shoulder length shall not be permitted to use a kart unless the person’s hair is tied up so as to make it shoulder length or shorter. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 65 (1).

(2) A person who is smoking shall not be permitted to use a kart. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 65 (2).

(3) A person who is wearing loose clothing so as to interfere with the safe operation of the kart shall not be permitted to use a kart unless the person’s clothing is safely secured. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 65 (3).

66. Attendants shall ensure that persons who are using karts that are on the go-kart track do not leave their karts. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 66.

67. (1) Every go-kart shall have a sign posted at the track entrance and pit that conveys the following rules and instructions:

1. To drive an adult kart you must be at least 1,320 millimetres (fifty-two inches) tall.

2. To drive a kiddie kart you must not be over 1,375 millimetres (fifty-four inches) tall.

3. Keep both hands on the wheel at all times.

4. Keep both feet in the kart at all times.

5. Approved helmets must be worn.

6. Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied.

7. All loose clothing must be secured.

8. No smoking in karts or in pit area.

9. While on track — stay in kart at all times. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 67 (1).

(2) Signs that indicate the direction of travel of karts shall be posted at various locations around the go-kart track perimeter. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 67 (2).

PART V
WATER SLIDES

Design

68. (1) Every water slide shall be so designed that,

(a) the support structure and frame will safely sustain the weights and pressures reasonably expected to be placed on the water slide over the projected operating life of the water slide;

(b) the strength of the materials used in the construction of the water slide and the accessories used in and around the water slide will not be affected by exposure to the environmental conditions reasonably expected in the locality where the water slide is erected;

(c) parts with external surfaces that may come into contact with a person using the water slide are assembled, arranged and finished so that they will not cut, pinch, puncture or cause an abrasion to any person;

(d) surfaces that may come into contact with a person using the water slide are inert, non-toxic, smooth and easy to clean;

(e) sufficient ventilation is provided to prevent the concentration of toxic fumes from disinfectants used with the water slide;

(f) the walking surfaces in and about the water slide including the entrance and exit to the water slide are slip-resistant and will not retain water; and

(g) the water slide has a starting zone that is of such a length and is so marked that it provides sufficient time for a person leaving the starting zone to splash down in the splash pool and clear the splash down area safely before the next person splashes down. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (1).

(2) Every room that is used to store chemicals or machinery used in the operation of a water slide shall be guarded so as to prevent entry by any person who is not authorized to enter the room by the licensee. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (2).

(3) Every mat or sliding apparatus used on a water slide shall,

(a) be free of sharp corners and protrusions;

(b) have a sliding surface that allows smooth movement through the channel of the water slide; and

(c) be so constructed that the impact of a mat or sliding apparatus into a person will not cause injury to the person. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (3).

(4) Every water slide channel shall,

(a) be banked so as to keep each person using the water slide safely inside the channel;

(b) be so designed that,

(i) the speed of each person on each curve of the water slide is such that the person can maintain a safe body equilibrium,

(ii) the attachment of channel components form a continuous and smooth surface,

(iii) the curves and tunnels do not create hazard for a person who impacts with the walls of a channel or the ceiling of a tunnel,

(iv) the continuous and combined action of hydrostatic, dynamic and static loads and deterioration due to environmental conditions reasonably expected in the locality where the water slide is erected do not cause structural failure that could result in injury to a person using the water slide,

(v) the channel terminates,

(A) at a depth of at least 150 millimetres below the operating water level of the splash pool,

(B) where the channel is level for a distance of at least three metres at the exit of the channel into the splash pool, at a height of not more than fifty millimetres above the surface of the water in the splash pool, and

(vi) no change of slope of the channel will cause a person using the slide to be injured. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (4).

(5) Subclause (4) (b) (v) does not apply where the design of the termination portion of the water slide in relation to the splash pool does not create a hazard to any person using the water slide. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (5).

(6) The amount of water in every water slide shall be such that will create a flow in the channel sufficient to keep each person using the water slide moving in the channel for the entire length of the channel at a speed that will not create a hazard to the person. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (6).

(7) Every water slide splash pool shall,

(a) be of sufficient length, width and depth so as to prevent each person splashing down from a channel into the splash pool from contacting the walls or bottom of the splash pool, adjacent channel exits or other persons exiting into the splash pool;

(b) have each inlet for the water circulation system,

(i) of a size that will not create an inlet suction pressure that is hazardous to persons using the water slide,

(ii) located so as to be inaccessible to persons using the water slide, or

(iii) protected with a device positioned in front of the inlet so as to prevent persons using the water slide from being drawn against the inlet; and

(c) so designed as to automatically shut down the water slide if the water level in the splash pool falls below the minimum required for the safe operation of the water slide. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 68 (7).

Operation

69. (1) The area at the top of every water slide shall be supervised by at least one attendant who shall have continuous and direct supervision of that area and who shall be responsible for,

(a) ensuring that persons using the water slide conduct themselves in an orderly manner, that there is no running or other unsafe behaviour in the upper part of the water slide channels and starting areas and that persons enter and leave the starting zone at safe intervals; and

(b) supervising all areas of the water slide, other than the splash pool area, that are visible to the attendant from the attendant’s station. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 69 (1).

(2) The splash pool area of every water slide shall be supervised by at least one attendant who is a lifeguard who shall have continuous and direct supervision of that area and who shall be responsible for ensuring that persons using the water slide,

(a) move into and out of the splash pool in a quick and orderly manner; and

(b) conduct themselves in an orderly manner and that there is no running or other unsafe behaviour in the lower part of the water slide channels, splash pool or pool deck. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 69 (2).

70. Every water slide shall be equipped with a battery or electronically operated voice communication system between an attendant who is supervising the splash pool and an attendant who is supervising at the top of the water slide. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 70.

71. The daily inspection required to be carried out under section 12 shall be carried out on each water slide,

(a) before the water is circulated to ensure that no safety hazard exists; and

(b) with the water circulating to ensure that the pumping and filtering equipment are operating correctly and that there is,

(i) the correct level of water in the splash pool, and

(ii) sufficient water flowing in the channels of the water slide,

to ensure the safe operation of the water slide. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 71.

72. Every water slide shall have a sign posted at the entrance to the water slide that conveys the following rules and instructions:

1. Obey all orders given by the attendant and operator.

2. No person shall dive, run, stand, kneel, rotate or stop in the channel.

3. Hands must be kept inside the channel.

4. Users must leave the splash pool promptly.

5. No person shall bring glass, bottles or food into the water slide area. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 20, s. 72.

SCHEDULE

FEES

Item No.	Description	Fee $
1.	On an application for a licence to carry on the business of operating an amusement device or for the renewal of the licence	150.00
2.	On an application for a permit to operate an amusement device or for the renewal of the permit	55.00
3.	For reviewing the submission of a technical dossier or amendments to it,
	i. under subsection 7 (2),
	A. for a class A1 or A2 amusement device or water slide	440.00
	B. for a class B1 or B2 amusement device	320.00
	C. for a class C1 or C2 amusement device or a go-kart	220.00
	D. for a class D amusement device	120.00
	ii. under subsection 7 (4),
	A. for a class A1, A2, B1 or B2 amusement device	220.00
	B. for a class C1, C2, or D amusement device or go-kart	110.00
	iii. under subsection 7 (3), 50 per cent of the fee required under sub-item i.
4.	For reviewing the submission of a technical dossier outside the offices of the body responsible for administering this Regulation, or for an inspection specially arranged by this body for a licensee	500.00 per day or part thereof, per person reviewing, plus all reasonable travelling, meal and accommodation expenses necessarily incurred
5.	For an inspection under subsection 6 (1) or clause 8 (3) (c) or a subsequent inspection of,
	i. a class A1 or A2 amusement device	220.00
	ii. a class B1 or B2 amusement device or a go-kart that uses adult karts	115.00 plus 5.00 per kart
	iii. a class C1 or C2 amusement device or a go-kart that uses only kiddie karts	80.00
	iv. a class D amusement device	70.00
	v. a water slide	100.00
	for every 100 metres or part thereof of total water channel length	plus 50.00
6.	For all other inspections by an inspector	120.00 per hour per person inspecting, minimum of one hour
7.	For a copy of an inspection report or other document relating to an amusement device	40.00
8.	For a replacement of a registration number notice	65.00

O. Reg. 540/96, s. 1.

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