12 CRR-NY 45-6.5NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 12. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
CHAPTER I. INDUSTRIAL BOARD OF APPEALS
SUBCHAPTER A. THE INDUSTRIAL CODE
PART 45. AMUSEMENT DEVICES, VIEWING STANDS AND TENTS AT CARNIVALS, FAIRS AND AMUSEMENT PARKS
SUBPART 45-6. GO-KARTS
12 CRR-NY 45-6.5
12 CRR-NY 45-6.5
45-6.5 Operations.
(a) Manuals. Each owner of a go-kart track shall have available for review by the commissioner written maintenance and operational manual.
(1) Maintenance manual. The requirements of section 45-1.11(b) of this Part shall apply to both the go-karts and the go-kart track. In addition to the requirements of section 45-1.11(b) of this Part, this manual shall include written procedures for:
(i) brake adjustments and service;
(ii) steering linkage adjustment and service;
(iii) wheel alignment adjustment and service;
(iv) tire inflation pressures;
(v) wheel nut torque values;
(vi) grade of all fasteners;
(vii) torque value or tightening instruction on all fasteners;
(viii) wear and lubrication points including lubricants used;
(ix) frame inspection points;
(x) passenger restraint system and adjustment;
(xi) passenger capacity by weight;
(xii) maximum vehicle operating speeds;
(xiii) all installation, operating, and maintenance manuals or service bulletins which are provided by go-kart manufacturer or its component suppliers;
(xiv) fuel system inspection procedure;
(xv) service and adjustment procedure for all components of the go-kart; and
(xvi) schedule of components requiring periodic maintenance.
(2) Operational manual. Each go-kart location having one or more go-kart tracks shall develop a written operational manual, which shall contain procedures for:
(i) operator job descriptions;
(ii) proper fueling of go-karts;
(iii) dealing with emergency situations; and
(iv) equipment operations.
(b) Warning to passengers and patrons. Each owner of a go-kart track shall post at the entrance to the track, at the pit area, and at the ticket booth a warning sign as required by section 870-e of the Labor Law. In addition to section 870-e this warning shall include the following warnings and instructions:
(1) patrons must obey all instructions given by the operator;
(2) bumping of go-karts is prohibited;
(3) loose clothing and long hair shall be secured;
(4) restraining devices shall be left on;
(5) passengers shall remain in the go-kart until told to leave by the attendant; and
(6) smoking in the go-kart, pit, or any other posted area is prohibited.
(c) Directional signs. Signs indicating the direction of travel shall be posted in the pit and other locations on the go-kart track as deemed necessary.
(d) Daily inspections. The requirements of section 45-2.7 of this Part shall apply separately to each go-kart and go-kart track.
(e) Control and operation. All go-karts and go-kart tracks shall be operated in accordance with the manual required in subdivision (a) of this section and the owner shall:
(1) authorize each operator to take action to prevent unsafe operation;
(2) provide sufficient number of staff to insure proper operation of the facility; and
(3) train staff in the proper operation of the facility as provided in subdivision (a) of this section.
(f) Maximum speed. Each go-kart track shall have a maximum speed. The owner shall ensure that a go-kart cannot be operated in excess of the maximum speed. This speed shall be established by the go-kart track designer based on the following conditions:
(1) track design and grade;
(2) track surface;
(3) radius of curves;
(4) age of riders;
(5) go-kart manufacturer's recommendations; and
(6) minimum height of passengers.
(g) Fire protection. All fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Each go-kart track shall have as a minimum one 15 lb. BC rated fire extinguisher in each of the following locations:
(1) pit area;
(2) refueling area; and
(3) garage.
12 CRR-NY 45-6.5
Current through March 15, 2022
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