§ 139.41. General.

 (a)  Manufacturers and fabricators of amusement rides and attractions shall design and construct the amusement rides, devices, and structures to carry all loads safely and to withstand normal stresses to which they may be subjected. Structural materials and construction of rides and attractions shall conform to recognized engineering practies, procedures, standards and specifications. This information shall also be furnished by the owner or operator for existing rides and attractions if required by the Department. Stress analysis and other data pertinent to the design, structure, factors of safety or performance characteristics shall be in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

 (b)  Manufacturers and fabricators of amusement rides and attractions shall comply with ASTM Standards concerning amusement rides and devices as they pertain to manufacturer responsibilities for equipment design, testing, erection, operation maintenance and inspections. ASTM Standards, October 1984, and subsequent amendments are incorporated by reference.

 (c)  Owners of existing amusement rides, and attractions are responsible for obtaining the required construction maintenance and operational information from the manufacturer if available.