Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.15 – A. To perform the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, an individual shall apply for and obtain a license and a set-up inspec
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.15
- Amusement attraction: means any building or structure around, over, or through which people may move or walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Amusement ride: means any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Inflatable amusement device: means any amusement attraction that incorporates a structural and mechanical system that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure for activities including, but not limited to bouncing, climbing, sliding, or interactive play, which may or may not be enclosed. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- inspection: means the thorough physical examination and functional testing of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride and its component parts necessary to ensure that the device, attraction, or ride complies with all applicable adopted laws, rules, standards, and corresponding manufacturer's installation manuals, maintenance and service repair bulletins, or notices. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Set-up inspection: means a review of all necessary documents, including service and repair documents, the observation of and examination of the assembly, set-up, and operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, and an inspection of the foundation, blocking, fuel containers, and mechanical and electrical conditions of such a device, attraction, or ride. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Third-party inspector: means a person licensed by the office of state fire marshal to test and inspect inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
A. To perform the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, an individual shall apply for and obtain a license and a set-up inspection endorsement which authorizes its holder to perform the set-up inspection.
B. Third-party inspectors, as licensed by this Part, may perform set-up inspections as required by this Part, under their third-party inspector endorsement.
C. Employees of the operators of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride may become licensed as specified by this Part to perform the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride owned or operated by his employer.
D. In conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act, the state fire marshal shall promulgate rules for qualifications, including required training, for the administration and enforcement of this Section.
Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.