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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 09.12.62.10" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="62" heading="Design Criteria.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Scope. This regulation does not apply to an amusement attraction that has operated in Maryland prior to January 2008 unless there is a major modification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Owners shall ensure that new amusement attractions and amusement attractions with major modifications that are operated in the State meet the criteria set forth in this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, amusement attractions manufactured after January 2008 shall comply with ASTM F 2291—04 and conform to accepted engineering practices and standards.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The owner of an amusement attraction subject to §C of this regulation shall provide the Commissioner with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A copy of the operations and maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and testing requirements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Certification records from the manufacturer or a licensed professional engineer verifying that the amusement attraction is compliant with ASTM F 2291—04; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If requested, general design criteria as outlined in ASTM F 2291—04, Section 5.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Amusement attractions that are specifically excluded from ASTM F 2291—04 and manufactured after January 2008 shall conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards, and specifications.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The owner of an amusement attraction subject to §E of this regulation shall provide the Commissioner with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Certification from a licensed professional engineer verifying that design data specific to the amusement attraction, including, but not limited to, stress analysis and safety factors along with the materials and components being used, are structurally sound and conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards, and specifications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the manufacturer's operating specifications, maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and testing requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If requested, other pertinent data considered necessary by the Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Amusement attractions that were previously registered and allowed to operate in Maryland and that have undergone a major modification subsequent to January 2008 shall be certified by a professional engineer that the modifications are consistent with accepted engineering practices and standards and ASTM F 2291—04.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The owner of an amusement attraction subject to §G of this regulation shall provide the Commissioner with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Certification from a licensed professional engineer verifying that design data specific to the amusement attraction, including, but not limited to, stress analysis and safety factors along with the materials and components being used, are structurally sound and conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards, and specifications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the manufacturer's operating specifications, maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and testing requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If requested, other pertinent data considered necessary by the Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>The owner of an existing amusement attraction manufactured before January 2008 of a particular design that had not previously operated in Maryland shall provide the Commissioner with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Certification records from a licensed professional engineer verifying that the amusement attraction and the materials and components being used are structurally sound and conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards, and specifications; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the manufacturer's operating specifications, maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, and testing requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>If the manufacturer's specifications of an amusement attraction subject to §I of this regulation are unavailable for good reason, the owner shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Develop specifications that ensure safe assembly, operation, repair, maintenance, testing, and disassembly of the amusement attraction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Employ a licensed professional engineer to certify that the specifications are consistent with accepted engineering practices and standards and ASTM F 2291—04; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If requested, provide other pertinent data considered necessary by the Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Copies of all documents provided to the Commissioner shall be in English.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>