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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.12.66.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="66" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to terms defined in Business Regulation Article, §3-101, Annotated Code of Maryland, in this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“ASTM” means ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Attendant” means a person assigned to assist the operator in attending to the safety needs of users.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Certificate of inspection of an inflatable amusement attraction” means a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Exit means a doorway or other opening affording safe and unobstructed egress.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Fire official” means the authority having jurisdiction in the locality over matters relating to fire prevention and explosion.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Inflatable amusement attraction” means an air-supported amusement attraction that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Incorporates a structural and mechanical system; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Uses a high strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by tensioning from internal air pressure.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening Checklist” means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry’s form to be completed by the owner prior to the operation of an inflatable amusement attraction.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Operator” means a person who is trained and who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards involving the inflatable amusement attraction operation, and has the authority to control and eliminate any hazards.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Owner” means a person, the State or a political subdivision of the State that owns an inflatable amusement attraction, or if the amusement attraction is leased, the lessee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“Qualified person” means a person who has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter or the work:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>By possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>By extensive knowledge, training, and experience.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“Permanently erected inflatable amusement attraction” means an inflatable amusement attraction erected in the same location for more than 30 consecutive days.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“Rated capacity” means a capacity:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Established by the manufacturer for the normal loading and operation of an inflatable amusement attraction by weight or number of users; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the manufacturer has not established a capacity, as established by the Commissioner after inspection.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>“Safety work order” means a written demand issued by an authorized representative of the Commissioner to perform work that has potential safety impact if not corrected.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>“Special inflated amusement structure” means a fun house, dark ride, walk through, haunted house, or any other similar inflated amusement attraction that uses air pressure to support the walls and roof of the structure.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>“Sustained wind speed” means wind speed determined by averaging observed values over a two-minute period.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>User.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“User” means any person who is a participant in the use of an inflatable amusement attraction as defined by the manufacturer’s specifications.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“User” does not include employees of the inflatable amusement attraction owner while engaged in the duties of their employment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>“Wind gust” means a rapid fluctuation of wind speed determined by averaging observed values over a two-minute period.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>