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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 09.12.66.10" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="66" heading="Operation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each owner shall obtain the manufacturer’s operations manual and shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Read and become familiar with the contents of the manufacturer’s recommended operating instructions and specifications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Keep the manufacturer’s operations manual on location with the inflatable amusement attraction; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide a copy of the manufacturer’s operations manual, in English, to the Commissioner on request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The owner shall set up and operate an inflatable amusement attraction in accordance with the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Owner requirements for setting up inflatables amusement attractions.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An inflatable amusement attraction shall not be operated when the maximum sustained wind speed is 15 mph or greater; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>When there are wind gusts lasting 3 seconds or longer with wind speed of 25 mph or greater in the immediate area where the inflatable attraction is being operated.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Anchorage points installed near an entrance or exit of an inflatable amusement attraction shall be connected in such a manner as to minimize the potential for tripping, abrasions, or other injuries;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Blowers and inflation tubes shall be positioned to prevent kinks or bends in the inflation tube; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Inflatable amusement attractions shall be anchored or secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications or the following requirements:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The on-ground anchor weight used for inflatable amusement attractions shall be at least 75 pounds for bounce-type rides;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The on-ground anchor weight for slide-type rides over 15 feet tall shall be at least 500 pounds for each installed anchor position;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Anchors shall be used at all of the manufacturer’s required positions at all times for both indoor and outdoor use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Each anchor must be:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>At least 1 inch in diameter; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Solid in composition;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Anchors can be straight stakes, screw stakes, ground weights, or sandbag ground anchors, and must comply with the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>If straight stakes are used, they must be at least 36 inches in length with at least 75 percent or more of the length in the ground; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The ends of the stakes should be covered to prevent a tripping hazard;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Tie-downs should be attached to a secure device or permanent structure and attached so that they cannot slip off the anchor during use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Tie-downs should not be attached to motor vehicles;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Tie-downs should comply with manufacturer’s specifications or have a minimum tensile strength of 3,700 pounds or 370 pounds safe working load; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Permanently erected inflatable amusement attractions shall comply with the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The manufacturer’s specifications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The requirements of ASTM F2374-22.5.6.9.1;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The requirements in §B(1)—(4) of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>If erected with stakes or bolts, the stakes or bolts shall be inspected prior to each operation to ensure:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Secure anchorage;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>No corrosion of anchorage; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>No debris near anchorage.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Weather conditions and forecast for the zip code area where the inflatable amusement attraction is operated shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Set-up monitoring.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Monitored prior to set up of the inflatable amusement attraction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Recorded in a written log as provided for in Regulation .12(D)(1)(b) of this regulation;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Monitored periodically during operations using a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio application or source similar in reliability.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Wind speeds shall be monitored prior to the set up of an inflatable amusement attraction and periodically during operation using an anemometer or other reliable method.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Operator, Attendant, and User Operating Requirements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For an inflatable amusement attraction less than 15 feet in height, the owner shall provide the appropriate number of operators and attendants as specified by the manufacturer.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For an inflatable amusement attraction over 15 feet in height, the owner shall follow the manufacturer’s specifications as to the appropriate number of operators and attendants, but a minimum of one operator and one attendant shall be provided.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>For an inflatable amusement attraction over 15 feet in height, the owner shall follow the manufacturer’s specifications as to maximum number of users.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the manufacturer’s specifications do not provide the number of users, there shall be no more than two users on the attraction and two users in a queue at any one time.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>General Owner Obligations.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner shall comply with ASTM F2374-22.7.4.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The owner shall ensure that the amusement attraction is positioned at a location so that the operator has a clear view of the user loading and unloading areas.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The owner shall ensure that a designated operator shall operate only one inflatable amusement attraction at a time.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Operators.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The owner shall ensure each inflatable amusement attraction:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is under the direct control of an operator who has been trained in the operation of the assigned inflatable amusement attraction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Has the appropriate number of operators in the appropriate locations as provided for by the manufacturer’s specifications.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The owner shall ensure that a designated operator:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Does not operate any inflatable amusement attraction while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Knows the use and function of all operating controls, signal systems, and safety devices applicable to the inflatable amusement attraction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Knows the proper user loading sequence and capacity of the particular inflatable amusement attraction being operated;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Remains stationed at the inflatable amusement attraction during operation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Has control of the inflatable amusement attraction at all times;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Enforces applicable restrictions; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Has no other distractions from the operator’s responsibilities.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Operator and Attendant Identification.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner shall issue to each operator and attendant identification that is highly visible.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The identification shall clearly indicate the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The title, that is, operator or attendant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Either the name of the operator or attendant or an identification number; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The name of the inflatable amusement attraction company.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Before issuing any identification, the owner shall train the operator and the attendant in accordance with §I of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Operator and Attendant Training.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner shall comply with the requirements of ASTM F2374-22.7.8 regarding operator and attendant training;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An operator or attendant shall be trained on how to monitor the local weather including assessing the wind speeds using an anemometer or other reliable method; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The owner of an inflatable amusement attraction shall ensure that the Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening Checklist is properly filled out and signed at the completion of the daily pre-opening program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Daily Inspection Program.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner shall comply with the requirements of ASTM F2374-22.7.7, except §7.7.4.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Worn and damaged components shall be repaired or replaced immediately and before operation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The owner of an inflatable amusement attraction shall ensure that the Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening Checklist is properly filled out and signed at the completion of the daily pre-opening program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of the Inflatable Amusement Attraction Daily Inspection and Daily Pre-Opening Checklist shall be provided to the Commissioner on request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>