Operations.

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 14-114

in effect

Sec. 14-114. - Operations. The following provisions shall apply to the operation of the equipment of amusement rides and attractions, and any materials related thereto: (1) Assembly and disassembly. Assembly and disassembly shall take place as follows: a. Competent supervision. The assembly and disassembly of an amusement ride or attraction erected permanently or temporarily at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks shall be done by or under the immediate supervision of a person experienced and trained in the proper performance of the work in respect to the ride or attraction. b. Quality of assembly work. Assembly work shall be performed in a proper and workmanlike manner. c. Quality and inspection of parts. Parts which are excessively worn or which have been materially damaged may not be used. Close visual inspection of parts shall be made during assembly to discover any wear or damage. Immediate inspection of fastening devices shall be made after assembly to assure that they have been properly installed. (2) Location. General layouts shall be established so that continuous traffic patterns will exist. Box canyons formed by rides and attractions or concession booths may not be located immediately in front of hazardous equipment. The layouts shall be such to prevent traffic patterns through the concession booth back yards, and shall minimize traffic over any water lines and electrical lines, where possible. The intermingling of water lines and electrical lines shall be avoided. Long guy wires or narrow braces utilized for ride, attraction or booth support shall be clearly marked with streamers or other devices to attract attention when located in traffic patterns. (3) Temporary ride. A ride shall be placed on solid footings, be secured to prevent shifting, tipping, swaying or erratic motion. Cement, brick or similar type blocks may not be permitted, except brick or similar type blocks may be permitted on buildings such as a bumper cars and on platforms, cat walks, ramps, stairs and stations of rides that bear no weight of that actual ride. Where a ride is designed to permit flotation characteristics or flexibility, it need not be secured to prevent erratic motion or swaying. Use of wood shim blocks shall be kept to a minimum. Depressions in the ground near the ride footings shall be filled and tamped and adequate means of drainage provided to prevent water from collecting and softening supporting areas in case of rain. The area surrounding the ride shall be clear and kept free from trash and tripping hazards. A daily inspection of the ride motion and footings shall be made. (4) Permanent ride. A fixed ride erected permanently in an amusement park shall be set on properly designed and constructed foundations or footings and secured to these footings in a manner to prevent shifting, tipping, swaying or erratic motion. Cement, brick or similar type blocks may not be permitted, except cement, brick or similar type blocks may be permitted on buildings such as bumper cars and on platforms, cat walks, ramps, stairs and stations of rides that bear no weight of that actual ride. Where a ride is designed to permit flotation characteristics or flexibility, it need not be secured to prevent erratic motion or swaying. Use of wood shim blocks shall be kept to a minimum. (5) Electrical requirements. Except where electrical distribution and transmission lines have been deenergized and visibly grounded at point of work or operation, or where insulating barriers, not a part of or attachment to the equipment, ride structure, or machinery, have been erected to prevent physical contact with the lines, equipment, ride, or machines shall be operated proximate to power lines only in accordance with the following: a. For lines rated 50 kilovolts or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of an amusement ride or attraction's structure or equipment shall be ten feet. b. For lines rated over 50 kilovolts, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of an amusement ride or attraction's structure or equipment shall be ten feet, plus 0.4 inch for each one kilovolt over 50 kilovolts. c. During assembly or disassembly a person shall be designated to observe clearance of the equipment and give timely warning for all maneuvers where it is difficult to maintain the desired clearance by visual means. (6) Leveling and alignment. Corner posts, central columns or support structures of a ride designed to operate on a perpendicular axis shall be plumb and secured so that the path of the sweeps or platforms shall be level and operate on a true horizontal plane at right angles to the axis of the pivot. A ride whose carriers are designed to operate on a horizontal axis shall be leveled so that the carriers will orbit in a true perpendicular plane. The base of a ride employing a combination of orbiting planes or a ride whose carriers operate normally in a plane other than true horizontal or vertical shall be leveled and plumbed and secured so that they will not tip or shift and will be stable under the most adverse operating conditions, except for a ride designed to permit flotation characteristics or flexibility or designed to operate properly whether the base is plumb or level or not. (7) Internal combustion power sources. Internal combustion power sources shall meet the following requirements: a. Internal combustion power sources shall be of adequate type, design and capacity to handle the design load. b. Fuel tanks should be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. Where it is impossible to provide tanks of proper capacity for a complete day, the ride or attraction shall be closed down and unloaded or evacuated during the refueling procedure. Under no circumstances may the fuel supply be replenished while the engines are running. c. An enclosed area in which an internal combustion engine is operated shall be ventilated. Exhaust fumes from the engine shall be discharged outside the area. The equipment shall be properly grounded. d. Internal combustion power sources shall be located in a manner permitting proper maintenance and shall be protected either by guards, fencing or enclosure to prevent exposure to hazard and to secure the equipment. (Code 1971, § 5-95(d))

Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH14AMEN_ARTIIAMRIAT_DIV3EQMA_S14-114OPFetched: 11/1/2026