§ 3005-08 General Safety and Maintenance.
RCNY § 3005-08
(a)Cleanliness. A suitable number of metal containers for trash must be provided in and around amusement devices. Excessive trash or refuse must be promptly removed. All parts of amusement devices, buildings and structures must be maintained in a clean condition, including the underside of amusement devices where the buildup of leaves and trash poses a fire hazard.
(b)Lighting. While an amusement device is in operation or occupied, all entry/exit and loading/unloading areas of the amusement device must be provided with illumination by natural or artificial means of not less than five (5) foot-candles (fc) measured at grade level.
(c)Location of controls. Controls for the starting and stopping of amusement devices must be properly labeled and in a location that allows the device operator to have a clear view of the passengers in the loading and unloading areas. In those cases where the device operator does not have clear views of the passenger loading and unloading areas from the controls, the amusement device must be equipped with a signal system in accordance with subdivision (g) of this section.
(d)Overload. An amusement device must not be overcrowded or loaded above its safe carrying capacity, as stipulated in the manufacturer's operating manual.
(e)Entry and exit areas. Each amusement device, special amusement building, or dark ride must have safe means of entry and exit as follows: (1) Protection from nearby hazards. Means of entry and exit must be protected from nearby hazards.
(2)Debris and other hazards. Passenger loading and unloading areas and means of entry and exit must be free from debris, obstructions and projections, and from slipping, tripping, and other hazards.
(3)Head clearance. The head clearance in passageways must not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm).
(4)Stairways and ramps. Means of entry and exit must be comprised of either stairways or ramps, and connecting landings or platforms with proper handrails and guards to prevent falls where the public enters or leaves an amusement device that is above or below grade.
(5)Special amusement buildings. All special amusement buildings must also comply with the means of egress requirements in Section BC 411.
(f)Protection against moving parts.
(1)Fencing and barricading. An amusement device may not be used or operated if anyone from the public has access to unsafe areas when the device is in operation. Such areas must be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise guarded against public access.
(g)Signal systems. Where the device operator does not have a clear view of the point at which passengers are loaded or unloaded, signal systems for the starting and stopping of the amusement device must be in place.
(h)Electrical wiring and equipment. All electrical wiring and equipment used for amusement devices or for lighting must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code.
(6)Protection from electrical shock. No person may be permitted to remain so close to an electric power circuit that he or she may come into physical contact with the circuit unless the person is protected against electrical shock by de-energizing the circuit, grounding it, or guarding it by effective insulation. If protection is provided by de-energizing the circuit, the switch controlling the circuit must be locked-out and tagged-out to prevent any unintentional energizing of the circuit.
(7)Emergency lighting. Emergency lighting must be in compliance with the code provisions in effect at the time of construction of the amusement device and be operable and in use in conjunction with the automatic fire detection and alarm/communication systems.
(8)Special amusement buildings. All special amusement buildings must also comply with the emergency voice/alarm communication requirements in Section BC 411.
(i)Fire prevention. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "listed" has the same definition as established in Section FC 202 of the New York City Fire Code.
(ii)Automatic fire detectors and sprinklers in compliance with Section BC 411.
