(A) It is unlawful for any person to own or operate a bungee jump facility in this State without first having obtained a permit from the department.

(B) Any person desiring to own or operate a bungee jump facility in this State shall file with the department an application in writing on a form approved by the department accompanied by the appropriate fee. Such application shall also include the following:

(1) a site operation manual which includes criteria for planned inspections by the operator;

(2) a report which contains site plans, drawings, specifications of equipment and structures, equipment locations, safety zones, safety space, fences, jump zones, and jump space;

(3) proof of insurance coverage meeting the requirements set forth in this chapter;

(4) a licensed mechanical engineer's report certifying that the design and construction of the structures, equipment, access ways, and operating areas meet the requirements of:

(a) regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter,

(b) any applicable local laws, codes, or ordinances,

(c) the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee F-24 Standards on Amusement Rides and Devices, fourth edition, 1992 (which is adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference and copies of which may be obtained from ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103), and

(d) other applicable government codes, which are certified by the engineer to be suitable for a bungee jumping operation.

(C) An owner or operator must also submit a revised report to the department for approval prior to substantially rebuilding, or substantially modifying, a bungee jump facility.

(D) The department is authorized to charge the following temporary fees until permanent fees are established by regulation:

(1) an initial permit fee of seven hundred dollars;

(2) an annual renewal fee of four hundred fifty dollars;

(3) a report revision fee of two hundred fifty dollars.

(E) In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall retain such fees and other funds as may come into its possession pursuant to this chapter.

(F) The department must conduct on-site inspections of each permitted bungee jump facility at least once annually and must also conduct at least two unannounced on-site inspections per year. The inspections may be conducted by department personnel or by independent engineers on an independent contractor basis.

HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 408, Section 6, eff 60 days after May 24, 1994.