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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
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Chapter 19-13. AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT |
Section 19-1310. MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES
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1310.1Mechanical amusement rides and devices, including but not limited to merry-go-rounds and ferris wheels, used by or in conjunction with, and on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation (the “Department”) shall meet the requirements of this section.
1310.2The Department shall require that the owner, operator, or contracting party for the amusement rides or devices has in effect a liability insurance policy having a minimum coverage of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for bodily injury to one (1) person, and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury arising out of any single occurrence.
1310.3The Department shall secure from the Mayor or the Mayor’s agent a certificate that the rides or devices have been inspected to ensure that each ride or device is equipped with the following:
(a)A safety clutch; and
(b)In the case of a ride or device having cars or receptacles which persons are permitted to occupy, hand rails of sufficient number and height, or other approved safeguards, to prevent persons from being thrown from the ride or device or coming into contact with parts of the ride or device.
1310.4The Department shall obtain from the District Fire Marshal a certificate stating that the rides or devices, and related equipment, do not present a fire hazard.
1310.5The inspections required under this section shall be conducted at least one (1) time each year, and periodically spot-checked at the discretion of the Department. Rides, devices, or equipment taken out of operation for more than thirty (30) days shall be inspected before being put back into operation.
1310.6The Department of Parks and Recreation shall ensure that the Department of Human Services reviews the activities to prevent any unsanitary condition.