Department of Labor and Employment
DIVISION OF Oil and Public Safety
7 CCR 1101-12
AMUSEMENT RIDES AND DEVICES 
1.0	General
1.1	Statutory authority.
C.R.S.   8-20-1002 and 8-20-1004
1.2	Purpose.
This regulation is promulgated to establish reasonable standards for the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of amusement rides and devices within Colorado in the interest and safety of the general public, to establish financial standards for the operation of amusement rides and devices and to provide for a registration process for amusement rides and devices.
1.3	Scope.
All of the codes and standards of the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standards F 24 Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices are adopted in these rules and regulations including but not limited to the following:  

Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Amusement Rides or Devices
Designation: F 1159- 03a
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices 
Designation: F 853- 05
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices 
Designation: F 2137- 04
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Specification for Physical Information to be Provided for Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 698-94 (Reapproved 2000)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 893- 05a
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 770- 06a
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Guide for Classification of Amusement Ride and Device Related Injuries and Illnesses
Designation: F 1305-94 (Reapproved 2002)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation: F 846-92 (reapproved  2009)
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
 
Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation F 2291-09a
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices
Designation:  F 1193-06
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities
Designation:  F 2007-07a
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats
Designation:  F 2460-07
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Standard Practice for Special Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems
Designation:  F 2376-08
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

Interested parties may inspect the referenced incorporated materials by contacting the Program Manager, Amusement Rides and Devices, 633 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202 and/or The State Depository Libraries.
1.4	Definitions.
Amusement Ride or Device:  shall mean any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries or conveys  persons along, around or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement.  “Amusement ride” includes the business of operating bungee jumping services or providing services to facilitate bungee jumping, but does not include playground equipment, mechanical horse or bull rides, or coin-operated devices.
1.5	Exemptions.
The following rides and devices are exempt from the provisions of these rules and regulations:
 (a)	Coin operated model horse and model rocket rides, mechanical horse or bull rides, and other coin activated devices. 
2.0	Standards.
Amusement rides and devices may not operate within the State of Colorado unless the owner/ operator has registered with the Division of Oil and Public Safety and has satisfied and is continuing to satisfy the following standards.
 
2.2	Safety and health standards.
Amusement rides shall be constructed, maintained and repaired subject to the following standards:
 (a)	Amusement rides or devices or any part thereof shall be constructed, maintained,  repaired, and operated in accordance with the applicable ASTM standards or the manufacturer’s standards, whichever is the most stringent, in order to provide for an operation free from recognized safety hazards likely to cause death or serious bodily harm.  
3.0	Registration.	
An amusement ride or device shall not be operated within the State of Colorado without first becoming permitted as provided herein.  Each operator of an amusement ride or device must register prior to operation within the State of Colorado by filing an application with the Division of Oil and Public Safety and obtain a permit for operation.  
No person shall allow the construction, assembly, or operation of any amusement ride or device on property owned or leased by such person until the operator of the amusement ride or device has obtained a permit for operation from the Division of Oil and Public Safety.

3.1	 Fees
Annual registration fees as identified in the accompanying table:

	 Registration fee for amusement ride operator	Registration fee for class A rides	Registration fee for class B rides	
Amusement  Rides and Devices	$500	$100 per ride	$135 per ride	

5.0	Enforcement.
5.1	Division staff may inspect the premises and operation of any amusement ride or device to insure that the financial and safety standards in this regulation have been met.
5.2	If the director determines that  an operator of an amusement ride or device fails to meet the standards set forth in section 2.1 or 2.2, or that an amusement ride or device, or any part thereof is being repaired, constructed, maintained or operated in violation of any other section of this regulation, the director may give notice of the violation of these regulations to the operator and order any such changes that are necessary to render such amusement ride or device in compliance with the standards set forth in Sections 2.1 or 2.2 or with the other provisions of this regulation.
5.3	Violations of these regulations by any operator of an amusement ride or device, or any part thereof, shall be enforced, after notice is given pursuant to section 5.2 above, in accordance with C.R.S. 8-20-104 by the director.
6.0	Effective date.
This regulation shall be effective July 7, 2010.