Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 40-6.060

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 11 CSR 40-6.060 - Director; Qualified Inspectors

PURPOSE: This rule authorizes the Division of Fire Safety to certify qualified inspectors to conduct the inspection/investigation resulting from an accident.

(1) The director or his/her designee shall certify such qualified inspectors as may be necessary to carry out the Missouri Amusement Ride Safety Act. The inspector shall be considered an independent contractor and not a state employee. The inspector will provide personal references and credentials relating to education and experience to the division. The division will maintain this information on file.

(2) Minimum qualifications of inspector are as follows:

(A) Shall provide to the division a resume detailing inspector's educational/experience history; and

(B) Shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(C) Shall possess a high school diploma or equivalent General Education Development (GED); and

(D) Possess a minimum of three (3) years experience in the design, repair, operation or inspection of amusement rides and devices; and

(E) Possess knowledge of the requirements of the American Welding Society pertaining to the welding of parts; and

(F) Possess basic knowledge of requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 525-Camivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events; and

(G) Possess basic principles of mechanical and structural engineering; and

(H) Shall be familiar with nondestructive testing procedures; and

(I) Possess basic knowledge of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements for amusement rides and devices; or

(J) Certified by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAAR-SO) to have and maintain at least a level one certification; or

(K) Shall provide documentation as being a certified amusement ride inspector with the American Industry Manufacturing and Suppliers (AIMS) and meets such qualifications as are established by the Amusement Ride Safety Board.

11 CSR 40-6.060

AUTHORITY: section 316.206, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 1, 1999, effective Sept. 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed March 16, 2001, effective March 26, 2001, expired June 26, 2001. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003, effective Oct. 30, 2003.

*Original authority: 316.206, RSMo 1997.