§ 22-15-7-4 — Training for inspectors; minimum standards

(a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to define appropriate training for a person who inspects
regulated amusement devices.
(b) The rules required under this section must, at a minimum,
provide the following:
(1) The adoption by reference of:
(A) ASTM F 698 (1994 edition) ("Specification for Physical
Information to be Provided to Amusement Rides and Devices");
(B) ASTM F 770 (1993 edition) ("Practice for Operation
Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices");
(C) ASTM F 846 (1992 edition) ("Guide for Testing
Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices");
(D) ASTM F 853 (1993 edition) ("Practice for Maintenance
Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices");
(E) ASTM F 893 (1987 edition) ("Guide for Inspection of
Amusement Rides and Devices");
(F) ASTM F 1305 (1994 edition) ("Standard Guides for the
Classification of Amusement Ride and Device Related Injuries
and Illnesses"); or
(G) any subsequent published editions of the ASTM standards
described in clauses (A) through (F).
(2) A requirement that inspectors employed or contracted by the
department:
(A) have and maintain at least:
(i) a Level 1 certification from the National Association of
Amusement Ride Safety Officials or an equivalent
organization approved by the commission; or
(ii) an equivalent certification under a process or system
approved by the commission; and
(B) conduct inspections that conform to the rules of the
commission.
(3) A requirement that regulated amusement devices be operated
and maintained in accordance with the rules of the commission.
(4) The commission's chief inspector or supervisor of regulated
amusement device inspectors must have and maintain a Level I
certification.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.166-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.141-2003, SEC.22; P.L.1-2006, SEC.404; P.L.68-2009, SEC.6; P.L.187-2021, SEC.124.