Bill > A3433

This bill establishes comprehensive safety requirements for inflatable rides, defined as air-supported structures designed for recreational bouncing, riding, or sliding. The bill requires manufacturers to provide a detailed manual with specific operational, maintenance, and safety instructions, and to include a data plate on each ride with critical information like manufacturer details, rider capacity, and inflation specifications. Operators must ensure proper anchoring using manufacturer-recommended ground stakes or ballasts, with specific requirements for stake length and attachment method. During hazardous weather conditions such as thunderstorms or high winds, operators must immediately evacuate riders and deflate the ride, only re-admitting riders after a thorough safety inspection. The bill mandates that operators cannot operate an inflatable ride if wind speeds exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum safe operating speed. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is tasked with adopting rules and regulations for ride inspection and testing, and the bill will take effect on the first day of the seventh month after enactment, allowing time for administrative preparation. The comprehensive provisions aim to enhance safety standards and reduce potential risks associated with inflatable recreational rides.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3433