Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 7. AGRICULTURE |
PART V-D. Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions |
Chapter 139a. Safety Standards for Bungee Jumping |
Section 139a.25. Lowering system
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(a) The system for lowering the jumper to the landing area shall be operated under the direction of the jump operator, jump master or crane operator. It shall be a mechanically powered lowering system not capable of free-fall.
(b) There shall be an alternative method for jumper recovery if the main lowering system fails. An alternative method for jumper recovery shall be of a type that site personnel, rather than the jumper, control the actual lowering of the jumper to the ground.
(c) The alternative method shall be specified in the site emergency plan, as described at § 139a.71 (relating to emergency provisions and procedures), and approved by the Department.