Section 6000.10  Definitions

 

In addition to those definitions found in Section 2-2 of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Part:

 

"Act" means the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act [430 ILCS 85].

 

"ACCT" means the abbreviation for the Association for Challenge Course Technology, P.O. Box 19797, Boulder CO 80308.

 

"Administrative Hearing Fee" means a fee assessed by the Department upon an operator when the Department issues a notice for an administrative hearing to suspend the Permit to Operate or collect past due fees.

 

"AIMS" means Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International, P.O. Box 5178, Jacksonville FL 32247.

 

"All-Terrain Vehicle" or "ATV" means any vehicle designed and manufactured for off-road use.

 

"A.M. Best" or "Best" is the abbreviation for A.M. Best Company, Ambest Road, Oldwick NJ 08858.

 

"Annual Inspection" is the official inspection of an amusement ride or amusement attraction performed by the Director or the Director's designee.

 

"ANSI" means American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1899 L Street, NW, 11^th Floor, Washington DC 20036.

 

"ASNT" means American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc., 1711 Arlingate Lane, P.O. Box #28518, Columbus OH 43228.

 

"ASTM" means ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken PA 19428.

 

"Board" means the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board as defined in Section 2-3 of the Act.

 

"Building" means a structure that stands alone or that is cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls with all openings therein protected by approved fire doors.

 

"Carabiners" means shaped metal or alloy devices used to connect sections of jump rigging, equipment or safety gear.

 

"Carnival" or "Amusement Enterprise" means an enterprise that offers amusement or entertainment to the public by means of one or more amusement attractions or amusement rides. (Section 2-2(5) of the Act)

 

"Carnival Worker" or "Amusement Enterprise Worker" means a person who is employed (and is therefore not a volunteer) by a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair to manage, physically operate, or assist in the operation of an amusement ride or amusement attraction when it is open to the public. (Section 2-2(8) of the Act)

 

"Certified Arborist" means an individual who holds a valid arborist certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture or comparable authority in another state.

 

"Coaster – Intermediate" means any coaster that is more than 25 feet but less than 50 feet in height at the highest point of the track above grade.

 

"Coaster – Large" means any coaster that is 50 feet or more at the highest point of the track above grade.

 

"Concession Go-kart" means a go-kart specifically designed and manufactured for indoor or outdoor use for up to 15 mph.

 

"Crane Operator" means a person who is experienced in operating a crane used for hoisting material or personnel.  Proof of experience shall be a statement on letterhead stationery from a present employer or a journeyman's card in good standing from the International Union of Operating Engineers.

 

"Department" means Illinois Department of Labor. (Section 2-2(2) of the Act)

 

"Director" means the Director of the Illinois Department of Labor or the Director's designee. (Section 2-2(1) of the Act)

 

"Dry Slide" means an inclined surface with a change in elevation upon which people slide or are conveyed, except:

 

any slide that is placed in a playground and that does not normally require the supervision or services of a person responsible for its operation; or

 

any slide that is not open to the general public and for which admission is monitored and strictly controlled by invitation, company or group identification, or other means of identification. (Section 2-2(4)(d) of the Act)

 

"Dune Buggy" means a small vehicle generally made from standard compact rear engine chassis and prefabricated, often fiberglass body, originally equipped with wide low-pressure tires for driving on sand.

 

"Employee", for purposes of this Part, means an individual who is performing services for pay or lodging as an attendant or assistant on an amusement ride or amusement attraction.

 

"Employed" means to perform services for pay or lodging as an attendant or assistant on an amusement ride or amusement attraction.

 

"Fair" means an enterprise principally devoted to the exhibition of products of agriculture or industry in connection with which amusement rides or amusement attractions are operated.  (Section 2-2(6) of the Act)

 

"Inflatable Amusement Attraction" means an amusement ride or device designed for use that may include, but is not limited to, bounce, climb, slide or interactive play, which is made of flexible fabric, is kept inflated by continuous air flow by one or more blowers, and relies upon air pressure to maintain its shape.  This definition shall not include inflatable devices that are used for professional exhibition or stunt work, safety and rescue activities, aerial or aviation structures or devices, exhibit floats, or similar inflatable devices.

 

"In-line Riding" means one person in front of the other.

 

"Kiddie Kart" means karts that are designed for 75 pounds or less per passenger and go less than 10 mph.

 

"Kiddie Rides" means amusement rides or amusement attractions designed for 75 pounds or less per passenger.

 

"Licensed Professional Engineer" means an individual who holds a valid license as a licensed professional engineer from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

 

"Licensed Structural Engineer" means an individual who holds a valid license as a licensed structural engineer from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

 

"Major Alteration" means a change in the type or capacity of an amusement ride or amusement attraction or a change in the structure or mechanism that materially affects its functions or operation.  This includes but is not limited to changing its mode of transportation from non-wheeled to a truck or flatbed mount, and changing its mode of assembly or other operational functions from manual to mechanical or hydraulic.

 

"Major Breakdown" means a stoppage of operation of an amusement ride or amusement attraction occurring from damage to a structural component.

 

"Major Rides" means amusement rides or amusement attractions designed for more than 75 pounds per passenger. The term includes any coaster that is 25 feet or less at the highest point of the track above grade.

 

“NAARSO” means the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, 107 Dunbar Ave., Suite Q, Oldsmar FL 34677.

 

"NFPA" means National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02169.

 

"Operating Staff" is inclusive of and means any of the following individuals or some combination thereof:

 

"Owner" means the individual, partnership, company, corporation, or any other entity, or agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions, that owns an amusement ride or amusement attraction.

 

"Agent" means an individual employed by the owner to carry out the responsibilities of management on the owner's behalf.

 

"Manager" means an individual, employed by the owner, who is responsible to the agent or the owner for the day-to-day, on-site management of an amusement ride or amusement attraction.

 

"Attendant" means an individual employed by the owner to physically operate an amusement ride or amusement attraction when such ride or attraction is open to the public.

 

"Assistant" means an individual employed by the owner to assist the attendant in operating an amusement ride or amusement attraction when such ride or attraction is open to the public.

 

"Operator" means a person, or the agent of a person, who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride or amusement attraction at a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair.  "Operator" includes an agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions. (Section 2-2(7) of the Act)

 

"Payment of Fees" shall be deemed made when the Department receives all fees due, as calculated on the application, in the form of a certified check, cashier's  check, or money order made payable to "Illinois Department of Labor", or in the form of an electronic payment using an electronic payment system designated by the Department for such payments.  All fees shall be paid before a permit to operate an amusement ride or amusement attraction is issued.

 

"Permit" means a permit issued annually by the Department allowing an amusement ride or amusement attraction unit to be operated in the State of Illinois.

 

"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, governmental subdivision, or public or private organization of any character.

 

"PRCA" means Professional Ropes Course Association, 6260 E. Riverside Blvd., #104, Loves Park IL  61111.

 

"Public Use" means an operator of an amusement ride or amusement attraction does not prohibit or restrict access to the amusement ride or amusement attraction by members of the community, except as permitted under Section 2-19 of the Act and Section 6000.130 of this Part.

 

"Qualified Industry Training Professional" means an individual who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing, or who, by possession of extensive knowledge and experience and the completion of extensive training in the subject field, has successfully demonstrated their ability in training amusement ride or amusement attraction operating staff in the proper operation of that amusement ride or amusement attraction, as judged by a reasonable person.

 

"Qualified Person" means an individual who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who, by possession of extensive knowledge, training and experience in the subject field, has successfully demonstrated ability in design, analysis, evaluation, inspection and specification in the subject work, project or product to the extent established by the manufacturer.

 

"Racing Go-Kart" means a go-kart specifically designed and manufactured for racing at 15 mph or more, for indoor or outdoor use.

 

"Roll Over Protection System" means a system that supports the combined driver and passenger weight capacity, as specified by the manufacturer, and the weight of the vehicle.

 

"Reinspection" is an inspection, other than the annual inspection made during the year, as a result of any necessary repairs not being completed while the inspector is on site.

 

"SAE" means the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale PA 15096.

 

"Serious Injury" means an injury for which treatment by a licensed physician is required.

 

"Snell Foundation" means Snell Memorial Foundation, 3628 Madison Avenue, Suite 11, North Highlands CA 95660.

 

"Structure" means something that is built or constructed with confined space and rigid walls.

 

"Tram" means any tram, open car, or combination of open cars or wagons pulled by a tractor or other motorized device that is not licensed by the Secretary of State, which may, but does not necessarily, follow a fixed or restricted course, and that is used primarily for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement, and for which an individual fee is charged or a donation accepted, with the exception of hayrack rides. (Section 2-2(4)(e) of the Act)

 

"Volunteer" means a person who operates or assists in the operation of an amusement ride or amusement attraction for an owner or operator without pay or lodging.  An individual shall not be considered a volunteer if the individual is otherwise employed by the same owner or operator to perform the same type of service as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer. (Section 2-2(9) of the Act)

 

"Working Days" means Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

 

"Zip Line" means a system consisting of a pulley or trolley that is suspended on a cable mounted on an incline allowing a rider to travel from the departure point to an arrival point by holding on to, or attaching to, the pulley or trolley.

 

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 9899, effective May 26, 2022)