2015 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 64. AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY INSPECTION AND INSURANCE ACT
§ 6404 Amusement ride operation requirements.

16 DE Code § 6404 (2015) What's This?

A person may not operate an amusement ride unless the person:

(1) Has the amusement ride inspected at least once annually for safety by an insurer or a person with whom the insurer has contracted and obtains from that insurer or person a written certificate that the inspection has been made and that the amusement ride meets the standards for coverage and is covered by the insurance required by subdivision (2) of this section;

(2) Has an insurance policy currently in force written by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State, a surplus lines insurer, as defined by Chapter 19 of Title 18, or an independently procured policy in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride; and

(3) Files with the Fire Marshal in the manner required by this chapter, the inspection certificate and the insurance policy required by this section or a photocopy of such a certificate or policy authorized by the Fire Marshal.

64 Del. Laws, c. 409, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

(a) A person operating a bungee jump for use by paying customers shall file with the office of the State Fire Marshal, in the manner required by this chapter, the inspection certificate and insurance policy required by this section, or a photocopy of such a certificate or policy authorized by the Fire Marshal.

(b) Any person operating a bungee jump for use by paying customers which has been registered with the Fire Marshal shall be periodically inspected by a representative of the office of the State Fire Marshal.

(c) The State Fire Prevention Commission shall promulgate regulations relating to safety standards for the operation of commercial bungee jumps.

68 Del. Laws, c. 448, § 1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 444, § 1.;

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