Rule 120-3-27-.45. Definitions

The definitions in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 25-15-51 and 120-3-27-.45, of the Georgia Rules will apply and in addition the following shall apply: (a) AIR BAG - A device which cradles the body and which uses an air release breather system to dissipate the energy due to a fall, thereby allowing the person to land without an abrupt stop or bounce. (b) BINDING OF CORD - Material used to hold the bungee cord threads in place. (c) BUNGEE CATAPULTING - The jumper is held on the ground while the bungee cord is stretched. When the jumper is released, he/she is propelled upwards. BUNGEECATAPULTING IS PROHIBITED. (d) BUNGEE CORD - The elastic rope to which the jumper is attached. It lengthens and shortens and thus produces the bouncing action. (e) BUNGEE JUMPING - When a person falls from a height and the descent is limited by attachment to the bungee cord. (f) CORD - See Bungee Cord. (g) DEFINED AREA - The area designated for the bungee jump by the owner or operator and approved by the Department. (h) DYNAMIC LOADING - The load placed on the rigging and attachments by the initial free fall of the jumper and the bouncing movements of the jumper. (i) EQUIPMENT - Power or manually operated devices to raise, lower and hold loads. (j) FENCE - A permanent or temporary structure designed and constructed to restrict people, animals and objects from entering the designated bungee jumping area. (k) INCIDENT - An event that results in injury to a person, or an event that causes damage or loss of process (jumping interrupted or stopped). (l) JUMP AREA - The maximum designed area in all directions for the movement of the jumper. (m) JUMP DIRECTION - (Forward or Backward) The direction in which a jumper jumps upon leaving the platform from the jump point. (n) JUMP HARNESS - An assembly to be worn by a jumper, which is attached to a bungee cord. (o) JUMP HEIGHT - The distance from the jump platform to the bottom of the jump zone. (p) JUMP MASTER - A person who has responsibility for the bungee jumping operation and who prepares the jumper for the actual jump. (q) JUMP OPERATOR - A person who assists the jump master to prepare a jumper for jumping and operates the lowering system. (r) JUMP POINT - The position from which the jumper leaves the platform. (s) JUMP ZONE - The space bounded by the maximum designed movements of the jumper or any part of the jumper. (t) JUMPER - The person who falls or jumps from a height attached to a bungee cord. (u) JUMPER WEIGHT - The weight of the jumper only, determined by the jump master on a calibrated scale, traceable to a National Standard. (v) LANDING AREA - The surface area of a net, pad, air bag or water directly under where the jumper lands. (w) LATERAL DIRECTION - The area measured at 90 degrees to the designed jump direction. (x) LOWERING SYSTEM - Any manual or mechanical equipment capable of lowering a jumper to the designated landing area. (y) LOADED LENGTH - The length of the bungee cord when extended to its fullest designed length. (z) PLATFORM - The area attached to a structure from which jumper falls or jumps. (aa) PREPARATION AREA - The area where the jumper is prepared for jumping. The preparation area shall be separate from the jump area. (bb) RIGGING SYSTEM - The bungee cord plus any webbing or rope connected to the bungee cord which is of variable lengths set by the jump master for each jumper. (cc) RECOVERY AREA - An area next to the landing area, where the jumper may recover from the jump before returning to the public area. (dd) SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) - The maximum rated load as determined by the manufacturer which can be safely handled under specified conditions, by a machine, equipment or component of the rigging system. (ee) SAFETY BELT - A belt designed to fit around the waist of a person which can be attached to either an anchor point or safety line. (ff) SAFETY HARNESS - An assembly to be worn by an operator. It is designed to be attached to a safety line and prevent the jump site operator from falling. (gg) SAFETY HOOK - A hook with a latch to prevent rigging or loads from accidentally slipping off the hook. (hh) SAFETY LINE - A line used to connect a safety harness or belt to an anchor point. (ii) SAFETY SPACE - A space extending beyond the jump zone as a safety factor. (jj) SITE OPERATING MANUAL - The document containing the procedures and forms for the operation of all bungee jumping activities and equipment. (kk) STRUCTURE - A permanent structure constructed solely for the purpose of bungee jumping. (ll) TANDEM JUMPING - The practice of two people harnessed together while jumping simultaneously from the same jump platform. TANDEM JUMPING ISPROHIBITED. (mm) TESTING AUTHORITY - An organization acceptable to the department for the purpose of testing the performance of bungee cords. (nn) UNLOADED LENGTH - The length of the bungee cord without load or stress applied. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.45
Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-53.
History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions. Amended"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.