1. A. Required

   1. 1. Every inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride in operation in this state shall have an event tag placed thereon after it has been inspected by a licensed set-up inspector.
   2. 2. Event tags shall be valid only for the dates of the event’s duration and shall be removed at the end of each event. The dates of the event shall be clearly indicated and written in indelible ink, or with a permanent marker.
   3. 3. In the event of an annual inspection, the licensed third party inspector shall only affix a red event (impairment) tag when the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride has been found to be not in compliance with all applicable adopted laws, rules, standards, and corresponding manufacturer's installation manuals, maintenance and service repair bulletins, or notices. The inspector shall detail on the reverse of the tag the deficiencies.
   4. 4. A red event tag shall have the same effect as a cease and desist order issued by the Office of State Fire Marshal.

2. B. Design and Color Significance

   1. 1. Event tags shall be constructed of a material able to withstand inclement weather or placed in a clear plastic sleeve that is able to withstand inclement weather.

   2. 2. The dimensions of the tag shall be 3 inches by 5 inches and shall contain the following information printed thereon:

      1. a. “DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL” (all letters capitalized and in bold face type);
      2. b. the operating firm’s name, physical address, and telephone number;
      3. c. the firm’s Office of State Fire Marshal license number;
      4. d. the printed name of the licensed inspector and his Office of State Fire Marshal license number;
      5. e. the signature of the licensed inspector. (Pre-printed or stamped signatures are not permitted);
      6. f. the name of the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, and/or amusement ride and its serial number; and
      7. e. the dates of the event during which the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride will be in operation or not in operation if not approved for use.
   3. 3. For inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides that are approved for operation by a licensed inspector, the event tags shall be green in color.
   4. 4. For inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides that are not approved for operation by a licensed inspector, the event tags shall be red in color. A red event tag shall have the same effect as a cease and desist order issued by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
   5. 5. Where only individual units of a ride, such as cars, seats, or other carriers are defective and not in compliance with R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., and/or these rules, such units shall be taken out of service and clearly marked with a yellow impairment tag reading "Out of Service;" provided, however, such defects do not jeopardize the safety of the entire ride.
   6. 6. The tags shall be conspicuously placed on or as close as possible to the operator controls of the amusement ride in a location that limits access to the tag by patrons. For inflatable devices, the tag shall be conspicuously placed at or near the inflating mechanism. For amusement attractions, the tag shall be conspicuously placed at or near the entrance to the attraction in a location that limits access to the tag by patrons.

3. C. Impairment Notification Requirement and Procedure

   1. 1. When a red event (impairment) tag is affixed to an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, or to an individual unit of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride after a set-up inspection has been conducted, the licensed inspector shall notify the Office of State Fire Marshal within two hours of affixation of the tag.
   2. 2. If, during an annual inspection, a licensed third party inspector finds that the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride does not comply with all applicable adopted laws, rules, standards, and its corresponding manufacturer's installation manuals, maintenance and service bulletins, and notices, the licensed third-party inspector shall notify the Office of State Fire Marshal within two hours of his findings. The third party inspector shall include in the notification a copy of his inspection report detailing his findings.
   3. 3. Notification of findings as listed in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Subsection shall be made by calling the Office of State Fire Marshal at 1-800-256-5452.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.2(B).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 44:1259 (July 2018).