Inspector qualifications are as follows:
(1) Political Subdivision Inspector
- (A) Must be employed by City, county, or other recognized governmental entity.
- (B) Must be empowered to order and enforce cessation of ride operation due to unsafe condition.
- (C) Must be National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) certified inspector level I (basic).
- (D) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.
(2) Insurance Inspector
- (A) Must be employed or contracted by an amusement liability insurance carrier listed with the Insurance Commission to do business in Oklahoma.
- (B) Must be empowered to revoke insurance coverage on rides and attractions because of safety violations and immediately notify the Department of Labor of revocation and noted safety hazards.
- (C) Must transmit legible copies of inspection reports to the Department of Labor with 7 (seven) calendar days.
- (D) Must be NAARSO certified inspector Level I (basic); and Level II (advanced) after March 1, 1995.
(3) Department of Labor Inspector
- (A) Must be employed by the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
- (B) Must meet the job qualification as listed by the Office of Personnel Management.
- (C) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.
(4) Waiver Inspector
- (A) Must be a full time employee of the amusement ride owner/operator or the owner/operator themselves.
- (B) Must be empowered to order cessation of ride operation due to unsafe conditions (mechanical and operational).
- (C) Must be NAARSO certified inspector Level I (basic), after March 1, 1995.
- (D) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.
- (5) All inspectors shall be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age and be issued a certificate of competency by the Department of Labor attesting that they meet the minimum qualifications.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95