Hong Kong Regulations

AMUSEMENT RIDES (SAFETY) (OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE) REGULATION - SECT 6

Owner of amusement ride to supply manuals

PART III

MANUALS AND LOG BOOKS

(1) The owner of an amusement ride shall-

   (a)  in the case of an existing amusement ride, not later than 3 months
        after the appointed day;

   (b)  in any other case, before approval is given under section 10 of the
        Ordinance to the commencement of operation of the ride, supply to the
        Director-

        (i)    an emergency manual describing the responsibilities of and the
               detailed emergency actions to be taken by the owner,
               competent persons, chief operators and operators and the
               emergency means of communication, equipment and instructions
               for the safe rescue and evacuation of personnel and the
               protection of property against damage;

        (ii)   an operation manual prepared by the designer or manufacturer of
               the ride describing the function and operation of the
               components of the ride and instructions for the safe usage of
               the ride; and

        (iii)  a maintenance manual prepared by the designer or manufacturer
               of the ride describing the recommended maintenance procedures
               for the ride, including types of lubricants required and the
               frequency of application, definitions and measurements to
               determine excessive wear, the recommended frequency of
               servicing of specific components and the periodic inspections
               to be carried out.

(2) Where the designer or manufacturer of an amusement ride amends the
operation manual or maintenance manual prepared by him, the owner of the ride
shall notify the Director of such amendment as soon as reasonably practicable
after he receives the amendment from the designer or manufacturer. (Enacted
1994)