In Virginia amusement rides are regulated by the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development. Rides are permitted and inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction (Building Official). A trained and certified third party inspector may be used however the local Building Official still is in charge. They are also in charge of investigating any incident where serious injury occurs.
The ride involved in the recent Virginia incident is no longer in production. It was made by Eyerly Aircraft of Oregon. No they did not make airplanes. The former Lakeside Amusement Park had several rides by Eyerly Aircraft. This particular ride is required to have periodic stress testing called non-destructive testing. This testing involves the use of x-rays, liquid dye penetrate or magnetic particles. These test of performed at various intervals.
Tips to enjoy your day at the Fair.
Make sure you are well hydrated.
Where shoes that cover the entire foot no sandals or flip flops.
Secure loose article of clothing, jewelry & hair.
Empty pockets of loose items and do not take cell phones, PDAs or other like items on amusement rides.
Before riding a ride watch the action of the ride. What type of reaction do the riders show? Is this something that you want to experience or have your child experience?
Look at the ride. Does it look rust, worn or all beat up? Listen to the ride? Does it make unusual noise all the time or just some of the time? Ask the ride operator what is that noise. If you don’t like their answer, avoid the ride. Never force a child to ride a ride.
READ THE RULES TO THE RIDE.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE RIDE OPERATOR.
Keep all body parts (hand, arms, feet, legs, hair) inside the passenger compartment of the ride.
Make sure your ride has a seat belt, lap bar or other secure method of securing you in the seat. A piece of rope or chain will not secure you.
Sit down in the seat properly, feet on the floor as applicable, eyes forward
If you suspect a problem or you have an unanswered question(s) seek out someone from the Fair or Carnival provider’s management team or look for a police officer to report the problem.
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