ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2024
117Amusement devices and amusement rides
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117 Amusement devices and amusement rides (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs the any part of an amusement device or amusement ride that is connected to the electricity supply by a plug is not used unless: (i) each time it is assembled on the site where it is intended to be used; and (ii) in any event – at least once every 6 months; and (b) for a device or ride with a current rating of not more than 20 A – it is connected to a type 1 safety switch or type 2 safety
Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 71 (2) For an inspection and test under subregulation (1)(a), the competent person must: (a) determine the safety of earthing, insulation and connections; and (b) determine whether any safety switch complies with AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) when tested; and (c) make a visual examination to decide the safety of the items of electrical equipment of the device or ride, including cabling, plugs, sockets, light fittings, enclosures and motors. subregulation (1)(a), a competent person decides the equipment is person immediately makes a written record of: (a) details of the test; and (b) the minimum information for the equipment. subregulation (1)(a), a competent person decides the equipment is (a) the competent person immediately: (i) attaches a durable, conspicuous sign to the equipment that warns people not to use the equipment; and (ii) makes a written record of details of the test; and is reasonably practicable to ensure a written record of the day by which the equipment must be reinspected and retested is not made with the authority of the person unless the equipment was inspected and tested by a competent person. subregulation (1), (3), (4) or (5).
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