Sec. 45-6.5. Operations

(a) Manuals. Each owner of a go-kart track shall have available for review by the commissioner written maintenance and operational manual.

(1) Maintenance manual. The requirements of section 45-1.11(b) of this Part shall apply to both the go-karts and the go-kart track. In addition to the requirements of section 45-1.11(b) of this Part, this manual shall include written procedures for:

(i) brake adjustments and service;

(ii) steering linkage adjustment and service;

(iii) wheel alignment adjustment and service;

(iv) tire inflation pressures;

(v) wheel nut torque values;

(vi) grade of all fasteners;

(vii) torque value or tightening instruction on all fasteners;

(viii) wear and lubrication points including lubricants used;

(ix) frame inspection points;

(x) passenger restraint system and adjustment;

(xi) passenger capacity by weight;

(xii) maximum vehicle operating speeds;

(xiii) all installation, operating, and maintenance manuals or service bulletins which are provided by go-kart manufacturer or its component suppliers;

(xiv) fuel system inspection procedure;

(xv) service and adjustment procedure for all components of the go-kart; and

(xvi) schedule of components requiring periodic maintenance.

(2) Operational manual. Each go-kart location having one or more go-kart tracks shall develop a written operational manual, which shall contain procedures for:

(i) operator job descriptions;

(ii) proper fueling of go-karts;

(iii) dealing with emergency situations; and

(iv) equipment operations.

(b) Warning to passengers and patrons. Each owner of a go-kart track shall post at the entrance to the track, at the pit area, and at the ticket booth a warning sign as required by section 870-e of the Labor Law. In addition to section 870-e this warning shall include the following warnings and instructions:

(1) patrons must obey all instructions given by the operator;

(2) bumping of go-karts is prohibited;

(3) loose clothing and long hair shall be secured;

(4) restraining devices shall be left on;

(5) passengers shall remain in the go-kart until told to leave by the attendant; and

(6) smoking in the go-kart, pit, or any other posted area is prohibited.

(c) Directional signs. Signs indicating the direction of travel shall be posted in the pit and other locations on the go-kart track as deemed necessary.

(d) Daily inspections. The requirements of section 45-2.7 of this Part shall apply separately to each go-kart and go-kart track.

(e) Control and operation. All go-karts and go-kart tracks shall be operated in accordance with the manual required in subdivision (a) of this section and the owner shall:

(1) authorize each operator to take action to prevent unsafe operation;

(2) provide sufficient number of staff to insure proper operation of the facility; and

(3) train staff in the proper operation of the facility as provided in subdivision (a) of this section.

(f) Maximum speed. Each go-kart track shall have a maximum speed. The owner shall ensure that a go-kart cannot be operated in excess of the maximum speed. This speed shall be established by the go-kart track designer based on the following conditions:

(1) track design and grade;

(2) track surface;

(3) radius of curves;

(4) age of riders;

(5) go-kart manufacturer's recommendations; and

(6) minimum height of passengers.

(g) Fire protection. All fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Each go-kart track shall have as a minimum one 15 lb. BC rated fire extinguisher in each of the following locations:

(1) pit area;

(2) refueling area; and

(3) garage.