The owner must provide a system for lowering the jumper to the landing pad which must be a mechanically powered system not capable of free fall and operated by the jump master. The owner must also provide a second person to monitor the lowering of all jumpers who must be capable of stopping the process if necessary to avoid injuries to the jumper.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 408, Section 14, eff 60 days after May 24, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 52 - Amusements and Athletic Contests
Section 52-19-10. Intent of act.
Section 52-19-20. "Bungee jumping" defined; each bungee operation considered a new device.
Section 52-19-30. Prohibited acts.
Section 52-19-50. Definitions.
Section 52-19-70. Insurance; proof of insurance.
Section 52-19-80. Jump master required; adjustments for each jumper's weight.
Section 52-19-110. Jump point, maximum eighty foot drop.
Section 52-19-120. Safety air bag.
Section 52-19-130. Landing area; recovery area; jump space; landing pad.
Section 52-19-140. System for lowering jumper to landing pad; person to monitor lowering.
Section 52-19-150. Bungee cord.
Section 52-19-160. Jumper harness; requirements; ankle strap or harness prohibited.
Section 52-19-180. Carabineers; pulleys, shackles; webbing; tape knots.
Section 52-19-190. Lifelines; safety harness for jumper, persons on platform.
Section 52-19-210. Storage of equipment.
Section 52-19-240. Sign specifying medical, weight, and age restrictions.
Section 52-19-250. Telephone link to 911 or similar service.
Section 52-19-260. Emergency and medical precautions and training.
Section 52-19-290. Required staff, personal.
Section 52-19-300. Staff breaks; backup staff.
Section 52-19-310. Operations manual; revisions.
Section 52-19-330. Written jump procedures.
Section 52-19-340. Written check list for close down procedures; violation of act.
Section 52-19-350. Documents to be filed with department.
Section 52-19-370. Civil penalties.
Section 52-19-380. Cease and desist order; injunction; no bond required.