The owner must provide and maintain written jump procedures which must include at least the following procedures:
(1) exclusion of all unauthorized persons from the operating area;
(2) registration of jumpers, to include:
(a) name;
(b) age;
(c) weight;
(3) jumper briefing;
(4) removal of loose objects from the jumper;
(5) preparation of the jumper which shall include:
(a) harness;
(b) instructions to the jumper;
(c) selection and adjustment of the bungee cord;
(d) connection of the jumper to the lowering system;
(e) recheck of all connection and harness attachments;
(f) final inspection by jump master;
(g) final inspection of jumper;
(h) countdown to jump;
(i) observation of jump;
(6) landing and recovery of jumper;
(7) off-loading of jumper;
(8) return of jumper to the public area;
(9) retrieval of the bungee cord to the platform.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 408, Section 33, 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.