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AMUSEMENT PARKS and TRAMWAYS

Includes carnival and ski lifts
AMUSEMENT AMUSEMENT PARK BUNGEE JUMPING CARNIVAL
CHAIR LIFT ENTERTAINMENT RIDES SKI LIFT
SKY RIDES TRAMWAY

State

Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Oil & Public Safety Division
Public Safety Section
633 17th St, Suite 500
Denver , CO   80202-2117
(303)318-8495
Fax: (303)318-8899
Any organization with the intent of operating an amusement ride or devise within the State of Colorado must register with the Public Safety Office. Amusement Park and Carnival Ride Operators must:
Obtain registration application. A renewal permit must be filed annually.
Application fee is $500
Permit Costs are as follows:
$135/device per year for Class B devices
$100/device per year for Class A devices

Class A is only permanant rides designed for children under 12; everything else is considered Class B.

Must be able to prove $100,000 insurance per occurrence with an annual aggregate of $300,000 for Class A. Must have no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for Class B.

Annual 3rd party inspection required by qualified inspector.

Link:http://publicsafety.cdle.state.co.us/public_safety_faq.html

State

Colorado Division of Registrations
Passenger Tramway Safety Board
1560 Broadway #1350
DENVER , CO   80202
(303)894-7785
Fax: (303)894-7790
Licenses ski lifts, sky rides, incline elevators, tramways, ski tows, aerial rides, etc. that are attached to or propelled by cable. licenses are issued in conjunction with the annual licensing inspection.
License and fee varies by type of lift
Additional forms must be submitted for the installation of New Tramways and the Relocation of existing tramways.
NOTE:  Check with local licensing authorities for local regulation of permanent or temporary public facilities used for performances, amusement devices, etc.
NOTE:  If facility has a water slide, swimming pool, or other public or semi-public water facility (including hot tubs and saunas), see SWIMMING POOL
NOTE:  If applicable, see ARCADE

page last updated 11/18/09

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/colorado_revised_statutes.htm. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

 

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