South Carolina Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides

Amusement Rides

(Excerpt from South Carolina Rules and Regulations on Qualifications of Special Inspectors 71-4800 Qualifications of Approved Special Inspectors)

I. In order to obtain a Special Inspector license in the state of South Carolina a special inspector shall have the following qualifications:

a.

• At least five years experience in amusement device maintenance and safety and completion of approved courses in materials inspection and testing in fasteners, or in the alternative,
• A four-year college degree in engineering or architecture with a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of course work in the area of mechanics and strength of materials.

b.

• Evidence of successful completion of an approved Rides Safety Inspection course within the previous two (2) calendar years.

II. Each applicant for approval as a special inspector shall submit with his annual application evidence of insurance against errors and omissions (or approved general liability insurance) covering inspections of amusement rides and devices in an amount of no less than $500,000 per occurrence, procured from one or more insurers licensed to transact insurance in South Carolina or approved as a non-admitted surplus lines carrier for risks located in this State.

III. Each applicant for approval as a special inspector shall submit with his annual application a license fee in the amount of$200.00.

Elevators

(Excerpt from South Carolina Rules and Regulations on Qualifications of Special Inspectors: 71-5400 Qualifications of Special Inspectors)

I. Any applicant for a license as a special inspector shall present evidence of all qualifications as stated in the 1984 edition of QEI-1, The American National Standard for Qualification of Elevator Inspectors, and supplements thereto as adopted by the American National Standards Institute. Submission of a copy of a valid Inspector's Certificate issued by any authority accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers shall be evidence that the applicant has all required qualifications.

II. Each applicant for approval as a special inspector shall submit with his annual application evidence of insurance against errors and omissions (or approved general liability insurance) in an amount of no less than $500,000 per occurrence (71-5400 II), procured from one or more insurers licensed to transact insurance in South Carolina or approved as a non-admitted surplus lines carrier for risks located in this State.

Amusement Ride Special Inspectors

Mail the following documents to the Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides:

• Special Inspector for Amusement Rides Form
• Proof of Insurance per requirements listed in code 71-4800.
• Evidence of successful completion of an approved Rides Safety Inspection course within the previous two (2) calendar years.

Elevators

Mail the following documents to the Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides:

• Special Inspector for Elevators Form
• Proof of Insurance per requirements listed in code (71-5400 II).
• Evidence of all qualifications as stated in the 1984 edition of QEI-1 and others as listed in code 71-5400.

$200 per applicant

Apply for a Special Inspector's License for Amusement Rides

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