§ 160.101. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

Administrator means the Chief of Building Inspection, or his designated representatives.

(b)

Amusement device means any equipment or piece of equipment, appliance or combination thereof designed or intended to entertain or amuse a person.

(c)

Amusement ride means any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement.

(d)

Carnival means an enterprise offering amusement or entertainment to the public in, upon or by means of amusement devices or riding or concession booths.

(e)

Concession booth means a structure, or enclosure, from which amusements are offered to the public. Such booths may be either permanent or temporary structures.

(f)

Fair means any of the fairs defined and controlled under F.S. ch. 616.

(g)

Fire Marshal is the designee of the Chief, Fire Prevention, as defined in the Fire Protection Code.

(h)

Manager is a person having possession, custody or managerial control of an amusement device or temporary structure at a carnival or amusement park, whether as owner, lessee, agent or otherwise.

(i)

Permanent structure is an enclosure and/or arrangement of parts used or intended to be used for amusement or support of equipment or devices, used or intended for amusement, erected to remain a lasting part of the premises and for which a building permit has been issued in accordance with Part 4, Chapter 320.

(j)

Professional engineer means an engineer registered in the state or a qualified safety ride inspector employed by the casualty insurance company issuing the policy.

(k)

Temporary structure is a structure serving as an enclosure designed to be relocated from time to time with or without disassembly and used or intended for amusement purposes, for concession booths, or for public occupation in connection with activities controlled by this chapter.

(Ord. 78-275-156, § 1; Ord. 79-472-172, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

Note— Former § 428.901.