Amusement Rides & Devices
The Amusement Rides and Devices Program oversees the operation of all rides and devices operated in the State of Colorado. The program requires annual registration prior to operation to ensure that amusement rides and devices have received the required annual third-party inspections and obtained adequate insurance coverage in the event that an accident occurs. The Amusement Rides and Devices Program has adopted minimum standards in its regulations related to the operation, construction, repair and maintenance of rides. Our customers include the public patrons of amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, festivals and other destinations that offer amusement ride and devices for entertainment purposes.
Regulation Changes
Effective August 30, 2024: After much stakeholder participation (thank you to all those that joined our various meetings and/or contributed comments via email), the Division has revised the Amusement Rides and Devices Regulations. Changes from the 2019 to 2024 edition of the Regulations includes the following:
- Exemption clarification in the Scope section;
- New and updated citations in the Codes and Standards section;
- New and clarified definitions in the Definitions section;
- Streamlined application requirements, new, phased fee structure, and detailed trampoline operation requirements in the General Requirements section;
- New Inspector insurance requirements and updated Inspector certification qualifications in the Inspector Certification section;
- Updated injury reporting contact information in the Injury Reporting section.
Please visit our website to obtain a current copy of the Amusement Rides and Devices Regulations and reach out to us if you have any questions.
The Division has issued a Non-Mechanized Amusement Rides and Devices Guidance document. The Division will exercise the Enforcement Discretion until July 31, 2025.
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