Event Details

Amusement Ride Rule – Definitions

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10 a.m.

Location

In-person:
Department of Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501

L&I Office Locations

To join on your computer or mobile app (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/86892327477?pwd=aUICCXs6mHzVNYjFRdISw5bHozDYhI.1
Passcode: DtU$4#Kp

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 868 9232 7477
Passcode: 52973583

The in-person and virtual/telephonic hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt amendments to the definitions for amusement rides or structures under WAC 296-403A-100. L&I accepted a rulemaking petition to amend the definition of “Amusement structure” to exclude fixed artificial climbing surfaces built for the sport of rock climbing, including equipment used for climber education and safety, when not located on the same premises as amusement rides or amusement structures. This rulemaking adopts amendments from the petitioner’s request. The amendments are necessary to ensure the definitions clearly define the types of structures that are regulated as amusement rides. Additional amendments to WAC 296-403A-100 are also being adopted to bring the rule up-to-date.