Amusement Device Unit
Each year, millions of Tennesseans and visitors make their way to amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, zip lines, inflatable devices, haunted houses, etc. The Amusement Device Unit strives to ensure citizens and visitors are safe from harm. Tennessee Law requires amusement device owners and operators to hire qualified inspectors to perform annual inspections, to properly complete state forms and to submit other necessary documentation. Qualified inspectors are also required to follow the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and/or the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)** industry standards. (** In March 2015, the ACCT was approved by the commissioner as a certifying agency. ACCT is approved to inspect Challenge Courses, Zip Lines and Canopy Tours only.)
Definition
AN "AMUSEMENT DEVICE"
In order to determine if amusement device companies are required to have an annual permit, the definition of an amusement device must be considered.
Requirements
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
Each year, a new inspection report and proper fees must be submitted.
Compliance
COMPLIANCE LISTINGS
View the list of compliant and non-compliant amusement device companies and learn how the state defines an amusement device.
Inspectors
FIND AN INSPECTOR
Tennessee Law requires companies to select qualified inspectors to perform the required inspections. Inspection fees are separate and unrelated to state fees.
Contact Amusement Device Unit
Amusement Device Unit
(615) 741-1900
(615) 532-1116
Emergency Contact
Mike Hardy, Amusement Device Manager
Mike.Hardy@tn.gov
(615) 426-0497
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