NC DOL: Amusement Device

Attention:

All 2018 certificates of operation for inflatable devices and portable rock walls expire Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. After this date, devices must be inspected before further operation.

What We Do

NCDOL Inspectors conduct inspections on amusement devices operating in the state of North Carolina to ensure passenger and operator safety. Traveling devices, such as those used at fairs, are inspected before they operate at each location. Companies or individuals planning to operate amusement devices are required to submit an Advance Location Notice the NCDOL Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau at least 10 days before the intended date of operation.

NCDOL Inspectors

Information for Amusement Device Owners

Other Information

Notification of Sale or Purchase of Amusement Device

The Bureau requires notification of sale or purchase of any amusement devices operating in North Carolina.

Rider Safety

The majority of accidents on amusement rides are caused by patron error.

Amusement Inspection Guides

Information regarding amusement device inspections conducted by NCDOL.

N.C. Safety Amusement Star Program

This program recognizes companies operating in N.C. that to go above and beyond what is required by law.

Fair Partners

In an effort to reduce accidents caused by patron error and operator error on midways, the voluntary Partnership Agreement was created for fair managers.

Report a Safety Concern

This form is used to report safety concerns regarding elevators, escalators, amusement devices, aerial tramways, or other related equipment in the state of NC.

Report