Amusement Rides Safety Bill

any malfunction of the amusement ride;

any accident arising from the operation of the amusement ride;

any occurrence of fire on the amusement ride or any part thereof (including the spread of smoke or any other harmful emission arising from such fire);

the collapse, breakage, dislodgement or disengagement of any structure or component of the amusement ride;

any occurrence arising from the operation of the amusement ride that results or is likely to result in —

any injury to or the death of any person who is using or operating, or in the vicinity of, the amusement ride; or

any person being stranded or trapped on or in any part of the amusement ride; and

such other occurrence as may be prescribed as an adverse incident for the purposes of this Act;

is designed to carry patrons on, along, around, over or through a fixed or restricted course, or within a defined area, for the primary purpose of giving such patrons amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement; and

is available for use by members of the public upon their payment of a fee or otherwise,whether or not such device or combination of devices is erected to remain as a lasting part of any premises or is regularly relocated, and —

includes such other device or combination of devices as may be prescribed to be an amusement ride for the purposes of this Act; but(ii)does not include any —

coin-operated ride;

playground equipment; or

device or combination of devices which is prescribed as not being an amusement ride for the purposes of this Act;

is fixed to a non-moving base; and

upon the insertion of any coin, slug, token, plate or disc, operates as a ride for children;

any part of the structure of the amusement ride;

any chair, car, capsule, cabin, gondola, boat, raft, vehicle or other conveyance which forms part of the amusement ride;

any cable, chain, rope or cord used for the purposes of the amusement ride; and

any electrical gadget, switch or device or any computer hardware or software used in connection with the operation of the amusement ride;

whose expertise is or includes the carrying out of procedures (including inspections, tests and certifications) for determining whether the design and specifications, the proposed installation method and programme or the proposed modification method and programme relating to a major amusement ride or the major modification thereof conform to any given technical standard or requirement; and

who satisfies the prescribed requirements;

in relation to an amusement ride, means the design and specifications (including any plans and calculations) of or relating to —

the machinery, equipment and plant connected to, or used in connection with, the amusement ride;

the structure and components of the amusement ride;

the materials used to construct the amusement ride;

the stability and structural integrity of the amusement ride; and

such other aspects of the amusement ride as may be prescribed; and

in relation to any major modification to be carried out on an amusement ride, means the design and specifications (including any plans and calculations) in accordance with which any aspect of the amusement ride as referred to in paragraph (a)(i) to (v) is to be modified pursuant to the major modification;

addressing —

any occurrence of fire on the amusement ride or any part thereof (including the spread of smoke or any other harmful emission arising from such fire);

any occurrence arising from the operation of the amusement ride that results or is likely to result in any person being injured, stranded or trapped on or in any part of the amusement ride; and

such other occurrence arising from the operation of the amusement ride as may be prescribed;

giving warning of any of the occurrences referred to in paragraph (a), or of the likelihood of any such occurrence;

providing a means of rescue, escape or evacuation of persons from the amusement ride in the event of any of the occurrences referred to in paragraph (a); and

providing access to any premises or place for the purpose of addressing any of the occurrences referred to in paragraph (a);

in relation to any premises, means the person for the time being receiving the rents or profits for the lease of the premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee for any other person, or who would so receive the rents or profits if the premises were so leased, and includes the person whose name is entered in the Valuation List prepared under section 10 of the Property Tax Act (Cap. 254); and

in relation to an amusement ride, means the person for the time being receiving the rents or profits for the lease of the amusement ride, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee for any other person, or who would so receive the rents or profits if the amusement ride were so leased;

means the person who holds the operating permit in respect of the amusement ride; but(b)if no person holds an operating permit in respect of the amusement ride for the time being, means any of the following persons:

the owner of the amusement ride or the person who has the charge, management or control of the amusement ride;

the owner of the premises on which the amusement ride is installed;

where the amusement ride is installed in an approved place within the meaning in section 2 of the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (Cap. 257), and notwithstanding that the amusement ride is not a public entertainment within the meaning of that section, the holder of a licence under that Act in respect of the public entertainment that is provided at that approved place;

the person who is allowed by virtue of section 75 to operate the amusement ride without an operating permit; or

such other person who is prescribed to be the person responsible for the amusement ride for the purposes of this Act;

is registered as a specialist professional engineer in the discipline of amusement ride engineering under the Professional Engineers Act (Cap. 253); and

has in force a specialist practising certificate issued under that Act;

the activation and exercise of mechanical control of the amusement ride;

the driving or steering of any vehicle, boat or other conveyance that forms part of the amusement ride;

the control of the number of patrons allowed on the amusement ride at any one time and the supervision of the boarding or alighting of such patrons;

the giving of directions to patrons regarding their use of the amusement ride and the safety measures to be observed by them when using the amusement ride; and

any other task or activity that is prescribed as being an aspect of the routine operation of the amusement ride for the purposes of this Act;

by or under any provision of this Act, any act or thing is required or directed to be done within a particular period or before a particular time;

failure to do that act or thing within the period or before the time referred to in paragraph (a) constitutes an offence; and

that act or thing is not done within the period or before the time referred to in paragraph (a),the obligation to do that act or thing shall continue, notwithstanding that that period has expired or that time has passed, until that act or thing is done; and if the failure to do that act or thing within the period or before the time referred to in paragraph (a) is an offence, a person shall be guilty of a separate offence in respect of each day (including the day of a conviction for any such offence or any later day) or part thereof during which the person continues to refuse or fail to comply with that requirement or direction.

public officers; or

persons in the employment of the Authority or such other public authority constituted by any written law as the Minister may approve for the purpose,such number of enforcement officers as the Commissioner considers necessary for the purpose of assisting him in administering and enforcing this Act.

to ensure that the amusement ride is at all times maintained in a state of good repair and in a safe working condition; and

to comply with such directions as the Commissioner may give from time to time concerning the maintenance and safety of the amusement ride.

to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

to carry out, at the expense of such person and within the time specified in the notice, such repairs or modifications to the amusement ride as the Commissioner considers necessary for —

the proper maintenance of the amusement ride; and

the safety of persons who are using or operating, or in the vicinity of, the amusement ride; and

if the Commissioner thinks necessary, to close or cordon off the amusement ride until all such repairs and modifications to the amusement ride have been completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner.

to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing failure to comply, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the failure to comply continues,and if the failure to comply continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the failure to comply continues after conviction.

in such form and manner as the Commissioner may require; and

of not less than one month (or such shorter period as the Commissioner may allow in any particular case) before the date on which the modification works are to commence.

require the person responsible for the amusement ride to furnish, within the time specified in the notice, such further information concerning the minor modification as the Commissioner may specify before commencing the modification works;

impose such conditions or give such directions as the Commissioner thinks fit subject to which the modification works are to be carried out; or

if the Commissioner is of the opinion that the modification works amount to a major modification of the amusement ride, prohibit the commencement of the modification works and direct the person responsible for the amusement ride to apply for a modification permit instead.

contravenes subsection (1); or

fails to comply with any requirement of the Commissioner under subsection (2)(a) or with any condition, direction or prohibition that is imposed, given or made by the Commissioner under subsection (2)(b) or (c) (as the case may be),he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention or failure to comply, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention or failure to comply continues,and if the contravention or failure to comply continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention or failure to comply continues after conviction.

in such form and manner as the Commissioner may require; and

of not less than the prescribed period before the date on which the relocation is to be carried out.

require the holder of the operating permit to furnish, within the time specified in the notice, such further information concerning the relocation of the amusement ride as the Commissioner may specify before the relocation works are carried out;

impose such conditions or give such directions as the Commissioner thinks fit subject to which the relocation works are to be carried out; or

if the Commissioner is of the opinion that the premises to which the amusement ride is to be relocated are unsafe or unsuitable for the operation of the amusement ride, prohibit the relocation of the amusement ride.

contravenes subsection (1); or

fails to comply with any requirement of the Commissioner under subsection (2)(a) or with any condition, direction or prohibition that is imposed, given or made by the Commissioner under subsection (2)(b) or (c) (as the case may be),he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention or failure to comply, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention or failure to comply continues,and if the contravention or failure to comply continues after the conviction, the holder of the operating permit shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention or failure to comply continues after conviction.

the ride manager of the amusement ride; or

in the case of a major amusement ride, a qualified person.

the holder of the operating permit;

any person who is directly engaged in the carrying out of the relocation works; and

the ride manager or qualified person (as the case may be) supervising the relocation works,to ensure that the relocation works are at all times carried out in accordance with —

where applicable, the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme, as authorised by the installation permit that has been issued in respect of the amusement ride;

the prescribed requirements; and

any condition imposed or direction given by the Commissioner under subsection (2) in respect of the relocation works.

any of the requirements under subsection (4) or (5) has not been or is not being complied with; or

the relocation works are dangerous or liable to pose a danger to persons who are employed in connection with the relocation works, or who are using or operating, or in the vicinity of, the amusement ride,the Commissioner may direct the holder of the operating permit in respect of the amusement ride or the person directly engaged in carrying out the relocation works to —

cease the relocation works or part thereof, either immediately or within such time as may be specified by the Commissioner; and

where necessary, take, at the expense of the person to whom the direction is given, such remedial measures as the Commissioner may require,and such relocation works or part thereof, as the case may be, shall not be resumed without the consent in writing of the Commissioner.

will comply with the requirements under subsections (4) and (5); and

will not pose a danger to any person.

the ride manager or qualified person who supervised the relocation works shall inspect the amusement ride and issue a certificate stating that, in the opinion of the ride manager or qualified person (as the case may be) —

the relocation works have been properly carried out in accordance with —

where applicable, the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme, as authorised by the installation permit that has been issued in respect of the amusement ride;

the prescribed requirements; and

any condition imposed or direction given by the Commissioner under subsection (2) in respect of the relocation works; and

the amusement ride, as relocated —

conforms to the prescribed requirements; and

is in a safe working condition and fit for operation; and

the holder of the operating permit —

shall, in the case only of a major amusement ride, apply for and obtain from the Commissioner of Civil Defence, in accordance with section 36, a certificate of compliance in respect of the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride; and

shall not, in any case, resume operation of the amusement ride unless he has, in accordance with the prescribed requirements, submitted to the Commissioner the certificate issued by the ride manager or qualified person (as the case may be) under paragraph (a).

a person to whom a direction has been given by the Commissioner under subsection (6) —

fails to comply with the direction; or

resumes the relocation works without the consent in writing of the Commissioner; or

the holder of an operating permit, in contravention of subsection (8)(b)(ii), resumes the operation of an amusement ride without the consent in writing of the Commissioner,he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

for the safety of persons who are using or operating, or in the vicinity of, the amusement ride; or

in the case of the occurrence of any adverse incident in respect of the amusement ride.

in the case of an individual —

by delivering it to the individual personally;

by leaving it with an adult person apparently resident at, or by sending it by pre-paid registered post to, the usual or last known address of the place of residence of the individual;

by leaving it with an adult person apparently employed at, or by sending it by pre-paid registered post to, the usual or last known address of the place of business of the individual;

by affixing a copy of the document in a conspicuous place at the usual or last known address of residence or business of the individual; or

by sending it by facsimile transmission to the fax transmission number operated at the usual or last known address of the place of residence or business of the individual, or the last fax number given to the Commissioner or an enforcement officer by the individual as the facsimile transmission number for the service of documents on the individual;

in the case of a partnership other than a limited liability partnership —

by delivering it to any one of the partners or the secretary or other like officer of the partnership;

by leaving it at, or by sending it by pre-paid registered post to, the principal or last known place of business of the partnership in Singapore; or

by sending it by facsimile transmission to the fax transmission number operated at the principal or last known place of business of the partnership in Singapore; and

in the case of any limited liability partnership or any other body corporate —

by delivering it to the secretary or other like officer of the body corporate or, in the case of a limited liability partnership, the manager thereof;

by leaving it at, or by sending it by pre-paid registered post to, the registered office or principal office of the limited liability partnership or body corporate in Singapore; or

by sending it by facsimile transmission to the fax transmission number operated at the registered office or principal office of the limited liability partnership or body corporate in Singapore.

if sent by a facsimile transmission to the fax transmission number operated at the last known place of residence or business or registered office or principal office in accordance with subsection (1), be deemed to have been duly served on the person to whom it is addressed on the day of transmission, subject to receipt on the sending facsimile machine of a notification (by electronic or other means) of a successful transmission to the place of residence or business or registered office or principal office, as the case may be;

if sent by electronic communication to an email address in accordance with subsection (1), be deemed to have been duly served on the person to whom it is addressed at the time of entering the information system addressed to the email address; and

if sent by pre-paid registered post, be deemed to have been duly served on the person to whom it is addressed 2 days after the day the document was posted, whether or not it is returned undelivered.

any person responsible for an amusement ride; or

any person carrying out any installation works, modification works or relocation works,shall also be deemed to be sufficiently served —

by delivering a copy of the document personally to some adult person on the premises on which the amusement ride has been installed or on which the installation works, modification works or relocation works (as the case may be) are being carried out; or

if there is no such person to whom the document can with reasonable diligence be delivered, by affixing the document to some conspicuous part of the premises or amusement ride.

the signature of the Commissioner or an enforcement officer; or

an official facsimile of such signature,appended thereto shall be sufficient authentication.

to refuse to issue any installation permit, operating permit, modification permit, direction for the alteration of the conditions of any such permit or consent sought by the person under this Act;

to alter, on his own volition, any of the conditions of any installation permit, operating permit or modification permit;

to revoke or suspend any installation permit, operating permit or modification permit;

to give any notice or direction —

requiring the cessation of any installation works, modification works, relocation works or the operation of an amusement ride;

requiring the closure or cordoning off of an amusement ride;

requiring the taking of any measures in relation to any amusement ride; or

otherwise affecting the carrying out of any installation works, modification works, relocation works or the operation of an amusement ride,may appeal to the Minister in such form and manner and within such time as may be prescribed.

the revocation or suspension by the Commissioner of any installation permit, operating permit or modification permit; and

any notice or direction given by the Commissioner as referred to in subsection (1)(d),shall take effect from the date specified by the Commissioner for the revocation or suspension or in the notice or direction given (as the case may be), unless the Minister otherwise directs.

the making of any application for and the issue of any permit, consent, permission or approval under this Act;

the regulation of the design, specifications, manufacture, installation, operation, modification, relocation, maintenance and repair of amusement rides, including the following:

the properties and design strength of the materials to be used in the construction of an amusement ride;

the speed at which an amusement ride may be opened;

the equipment, drives, brakes, anchorages, tensioning devices and safety devices to be incorporated as part of the amusement ride;

the signalling and communication systems to be applied in the installation, operation, modification or relocation of an amusement ride;

the testing of an amusement ride, whether after its installation, modification, relocation or repair, or routinely as part of its maintenance;

the codes, standards and specifications relating to the safety and other aspects of the installation, operation, modification or relocation (as the case may be) of an amusement ride; and

the illumination or marking of an amusement ride;

the maximum number of persons that may be carried on board an amusement ride at any one time (whether as patrons or otherwise) and the classes of persons or goods who or which may not be carried on board an amusement ride at any time;

the conduct and safety of persons using or operating, or in the vicinity of, amusement rides;

the procedure for the inspection of amusement rides by the Commissioner or any enforcement officer;

the requirements that a person must satisfy before he may be appointed as a ride manager;

the making of reports to the Commissioner concerning any adverse incident that has occurred in respect of an amusement ride and the conduct of investigations into any such adverse incident;

the types of amusement rides that are to be considered as major amusement rides for the purposes of this Act and the types of amusement rides to which this Act will not apply;

the types of modifications to an amusement ride that amount to major modifications for the purposes of this Act;

the requirements in respect of insurance coverage for the operation of amusement rides;

the records, books or other documents to be kept and the reports and certificates to be made and issued in respect of an amusement ride for the purposes of this Act;

the duties and responsibilities of —

the holder of an installation permit, an operating permit or a modification permit and any other person responsible for an amusement ride;

a qualified person appointed to carry out any function in respect of an amusement ride for the purposes of this Act; and

the ride manager of an amusement ride;

the manner in which appeals may be made to and determined by the Minister under this Act and the documents, information and other particulars to be furnished to the Minister by the appellant and the Commissioner in connection therewith;

the prescribing of the forms for use for the purposes of this Act;

the prescribing of the fees and charges payable for the purposes of this Act;

the prescribing of the offences that may be compounded under section 62;

such other matters as may be necessary or expedient to be prescribed or provided for to facilitate the effective administration and enforcement of this Act.

is recommended, issued or adopted by any standards organisation or body (whether within or outside Singapore) approved by the Commissioner; or

is considered by the Commissioner to be appropriate for adoption for the purposes of this Act.

to a fine not exceeding $200,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $1,000 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $2,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

by notice in writing, require the person who is carrying out, or who has caused, permitted or authorised the carrying out of, the installation works to take or cause to be taken, at the expense of such person and within such time as may be stipulated in the notice, all such measures as may be specified in the notice to secure the cessation of such installation works; or

take or cause to be taken all such measures as the Commissioner thinks necessary to secure the cessation of such installation works and recover from the person referred to in paragraph (a) by way of a civil suit all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Commissioner in taking or causing such measures to be taken.

that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

the Commissioner may take or cause to be taken all such measures as he thinks necessary to secure the cessation of such installation works, including those measures specified in the notice, and recover from the person in default by way of a civil suit all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Commissioner in taking or causing such measures to be taken.

the closure or cordoning off of the premises on which the installation works are being carried out; and

the dismantling of any part of the amusement ride that has already been installed.

any machinery, equipment or plant connected or used in connection with the amusement ride being installed or with the installation works relating thereto; or

any component of the amusement ride being installed.

be made to the Commissioner in such form and manner as the Commissioner may require;

be submitted to the Commissioner together with such documents and particulars as the Commissioner may require; and

be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

appoint a qualified person to —

review the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme of the amusement ride to be installed and certify that they conform to the prescribed requirements;

supervise the installation works; and

inspect and certify the amusement ride under section 12 upon the completion of its installation,for which purpose either the same qualified person may be appointed to carry out all of the functions referred to in sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii), or a different qualified person may be appointed to carry out each such function;

where applicable, apply, in accordance with section 5 of the Building Control Act (Cap. 29), for the approval of the Commissioner of Building Control for the plans of any building works relating to any building which forms part of the amusement ride to be installed or to which the amusement ride is connected; and

apply, in accordance with section 36, for the approval of the Commissioner of Civil Defence for the design and plans of the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride to be installed.

subject to subsection (4), issue an installation permit to the applicant —

in such form or manner as the Commissioner may determine; and

subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit to impose;

in writing direct the applicant, at the applicant’s own expense and within the time specified in the direction, to —

make such alterations or amendments as the Commissioner may require to either or both the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme of the amusement ride;

take such measures as the Commissioner may specify for the purpose of ensuring that the installation works will conform to the prescribed requirements; and

re-submit the application for the installation permit upon having made such alterations or amendments or taken such measures; or

refuse to issue the installation permit, in which case the Commissioner shall, if requested to do so by the applicant, state in writing the reasons for the refusal.

the applicant —

is a fit and appropriate person to be issued an installation permit; and

satisfies the prescribed requirements;

the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme of the amusement ride to be installed have been reviewed in accordance with section 46 by a qualified person appointed by the applicant pursuant to subsection (2)(a)(i) and certified by the qualified person as conforming to the prescribed requirements;

where applicable, the plans of any building works relating to any building which forms part of the amusement ride to be installed or to which the amusement ride is connected have been approved by the Commissioner of Building Control under section 5 of the Building Control Act (Cap. 29);

the design and plans of the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride to be installed have been approved by the Commissioner of Civil Defence under section 36(3)(a); and

the installation works will be carried out under the supervision of a qualified person appointed by the applicant pursuant to subsection (2)(a)(ii) (whether or not such qualified person is the same qualified person referred to in paragraph (b) or a different qualified person).

the holder of an installation permit;

any person who is directly engaged in the carrying out of the installation works authorised by the installation permit; and

the qualified person supervising the installation works,to ensure that the installation works are at all times carried out in accordance with —

the design and specifications and the proposed installation method and programme, as authorised by the installation permit;

the conditions of the installation permit;

the prescribed requirements; and

any direction given by the Commissioner in respect of the installation works.

any of the requirements under subsection (1) or (2) has not been or is not being complied with; or

the installation works are dangerous or liable to pose a danger to persons who are employed in connection with the installation works, or who are using or operating, or in the vicinity of, the amusement ride being installed,the Commissioner may, without revoking or suspending the installation permit under section 11, direct the holder of the installation permit or the person directly engaged in carrying out the installation works to —

cease the installation works or part thereof, either immediately or within such time as may be specified by the Commissioner; and

where necessary, take, at the expense of the person to whom the direction is given, such remedial measures as the Commissioner may require,and such installation works or part thereof, as the case may be, shall not be resumed without the consent in writing of the Commissioner.

will comply with the requirements under subsections (1) and (2); and

will not pose a danger to any person.

to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the holder of the installation permit shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

fails to comply with the direction; or

resumes the installation works without the consent in writing of the Commissioner,that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

the holder of an installation permit;

any person who is directly engaged in the carrying out of the installation works authorised by the installation permit; or

the qualified person supervising the installation works,knows or ought reasonably to know of any contravention of this Act relating to the carrying out of the installation works, it shall be the duty of such person to notify the Commissioner, as soon as practicable, of the contravention.

on his own volition; or

on an application made by the holder of an installation permit,at any time alter (whether by adding to, varying or revoking) the conditions of an installation permit.

stating that he proposes to make the alteration to the conditions of the installation permit in the manner specified in the notice; and

specifying the time (being not less than 14 days from the date of service of the notice on the holder of the installation permit) within which written representations with respect to the proposed alteration of conditions may be made.

specifying the alteration that has been made to the conditions of the installation permit; and

requiring the holder of the installation permit to comply with the altered conditions of the installation permit as from the date specified in the direction.

specify the alteration required by the applicant and the reasons therefor; and

be accompanied by —

such documents and particulars as the Commissioner may require; and

the prescribed fee.

specifying the alteration that has been made to the conditions of the installation permit; and

requiring the holder of the installation permit to comply with the altered conditions of the installation permit as from the date specified in the direction.

if the holder thereof —

dies, is wound up or otherwise dissolved, whether in Singapore or elsewhere; or

ceases to be the person for whom the amusement ride is to be installed or the person carrying out the installation works (as the case may be);

if the qualified person appointed by the holder of the installation permit pursuant to section 6(2)(a)(ii) to supervise the installation works has vacated his appointment and the holder of the installation permit has failed to appoint a substitute qualified person to supervise the installation works and to notify the Commissioner of the substitute appointment in accordance with section 41(1)(b)(i) and (ii); or

in the event of such other occurrence or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed.

the installation works as authorised by the installation permit, having commenced, are suspended for a continuous period of more than 3 months;

in the opinion of the Commissioner, the holder of the installation permit has contravened or is contravening, or the installation works as authorised by the installation permit have been or are being carried out in a manner which contravenes —

any condition of the installation permit;

any of the prescribed requirements; or

any direction given by the Commissioner in respect of the installation works;

the Commissioner has reason to believe that the installation permit had been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;

the Commissioner becomes aware of any circumstance that would have required or permitted him to refuse to issue the installation permit had the Commissioner been aware of the circumstance immediately before issuing the installation permit; or

the Commissioner considers it in the public interest to revoke the installation permit.

suspend an installation permit for a specific period instead of revoking it under subsection (2); and

at any time extend or rescind the suspension.

the holder of the installation permit —

has been declared bankrupt or has gone into compulsory or voluntary liquidation other than for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction; or

is in the course of being wound up or otherwise dissolved, whether in Singapore or elsewhere;

a receiver, a receiver and manager or an equivalent person has been appointed, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, in relation to or in respect of any property of the holder of the installation permit; or

the holder of the installation permit has been convicted —

of an offence under this Act; or

whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty or the conviction for which involved a finding that he had acted fraudulently or dishonestly.

he holds a valid operating permit and operates the amusement ride in accordance with the conditions of the operating permit; and

at all times when the amusement ride is being operated —

the amusement ride is in a state of good repair and safe working condition, and is fit for operation;

there is in force a certificate of compliance in respect of the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride, and the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride complies with such requirements, if any, as may be prescribed under section 38;

there is in force an insurance covering the person responsible for the amusement ride against liability for any injury to or the death of any person arising out of the operation or use of such amusement ride in an amount that is not less than the prescribed minimum limits; and

there is appointed in respect of the amusement ride at least one ride manager to oversee, manage and supervise the daily routine operation and maintenance of the amusement ride.

to a fine not exceeding $200,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $1,000 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the person shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $2,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

by notice in writing, require the person responsible for the amusement ride to take or cause to be taken, at the expense of such person and within such time as may be stipulated in the notice, all such measures as may be specified in the notice to secure the cessation of the operation of the amusement ride; or

take or cause to be taken all such measures as the Commissioner thinks necessary to secure the cessation of the operation of the amusement ride and recover from the person responsible for the amusement ride by way of a civil suit all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Commissioner in taking or causing such measures to be taken.

that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

the Commissioner may take or cause to be taken all such measures as he thinks necessary to secure the cessation of the operation of the amusement ride, including those measures specified in the notice, and recover from the person in default by way of a civil suit all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Commissioner in taking or causing such measures to be taken.

the closure or cordoning off of the amusement ride; and

the dismantling of the whole or any part of the amusement ride.

any machinery, equipment or plant connected or used in connection with the amusement ride; or

any component of the amusement ride.

be made to the Commissioner in such form and manner as the Commissioner may require;

be submitted to the Commissioner together with such documents and particulars as the Commissioner may require; and

be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

subject to subsection (3), issue an operating permit to the applicant —

in such form or manner as the Commissioner may determine; and

subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit to impose;

in writing direct the applicant, at the applicant’s own expense and within the time specified in the direction, to —

take such measures or comply with such requirements (including the carrying out of any works or modifications to the amusement ride) as the Commissioner may specify for the purpose of ensuring that the amusement ride conforms to the prescribed requirements; and

re-submit the application for the operating permit upon having taken such measures or complied with such requirements; or

refuse to issue the operating permit, in which case the Commissioner shall, if requested by the applicant, state in writing the reasons for the refusal.

the applicant —

is a fit and appropriate person to be issued an operating permit; and

satisfies the prescribed requirements;

the amusement ride in respect of which the operating permit is sought —

has (as the case requires) been inspected and certified by a qualified person —

under section 12 upon the completion of its installation;

under section 30 upon the completion of its major modification; or

in accordance with the regulations, in any case to which sub-paragraph (A) or (B) does not apply; and

satisfies the prescribed requirements;

where applicable, the Commissioner of Building Control has issued a certificate of statutory completion or granted a temporary occupation permit under section 12 of the Building Control Act (Cap. 29) in respect of any building which forms part of the amusement ride or to which the amusement ride is connected;

the Commissioner of Civil Defence has issued a certificate of compliance under section 36 in respect of the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride, and the fire and rescue management system of the amusement ride complies with such requirements, if any, as may be prescribed under section 38;

there will be in force for the duration of the operating permit, if issued, an insurance covering the person responsible for the amusement ride against liability for any injury to or the death of any person arising out of the operation or use of such amusement ride in an amount that is not less than the prescribed minimum limits; and

the applicant has appointed at least one ride manager under section 16 to oversee, manage and supervise the daily routine operation and maintenance of the amusement ride at all times when the amusement ride is in operation.

shall, unless it has earlier lapsed or been revoked or suspended, be valid for such period, not exceeding 12 months commencing from the date of its issue, as may be specified in the operating permit; and

may be renewed upon its expiry.

both the holder of the operating permit and the ride manager shall each, within 14 days after the vacation of the appointment, notify the Commissioner of that fact; and

the holder of the operating permit shall —

without delay appoint under subsection (1) another ride manager to substitute the first-mentioned ride manager; and

within 7 days thereafter, notify the Commissioner of that substitute appointment.

to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the holder of the operating permit shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.

take all reasonable steps and exercise all due diligence to oversee, manage and supervise the daily routine operation and maintenance of the amusement ride in accordance with —

the conditions of the operating permit issued in respect of the amusement ride;

the prescribed requirements; and

any direction given by the Commissioner in respect of the operation of the amusement ride; and

carry out with such other duties as may be prescribed.

to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; and

in respect of a continuing contravention, to an additional fine not exceeding $500 for each day or part thereof during which the contravention continues,and if the contravention continues after the conviction, the ride manager shall be guilty of a further offence and shall be liable on conviction of this further offence to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the contravention continues after conviction.