Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 14 Rebound Tumbling Centers

As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the meaning herein prescribed:

REBOUND TUMBLING CENTER: A place where rebound tumbling equipment is provided and maintained for public use.

REBOUND TUMBLING EQUIPMENT: A fabric bed or surface designed to provide resilience by virtue of its own elasticity or that provided by an elastic or spring suspension system or both, within a stable and tested frame and intended to be used for jumping, bouncing, or acrobatic tumbling. (1962 Code)

Every person exhibiting, showing or operating a rebound tumbling center, and charging a fee for the same, shall procure a license and pay an annual fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00). (1962 Code)

The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall procure and at all times maintain in full force and effect a policy of liability insurance for each rebound tumbling equipment insuring him against liability from personal injury with limits of not less than:

(A) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for any one occurrence.

(B) Twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for any one person, per occurrence.

The operator shall file a true copy of his insurance policy with the clerk. (1962 Code)

Rebound tumbling equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and equipment which has broken springs or broken webbing shall not be used. The licensee shall take precautionary measures to prevent broken springs from disengaging from the assembly. (1962 Code)

The licensee shall enforce, and all customers using rebound tumbling equipment shall observe and obey the following rules and regulations which shall be printed in clear, easily read letters not less than one inch (1") in size, and posted in one or more conspicuous and well lighted locations within the tumbling equipment center:

(A) Not over one person on the apparatus at a time.

(B) No flips, twists, or similar difficult routines unless under the immediate supervision of a qualified instructor, or until qualified as demonstrated by an officially acceptable certificate or as determined by the operator. In case of dispute with a patron, the operators ruling shall be final.

(C) No use of equipment in street shoes or in bare feet.

(D) All patrons shall strictly and promptly comply with requests or requirements of the operator.

(E) No use while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or when not in condition to safely use the equipment, as determined by the operator.

(F) No jumping from apparatus to apparatus or to any point outside the frame of the apparatus.

(G) No actions allowed which will or may seriously distract or interfere with a performer.

(H) No children under six (6) years of age shall be allowed to use the equipment unless accompanied by a responsible person.

(I) No smoking, eating, or drinking while using the equipment. (1962 Code)

(A) A rebound tumbling center, whenever open for use, shall be under the direct supervision of as many supervisors as are necessary to comply with the posted rules.

(B) The supervisor shall be observing all equipment units whenever they are in use.

(C) Each unit shall be numbered or otherwise clearly designated.

(D) A suitable loudspeaker system shall be maintained to enforce rules except where there are less than eight (8) units.

(E) There shall be at least one supervisor on active supervising duty for each twelve (12) units or fractional part which are in use. (1962 Code)

A rebound tumbling supervisor shall be:

(A) Eighteen (18) years of age or over.

(B) Of good moral character.

(C) Trained and experienced in the supervision and control of personnel, both skilled and unskilled, in the art of rebound tumbling.

(D) Physically and otherwise fully fit to manage the facility. (1962 Code)

The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall:

(A) Direct to competent care for handling and disposition of all accidents and injuries.

(B) Report to the health officer all accidents of a nature to cause unconsciousness, broken or sprained extremities or bones, removal, breaking or loosening of teeth, hemorrhaging or lacerations which may require suturing, and eye injuries.

(C) Maintain on the premises records of all medical aid or care administered.

(D) Keep, in a place readily available at all times to himself and his employees, the telephone number of available emergency service. (1962 Code)

The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall maintain on the premises a telephone which shall be available for emergency at all times during which the rebound tumbling center is in operation. (1962 Code)

The operator of a rebound tumbling center at all times shall maintain on the premises and replenish as necessary an adequate first aid kit of at least sixteen (16) units, as recommended by the American Red Cross "First Aid Manual". (1962 Code)

The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall keep the premises and all facilities in a clean condition. He shall provide, as needed to prevent litter, waste containers and appropriate signs.

The operator of a rebound tumbling center shall provide on the premises drinking facilities which shall consist of either a sanitary drinking fountain or bottled water and paper cups available in a suitable, sanitary dispenser. (1962 Code)

(A) Rebound tumbling equipment shall be located on a level surface in such a way as to be within view of the operator or attendant at all times.

(B) The spacing of equipment units shall conform to the following minimum dimensions as measured from the inside edge of the frame:

• 1. Three feet (3') between sides of units.
• 2. Four feet (4') between ends of units.
• 3. Five feet (5') from ends of nearest fence, building, other similar construction.

4. Three feet (3') from sides or corners to nearest fence, building, or other similar construction.

(C) The area surrounding the rebound tumbling equipment shall be surfaced to prevent a dust nuisance and have a reasonably level surface of pea gravel or equivalent type of material from a safety and dust control standpoint.

(D) The entire rebound tumbling center shall be completely enclosed by fencing not less than five feet (5') in height. (1962 Code)

(A) Pits for rebound tumbling centers shall be so constructed that they will not interfere with the operation of the equipment and of a depth not less than three feet (3') nor more than four feet (4') at centers.

(B) Such pits shall be so framed that the rebound tumbling equipment is held in a level position and is supported on a solid stable surface. Lumber used as framing for pits shall be not less than two inches (2") in thickness and shall be securely connected together. (1962 Code)

The frames of rebound tumbling equipment shall be completely padded to provide reasonable safety. Pads two inches (2") thick filled with cotton linters shall be deemed to meet this requirement. (1962 Code)

The building inspector shall inspect annually every rebound tumbling center. (1962 Code)