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Tramway & Amusement Ride Safety

Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety was established to oversee the safe and enjoyable use of the State's ski industry resources. Additionally, it ensures compliance with safety regulations for the carnival and amusement ride operators in New Hampshire.

One function of Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety is to oversee the registration, inspection and compliance with the laws and safe operating procedures for all mechanical ski lifts, tramways, portable and fixed tows in the State of New Hampshire. The Tramway Board, members of which are appointed by the Governor, review and approve all applications for construction or new lifts and/or modification of existing lifts. Each mechanical lift is registered and inspected yearly with additional inspections randomly conducted during the year. Registrations are also required for lifts operating during the summer.

Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety also oversees the registration, inspection and compliance with the laws and safe operating procedures for any mechanical amusement rides operating in the State of New Hampshire. Any company wishing to operate amusement rides in New Hampshire must contact this office no less than ten days prior to inspection and operation. Each company operating in the State must carry adequate liability insurance and be inspected by a State Inspector. Each mechanical ride must be inspected and registered prior to operation. Each mechanical ride that passes inspection is given a registration decal which must be affixed on the ride and be visible to the public.

The Tramway & Amusement Ride Safety section is administratively attached to the Division of Fire Safety.

Documents & Forms

Laws & Administrative Rules

Tramway Safety Board Members
Mark Petrozzi, Gilford (Chairman)
August 19, 2020 - June 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Kris Blomback, Henniker
April 1, 2020 – June 20, 2026
Ski Industry
Steve Howell, Lincoln
August 19, 2020 - June 20, 2025
Ski Industry
Stanley Judge, Shelburne
September 28, 1999 - June 20, 2027
Public Member

Meeting Notice:

Date:
Thursday, December 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm
Location: Gunstock

Agenda: TBA

Meeting Minutes:

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Tramway & Amusement Ride Safety - Staff Listing
W. Briggs Lockwood
Chief Inspector
603-223-4289

WBriggs.Lockwood@dos.nh.gov
Nancy Ettelson
Inspector
603-223-4289

Nancy.Ettelson@dos.nh.gov
L. Scot Woolfenden
Inspector
603-223-4289

Leigh.Woolfenden@dos.nh.gov

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