Amusement Attraction Approval
Planning to bring amusement attractions (e.g., carnival rides, zip lines, inflatables/bounce houses, mechanical bulls) to a campus event? You must obtain approval from Risk Management & Safety (RMS) before your event.
Planning to bring amusement attractions (e.g., carnival rides, zip lines, inflatables/bounce houses, mechanical bulls) to a campus event? You must obtain approval from Risk Management & Safety (RMS) before your event.How to Request Approval
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Gather vendor & attraction details
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Vendor name(s).
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The exact name of each attraction to be delivered (as it appears on the vendor/TDI listing).
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Confirm Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) compliance
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Each attraction must be approved by TDI and compliant with inspection and insurance requirements.
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Verify the attraction on TDI’s current list of compliant devices and vendors: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/commercial/lcamcurrentsticker.html
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Prepare required documents
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Event Diagram/Layout: Submit a simple diagram showing the placement of each attraction, entry/exit points, crowd flow, and nearby structures.
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Participant Waiver: All participants must complete the Waiver, Indemnification, Assumption of Risk, and Medical Treatment Authorization
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You may convert the waiver to an electronic format and use a QR code for easier access, but do not modify the waiver language.
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Submit your approval request to RMS
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Include:
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Event Information:
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Event date/time
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Location
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Sponsoring Department/Organization
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On-site contact
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Event Diagram
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Attraction Information:
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Vendor Names
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Attraction List
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TDI Verification
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Your plan for collecting signed waivers
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On the Day of the Event
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When the attraction(s) arrive on site, the event lead must verify: The inspection sticker number and serial number on each attraction match the information listed on the TDI website.
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Any attraction that does not match the approved listing cannot be used.
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Notes & Tips
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Submitting a complete packet (vendor info, TDI verification, diagram, waiver plan) speeds up the review.
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Keep a copy (digital or hard copy) of all executed waivers for your records.
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Questions?
RMS is here to help you select compliant vendors and streamline approval.
Contact: Risk Management & Safety (RMS) at RMS@pvamu.edu or 936-261-1747.