[Adopted 6-18-1991 by Ord. No. 91-13]
Unless otherwise herein expressly stated, the following terms shall have, for the purpose of this article, the meanings hereby respectively indicated:
AMUSEMENT
A certain manner or form of entertainment, including but not limited to circuses, carnivals, sideshows, fairs, traveling shows, amusement parks and like activities which may partially consist of mechanical rides designed for use by human beings as form of amusement.
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT
Any location within the Township where the public may attend or engage in any amusement as herein defined.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Bristol, County of Bucks, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A. 
All amusements conducted within the Township shall be required to register with the Township.
B. 
The owner of the place of amusement and/or owner of the amusement shall register and make complete application in writing to the Township and shall supply all information as hereinafter required to the Township for any amusement to be conducted within the Township at least 30 days prior to the scheduled commencement date of the amusement.
C. 
The owner or person conducting the amusement shall appear in person and register the amusement with the Township on a form provided by the Township. Said form shall include the name under which the amusement will be conducted, the name and permanent address of the owner of the amusement, a description of the type of amusement, the dates and length of time such amusement will be conducted within the Township and any other information the Township may require. Said registration form shall be signed and verified by the owner or person conducting the amusement or, if applicable, as follows:
(1) 
Associations. In the case of an association or partnership, the registration shall be signed and verified by a partner thereof.
(2) 
Corporations. In the case of the corporation, the registration shall be signed and verified by an executive officer thereof or some person specifically authorized by the corporation to sign the registration, to which he/she shall attach written evidence of his/her authority.
D. 
At the time of registration, the registrant shall provide to the Township:
(1) 
Certifications for all facilities, structures and equipment, including all seating facilities and structures to be used by the amusement in order to establish compliance with Chapter 106, Fire Prevention,[1] and all other Bristol Township ordinances, Pennsylvania law and/or federal law.
[1]
Editor's Note: Chapter 106 was terminated and invalidated pursuant to Ord. No. 2004-09 adopted 6-24-2004. See Ch. 84, Construction Codes, Uniform.
(2) 
A plot plan of the amusement site. Said plot plan shall include emergency access route around the perimeter of all structures.
(3) 
A proposed plan for security, fire equipment and emergency health care equipment as provided for in § 55-31E hereinafter.
(4) 
A proposed plan for trash disposal as provided for in § 55-31D hereinafter.
No amusement shall be conducted in the Township unless it meets the following requirements:
A. 
All facilities, structures and equipment whatsoever used by the amusement shall meet and be in compliance with all the requirements of Chapter 106, Fire Prevention,[1] and all other Bristol Township ordinances, all state law and/or federal laws.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Editor's Note in Subsection D(1) of § 55-30D.
B. 
All seating facilities and structures, including but not limited to benches, bleachers and grandstands, shall meet and be in compliance with all the requirements of Chapter 106, Fire Prevention, and all other Bristol Township ordinances, all state laws and/or federal laws.
C. 
All amusement rides, if any, shall meet all Pennsylvania state safety requirements and be certified and comply with all Pennsylvania laws and federal laws, if applicable.
D. 
All amusements shall provide facilities for waste and trash disposal during the amusement and shall be responsible for the cleanup of the place of amusement after the amusement has ended. A refundable payment of $2,000 shall be made by applicant and shall be refunded if the premises is free from trash and debris after the amusement has ended.
E. 
All places of amusement shall provide for or make arrangements for on-site security personnel, on-site emergency health care facilities, equipment and personnel and on-site fire-fighting equipment and personnel to the satisfaction of the Township.
A. 
All amusement facilities, structures and equipment that are used in the amusement shall be fully erected and set up a minimum of 24 hours before the first performance so that the Township can inspect to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed by the Township.
B. 
A representative from the amusement shall be continuously available from time of registration to the end of all events, shows and/or performances for the purpose of answering any questions or inquiries by the Township.
A. 
At the time that the amusement is registered with the Township, the registrant shall submit proof of financial responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage to any member of the public and for any damage to the Township. Proof of financial responsibility shall be by a certificate of liability insurance, which must include the name and permanent address of the amusement, the name and permanent address of the owner of the amusement, the insurance carrier, the policy number, the named insureds, the date of expiration of the policy and the types and amount of insurance coverage.
B. 
The Township shall be named as an additional insured under the aforesaid policy of insurance.
C. 
Liability insurance shall be equal to or exceed $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence.
D. 
At the time the amusement is registered, the registrant shall execute an agreement indemnifying the Township against any claims or liability that may arise as a result of the amusement being conducted within the Township.
E. 
A bond shall be provided in the sum of $10,000 conditioned for the faithful performance of the conditions of the article.
A. 
After all requirements of this article have been met, the application will be submitted to the Bristol Township Council. If approved by the Council, a permit may be granted by the Council or its agent.
B. 
Whenever the requirements of this article are in conflict with other requirements of the Code of the Township of Bristol, the most restrictive, or those imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
The Managing Director of Bristol Township and the Bristol Township Office of Licenses, Zoning and Inspections and the Bristol Township Fire Marshal's office as well as employees and representatives of said offices are hereby authorized to enforce this article and shall be known for purposes of this article as the "Enforcement Official."
A. 
Whenever any Enforcement Official observes an apparent or actual violation of a provision of this article or other ordinances of the Township of Bristol, the Enforcement Official shall prepare a written notice of violation describing the condition deemed unsafe and specifying a time limitation for the required repairs or improvements to be made.
B. 
The written notice of violation of this article shall be served upon the owner or his representative as indicated on the Township amusement application for an employee of the owner or other person responsible for the conditions under violation. Such notice of violation shall be served either by delivering a copy of same to such person or by ordinary mail to the post office address indicated on the Bristol Township amusement application, or by delivering it to and leaving it in the possession of any person in charge of the premises, or in case such person is not found upon the premises, by affixing a copy thereof in a conspicuous place at the entrance door or avenue of access; and such procedure shall be deemed the equivalent of personal service.
If the notice of violation is not complied with within the time specified by the Enforcement Official or if any person fails to comply with a stop-work order issued by the Enforcement Official under the authority of this article, that person shall be in violation of this article and the Solicitor for the Township of Bristol shall bring an action in the appropriate District Justice Court or other appropriate court to enforce compliance with this article, and upon a verdict of a violation of this article in favor of Bristol Township, such person shall be assessed a fine or ordered to pay damages in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation of this article, in addition to any and all other relief the Court deems appropriate. Each day any violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate violation.
A. 
Upon notice from the Enforcement Official that any amusement that is being constructed or operated is in violation of this article or any other ordinance of Bristol Township, resolution of Bristol Township, law of Pennsylvania or federal law, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop-work order shall be in writing and given to the owner or his representative as indicated on the Bristol Township amusement application or the person in charge of the premises and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
B. 
Any person who shall continue any work in or about the amusement or who continues to operate an amusement after having been served with a stop-work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be in violation of this article, and the Solicitor for Bristol Township shall bring the appropriate action in the appropriate court to enforce this article. Upon a verdict of a violation of a stop-work order in favor of Bristol Township, such person shall be assessed a fine or ordered to pay damages to Bristol Township in an amount not to exceed $1,000, in addition to any and all other relief the court deems appropriate. Each day that such violation continues shall be a separate violation of this article.