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SAFETY
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
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be repaired if possible, or chained or roped off to prevent golf car operation or identified by a suitable
warning to operators not to operate golf cars in this area due to loose terrain or possible hazardous
conditions.
Golf Car/Pedestrian Interference Areas
Areas where pedestrians and golf cars interfere shall be avoided whenever possible by rerouting the golf
car traffic or the pedestrian traffic to eliminate the interference. If elimination of the interference is not
possible or is highly impractical, signs shall be erected warning pedestrians of the golf car traffic and golf
car operators of the pedestrian traffic and to drive slowly and use extreme caution.
MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Golf cars may become hazardous if maintenance is neglected or improperly performed. Therefore
maintenance facilities, trained personnel and procedures in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations should be provided by the controlling party.
Preventive Maintenance
A regularly scheduled inspection and preventive maintenance program in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations should be established. Such a program will be a valuable tool in
providing the golfing patron with a safe, properly operating golf car and thereby help to avoid accidents.
Personnel
Only qualified, trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to inspect, adjust and maintain golf
cars.
Parts and Materials
Only manufacturer's recommended replacement parts and materials shall be used.
Ventilation
Maintenance and storage areas shall be properly ventilated to avoid fire hazards in accordance with
applicable fire codes and ordinances.
Ventilation for electric powered golf cars shall be provided to remove the accumulation of flammable
hydrogen gas emitted during the charging process. The amount of hydrogen gas emitted depends upon
a number of factors such as the condition of the batteries, the output rate of the battery charger and the
amount of time the batteries are on charge. Hydrogen emissions are generally considered to be in the
area of 10 to 20 cubic feet liters per car per charge. Because of the highly volatile nature of hydrogen