DAR File No. 27590

Labor Commission, Safety

R616-3-3

Safety Codes for Elevators

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27590
Filed: 12/15/2004, 09:53
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This amendment incorporates by reference, recent updates to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1, April 30, 2004, edition of "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators"; and the ASME A18.1, July 29, 2003, edition of "Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts".

Summary of the rule or change:

This amendment incorporates into Section R616-3-3, "Safety Codes and Rules for Elevators and Escalators," the ASME A17.1, April 30, 2004, edition and the ASME A18.1, July 29, 2003, edition.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 34A-7-101

ASME A17.1 2004 issued April 30, 2004 and ASME A18.1 2003 issued July 29, 2003.

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Safety Division has purchased copies of ASME A17.1 and A18.1 for the Safety Division and for Division of Administrative Rules at a cost of $260 per copy. There should be no other cost or savings to the State budget.

local governments:

The requirements of ASME A17.1 and A18.1 are not significantly different from previous versions and have already been implemented in the elevator industry. Consequently, there should be no costs or savings to local governments.

other persons:

The requirements of ASME A17.1 and A18.1 are not significantly different from previous versions and have already been implemented in the elevator industry. Consequently, there should be no costs or savings to other persons.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The requirements of these updated elevator codes are already known and followed in the industry. There should be no additional compliance costs.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

Industry practice is believed to be compliant with these standards. Consequently, this rule amendment will have no fiscal impact on businesses.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Pete Hackford at the above address, by phone at 801-530-7605, by FAX at 801-530-6390, or by Internet E-mail at phackford@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

01/31/2005

This rule may become effective on:

02/01/2005

Authorized by:

R Lee Ellertson, Commissioner

RULE TEXT

R616. Labor Commission, Safety.

R616-3. Elevator Rules.

R616-3-3. Safety Codes for Elevators.

The following safety codes are adopted and incorporated by reference within this rule:

A. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, [2000 ed., with 2002 Addenda issued May 4, 2002, with 2003 Addenda issued May 30, 2003,]2004 ed. issued April 30, 2004, and amended as follows:

1. Delete 2.2.2.5;

2. Amend 8.6.5.8 as follows: Existing hydraulic cylinders installed below ground when found to be leaking shall be replaced with cylinders conforming to 3.18.3.4 or the car shall be provided with safeties conforming to 3.17.1 and guide rails, guide rail supports and fastenings conforming to 3.23.1. This code is issued every three years with annual addenda. New issues and addenda become mandatory only when a formal change is made to these rules. Elevators are required to comply with the A17.1 code in effect at the time of installation.

B. ASME A17.3 - 2002 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators. This code is adopted for regulatory guidance only for elevators classified as remodeled elevators by the Division of Safety.

C. ASME A90.1-1992, Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

D. ANSI A10.4-1990, Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations.

E. 2003 International Building Code.

F. ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, sections 407 and 408, approved February 13, 1998.

G. ASME A18.1-[1999]2003 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts, issued [July 26, 1999, with A18.1a 2001 addenda issued March 26, 2001]July 29, 2003.

KEY: elevators, certification, safety

[April 15, 2004]2005

Notice of Continuation January 10, 2002

34A-1-101 et seq.

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Pete Hackford at the above address, by phone at 801-530-7605, by FAX at 801-530-6390, or by Internet E-mail at phackford@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.