DAR File No. 28256

Labor Commission, Safety

R616-3-3

Safety Codes for Elevators

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 28256
Filed: 09/23/2005, 01:55
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule change is to adopt the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1a 2005 Addenda and (ASME) A17.1S 2005 Supplement for Elevators and Escalators.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule change incorporates by reference the ASME A17.1a 2005 Addenda and the ASME A17.1S 2005 Supplement to meet current Elevator and Escalator codes. Every year a new addendum is issued.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 34A-7-101

ASME A17.1a-2005 issued April 29, 2005; and A17.1S-2005 issued August 12, 2005

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Safety Division does not anticipate any effect on the state budget related to administration of the updated standards, nor should there be any compliance costs, as the standards have already been implemented within the elevator and escalator industry.

local governments:

There should be no decrease or increase in cost for local governments, as the standards have already been implemented within the elevator and escalator industry.

other persons:

There should be no decrease or increase in cost for other persons, as the standards have already been implemented within the elevator and escalator industry.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The changes will not increase compliance costs for affected person, such as manufactures or owner/operators, because the standards have already been implemented within the elevator and escalator industry.

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

The primary purpose of adopting the addenda and supplement is to incorporate additions and changes to the standards. Any such additions and changes, have already been incorporated in the practices of the elevator industry. R. Lee Ellertson, Commissioner

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:

11/14/2005

This rule may become effective on:

11/15/2005

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, 2004 ed. issued April 30, 2004, ASME A17.1a-2005 issued April 29, 2005. and ASME A17.1S-2005 issued August 12, 2005, 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 A18.1-2003 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts, issued July 29, 2003.

KEY: elevators, certification, safety

[February 1], 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.