No. 30943 (Amendment): R616-3-3. Safety Codes for Elevators

DAR File No.: 30943
Filed: 01/31/2008, 02:26
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of the rule amendment is to adopt the latest American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1, 2007 edition, ASME A18.1, November 29, 2005, edition, and International Building Code (IBC), 2006 edition.

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule adopts the 2007 Edition of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the 2005 Edition of the ASME A18.1 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts and also the 2006 IBC. The 2007 ASME A17.1 also references the newly developed ASME A17.7 Code, which is a Performance Base Code for Elevators and Escalators.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 34A-1-101 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and escalators, 2007 edition, issued April 6, 2007; 2006 International Building Code, 2006 edition; and ASME A18.1-2005 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts, issued November 29, 2005

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Although the 2007 ASME Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. As for the purchase of the new code books, the ASME Code is purchased every three years and ASME supplies one complimentary set to the division. This also applies to the IBC Code.

local governments:

Although the ASME and IBC Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings to local governments.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

Although the 2007 ASME and IBC Codes address a large number of relatively minor changes, these changes taken as a whole will not result in net costs or savings. These changes should not result in any aggregate cost or savings to manufacturers, dealers, or purchasers of elevators and escalators.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs associated with this proposed rule. The revisions to the ASME and IBC standards that are incorporated by this rule merely clarify existing standards, correct errors in the earlier standards, or provide alternative methods for meeting code requirements.

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

The technical changes required by the 2007 ASME and the 2006 IBC codes will have no net fiscal impact on businesses. However, by adopting the new codes, Utah standards will remain consistent with national standards. This will allow businesses to avoid the costs that would otherwise accrue if Utah standards were based on outdated codes that were no longer followed nationally. Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

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

Labor Commission
Safety
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

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 [e-mail]

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:

03/17/2008

This rule may become effective on:

03/24/2008

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

RULE TEXT

R616. Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator 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, 200[4]7 ed. issued April [30]6, 200[4]7, [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 Boiler and Elevator 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. 200[3]6 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 A18.1-200[3]5 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts, issued [July 29, 2003]November 29, 2005.

 

KEY: elevators, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [February 8, 2006]2008

Notice of Continuation: November 30, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 34A-1-101 et seq.