No. 28524 (Amendment): R920-50-1. Utah Ropeway Rules for Passenger Ropeways.

DAR File No.: 28524
Filed: 02/15/2006, 07:57
Received by: NL

 

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

On the advice of counsel, the rule changes are being made.

 

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule amendment changes some of the technical requirements regarding tow way operation, see the new Subsection R920-50-1(H).

 

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 72-1-201

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There should be no cost to the state as this does not require any additional operations on the part of the department.

 

local governments:

This rule does not affect local government, because they do not operate rope tows. There will be no financial impact.

 

other persons:

There may be a cost if any members of the industry need to upgrade. However, it is impossible to know how much cost that would be.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There may be a cost if any members of the industry need to upgrade. However, it is impossible to know how much cost that would be.

 

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

Whatever slight fiscal impact the rule may have is outweighed by the safety impacts. John R. Njord, Executive Director

 

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

Transportation
Operations, Traffic and Safety
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

James Beadles at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4796, 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:

03/31/2006

 

This rule may become effective on:

04/01/2006

 

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director

 

 

RULE TEXT

R920. Transportation, Operations, Traffic and Safety.

R920-50. Ropeway Operation Safety Rules.

R920-50-1. Utah Ropeway Rules for Passenger Ropeways.

A. Introduction

These rules are issued pursuant to Utah Code Annotated, Section 72-11-210 to implement the Passenger Ropeway Safety Act, Utah Code Ann., Sections 72-11-201 et seq.

B. Governing Standard

1. The governing standard in Utah is the standard entitled "ANSI B-77.1, 1999", published by the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018, and approved by ANSI on March 11, 1999, and as modified by rule of the Committee. Use of this standard is authorized by Section 72-11-201.

2. The Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee reserves the right to modify, add, or delete provisions included in the Governing Standard.

C. Classification of Ropeways and Applicable Standards

1. Section 1.2.4.1 of the Governing Standard is modified by the following requirements:

a. Existing installations need not comply with the new or revised requirements of the Governing Standard and these rules, except as set forth in R920-50-1.D.1.b;

b. Existing ropeways, when removed and reinstalled, shall be classified as new installations (see R920-50-1-C.2);

c. Ropeway modifications shall meet the requirements of R920-50-2.F and R920-50-8.

2. Section 1.2.4.2 of the Governing Standard is modified by the following requirement: New installations and those with design review completed by the Committee after the effective date of the Governing Standard, shall comply with the new or revised requirements of the Governing Standard and with these rules.

D. Inspections of Ropeways

1. The annual general inspection requirements stated in ANSI B77.1, 2.3.4.1, 3.3.4.1, 4.3.4.1, 5.3.4.1 and 6.3.4.1, are replaced by the following requirements:

a. An annual general or pre-operational inspection of each passenger ropeway shall be made by a Ropeway Inspector prior to approval of any application for licensure. An operational inspection of each passenger ropeway may be made by a Ropeway Inspector at least once a year during the high-use season. For each passenger ropeway inspected, items found either deficient or in noncompliance shall be noted. A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance shall be filed with the owner. The owner shall correct all deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report or request an exception from the Governing Standard and applicable Utah Ropeway Operations Safety Rules. In addition to the annual general, pre-operational, and operational inspections, the Committee may order other inspections in accordance with Section 72-11-211;

b. All installations shall comply with the new or revised requirements of the Governing Standard and these rules in the following areas, on or before the effective date of each paragraph, as set forth below:

1. Requirements for auxiliary drives, as set forth in ANSI B77.1, 2.1.2.1.1, 3.1.2.1.1, 4.1.2.1.1. These requirements shall be effective November 1, 1994;

2. Requirement for one device that senses the position of the rope shall be installed on each sheave unit, as set forth in ANSI B77.1, 3.1.3.3.2, paragraph 6. This requirement shall be effective November 1, 1994;

3. Requirements for audible warning devices, as specified by ANSI B77.1, 2.1.1.12, 3.1.1.12. These requirements shall be effective November 1, 2001;

4. Section 4.1.1.12 of the Governing Standard is modified by the following requirement: The aerial lift shall incorporate an audible warning device that signals an impending start of the ropeway. After the start button is pressed, the device shall sound an audible alarm for a minimum of two seconds before the ropeway begins to move. The audible device shall be heard inside and outside all terminals and machine rooms above the ambient noise level. These requirements shall be effective November 1, 2001;

5. "Qualified personnel" as used in X.1.1.11 means a qualified engineer approved by the Committee. A "aerial tramway specialist" as used in 2.3.4, "aerial lift specialist" as used in 3.3.4 and 4.3.4, "surface lift specialist" as used in 5.3.4, and a "tow specialist" as used in 6.3.4 means a ropeway inspector approved by the Committee.

c. Grips, clips, hangars, chairs, carriages and cabins shall be tested according to ANSI B77.1, X.3.4.3, except as modified in this subsection c.

1. Testing personnel shall be qualified in accordance with ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A-1992. Testing agency shall provide certification of qualification of personnel performing testing.

2. Testing agency inspector shall certify to the owner or area operator that the passenger ropeway components tested were non-destructively tested in accordance with current acceptance criteria established by the designer or manufacturer, or in case the designer or manufacturer is no longer in business, by a Qualified Engineer;

3. Sampling size and method of obtaining the sample shall comply with X.3.4.3 of the Governing Standard;

4. Rejection rate and retest procedures shall comply with current acceptance criteria established by the designer or manufacturer, or in case the designer or manufacturer is no longer in business, by a Qualified Engineer;

5. Types of inspections to be performed and the procedures to be used shall comply with current acceptance criteria established by the designer or manufacturer, or in case the designer or manufacturer is no longer in business, by a Qualified Engineer;

6. Criteria for acceptance/rejection of samples shall comply with current acceptance criteria established by the designer or manufacturer, or in case the designer or manufacturer is no longer in business, by a Qualified Engineer.

d. Wire rope inspection shall be performed according to Section 7.4.1 of the Governing Standard and shall be performed by a competent inspector defined by the Governing Standard and who is approved by the Committee. The wire rope inspector shall certify to the owner or area operator whether the wire rope in its present condition meets requirements for continued operation.

e. All installations shall comply with the Operation and Maintenance requirements of the Governing Standard. These requirements are stated in ANSI B77.1, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.3, 6.3, and 7.4.

E. Fire Detection

All machine rooms that are in an enclosed structure located adjacent to the rope of the ropeway (vaulted) shall have a fire detection system installed in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code. This system shall initiate a visual and audible alarm monitored at the drive terminal operator station.

F. Conveyors Standards

1. Section 8 of the ANSI B77.1-1999 is modified by the following requirement:

a. Modifying the maximum conveyor speed requirements stated in 8.1.1.5, that maximum speed is 160 feet/minute.

b. Loading and unloading areas requirements of 8.1.1.9 shall also accommodate the use of adaptive devices.

c. "Qualified personnel" as used in 8.1.1.11 means a qualified engineer approved by the Committee. A "conveyor specialist" as used in 8.3.4 means a ropeway inspector approved by the Committee.

d. Power units referred to in 8.1.2.1 may not have reverse capability.

e. "Power supply cords" referred to in 8.2.1.5.5 shall be protected from snow grooming, skiers, and other equipment and shall be ground fault protected.

f. The belt transition entry stop device referred to in 8.1.2.11.2 shall include redundant (double) sensors. Each sensor shall be part of an independent control circuit that can initiate an emergency shutdown of the conveyor. The device shall be so designed and maintained that no single point of failure can cause the entry stop device to malfunction. The device shall not be remotely resettable and shall require the operator to reset the device prior to restarting the conveyor.

g. A single operator, as referred to in 8.3.2.2 may not operate more than one conveyor.

h. No bypass of circuits, as referred to in 8.3.2.5.9 is allowed.

G. Dynamic Testing

1. Section X.3.3.1 is replaced with:

Foundations and structural, mechanical and electrical components shall be inspected regularly and kept in a state of good repair. The maintenance requirements of the designer or a Qualified Engineer (see X.1.6.2) shall be followed. Maintenance and testing logs shall be kept (see X.3.5.3).

2. Section X.3.3.1.2 is replaced with:

A written schedule for systematic dynamic testing shall be developed and followed. The schedule shall establish specific frequencies and conditions for periodic testing. The owner shall provide Experienced personnel to develop and conduct the dynamic test. The testing shall simulate or duplicate inertial loadings. The test load shall be equivalent to the design live load. Dynamic testing shall be performed at intervals not exceeding 7 years. The testing requirements shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a) braking systems;

b) auxiliary power units;

c) tension systems; and

d) electrical systems.

H. Tows.

1. Section 6.1.2.11.2 is replaced with:

Automatic stop device(s) shall be installed at each terminal and beyond each unloading area to stop the tow if actuated by a person's passage. For actuating devices of the suspended type, the suspended portion shall be strong enough to cause release of the actuating devices in use under the most adverse conditions, and each side shall be detachable and shall interrupt the operating circuit when detached. The device shall be in accordance with the following as applicable:

(a) Intermediate unloading areas: Required only when passengers are not permitted beyond the intermediate unloading area;

(b) Terminal areas: Installed on the incoming side so that the distance from the stop gate to the first obstruction is more than 150% of the distance required to stop the empty tow operating at maximum speed. The stop device shall extend across the tow beneath the incoming and outgoing rope;

(c) Fiber rope tows: Additionally, at unloading areas a device shall encircule the incoming fiber rope.

 

KEY: transportation safety, tramways, ropeways, tramway permits

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 12, 2005]2006

Notice of Continuation: December 13, 2002

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-11-201 through 72-11-216; 63-46b-1 et seq.