No. 42566 (Amendment): Section R616-3-3. Safety Codes for Elevators

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 42566
Filed: 02/08/2018 08:50:51 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule change is to adopt the most recent nationally recognized safety codes as they apply to elevators and escalators as defined in Section 34A-7-302. The Utah Labor Commission's intent is to maintain uniformity between Utah and national standards for the installation and inspection of elevators and escalators.

Summary of the rule or change:

Adoption of the most recent safety codes as they apply to elevators and escalators as defined in Section 34A-7-202 as follows: ASME A17.1 - 2016/CSA B44-16 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 34A-1-101 et seq.

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

• Updates Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The initial cost to purchase the code book for both for the Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety (Division) and for Administrative Rules was $360. Other than the cost to purchase the book, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

local governments:

Other than the cost to purchase the book, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by local governments, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

small businesses:

Other than the cost to purchase the book, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by small businesses, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Other than the cost to purchase the book, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Other than the cost to purchase the book, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred by affected persons, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

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

Other than the cost to purchase the book, if desired, the Commissioner is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption of these codes.

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

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

Labor Commission
Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine 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 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Christopher Hill at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6113, 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:

04/02/2018

This rule may become effective on:

04/09/2018

Authorized by:

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

RULE TEXT

Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*

Fiscal Costs

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2020

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Person

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Costs:

$0

$0

$0

Fiscal Benefits

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Persons

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

Net Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described above. Inestimable impacts for Non-Small Businesses are described below.

 

Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non-Small Businesses

 

There are approximately 60 non-residential equipment contractors in Utah (NAICS Code 238292). If the business chooses to purchase the code books, the cost would be $360 per set of books. The rule change affects installers of commercial elevators and the inspection of commercial elevators. Businesses that have commercial elevators would not be impacted by this rule change directly. There would be an indirect cost of fixing violations found during the inspection process, which are inestimable because the type of violation and the cost to remedy the violation is unknown. The code books are updates approximately every two years.

 

Utah Labor Commissioner, Jaceson R. Maughan has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

 

R616. Labor Commission, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine 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 A17.1-201[3]6/CSA B44-1[0]6, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 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 two years. New issues 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 - 2015 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, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety.

C. ASME A90.1-2015, Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

D. ANSI A10.4-2016, Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations.

E. ICC/ANSI A117.1 (2009) Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, sections 407 and 408, and 410 approved October 20, 2010.

F. ASME A18.1-2014 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts.

G. ASME A17.6-2010 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems.

 

KEY: elevators, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 21, 2017

Notice of Continuation: August 23, 2016

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

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