R920-50-16. Inspections and Testing

  (1) Inspections shall verify that the intent of the design and operational requirements imposed by the Governing Standard and this rule are met. The Committee may order other inspections in accordance with Section 72-11-211. Ropeway inspectors may inspect ropeways at any time during the operation of the ropeway (spot check). All reports, logs, etc. shall be made available to them upon request.

  (2) Acceptance Inspection and Test.

  (a) The Committee, or its appointed representative, will schedule acceptance inspection and test as the procedures are received.

  (3) Annual General Inspection.

  All existing ropeway shall have an annual general inspection.

  (a) A ropeway inspector shall make the inspection.

  (b) The inspection shall occur prior to approval of any registration application.

  (c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance shall be filed with the owner.

  (d) The report shall include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.

  (e) The area operator shall notify the Committee, or its appointed representative of the annual general inspection. The area operator should give a 7-day notice of the inspection.

  (f) The owner shall correct all deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

  (4) Incident Inspection.

  Incident inspections shall occur as required in R920-50-14.

  (5) Operational Inspection.

  An operational inspection may be made periodically during each season of use.

  (a) A ropeway inspector shall make the inspection.

  (b) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance shall be filed with the owner.

  (c) The report shall include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.

  (d) The owner shall correct all deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

  (6) Pre-operational Inspection.

  A pre-operational inspection is required for new and modified lifts.

  (a) A ropeway inspector shall make the inspection.

  (b) The inspection shall occur prior to approval of any registration application.

  (c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance shall be filed with the owner.

  (d) The report shall include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.

  (e) If the inspection does not take place at the acceptance inspection and testing the area operator shall notify the Committee, or its appointed representative of the inspection. The area operator should give a 7-day notice of the inspection.

  (f) The owner shall correct all deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.