Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety

Rule R616-3

Elevator Rules

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35316
Filed: 10/05/2011 01:00:26 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 34A-7-703(6) directs the Commission to enact rules adopting "nationally recognized standards or other safety codes to be used in inspecting elevators or escalators."

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received during or since the last five-year review of this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule remains necessary in light of the Labor Commission's continuing responsibility to administer Title 34A, Chapter 7, Part 2, the "Elevator and Escalator Safety Act," and the statutory directive contained in Subsection 34A-7-203(6) to adopt national safety standards or other safety codes to be used in inspecting elevators and escalators. The Commission has received no comments opposing this rule or its continuation. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at phackford@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

Effective:

10/05/2011