DAR File No. 38378

Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety

Section R616-3-3

Safety Codes for Elevators

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 38378
Filed: 03/24/2014 09:53:33 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this change is to adopt the 2013 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 and the 2011 edition of ASME A18.1 codes.

Summary of the rule or change:

The ASME A17.1 2013 edition and A18.1 2011 edition codes adopted by the proposed rule make a small number of relatively minor editorial changes.

State 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, ASME A17.1-2013
• Updates Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME A18.1-2011

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to the state budget.

local governments:

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to local government.

small businesses:

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to small businesses.

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

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost.

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

The 2013 edition of the ASME A17.1 and 2011 edition of A18.1 codes address a small number of relatively minor editorial changes which will not result in a net cost.

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
Boiler and Elevator 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 phackford@utah.gov
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at awindham@utah.gov

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:

05/15/2014

This rule may become effective on:

05/22/2014

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

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-[2010]2013/CSA B44-10, 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 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 A90.1-2009, Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

D. ANSI A10.4-2007, Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations.

E. 2006 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-[2008]2011 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts.

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

 

KEY: elevators, certification, safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [May 22, 2012]2014

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2011

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