DAR File No. 39296

This rule was published in the May 15, 2015, issue (Vol. 2015, No. 10) of the Utah State Bulletin.

Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety

Section R616-3-3

Safety Codes for Elevators

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 39296
Filed: 04/22/2015 03:15:53 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule is to adopt ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 Chapters 407, 408, and 410 only and remove the International Building Code from the Division's list of adopted codes as it as adopted by the Department of Commerce and is enforced by building officials. This properly aligns the codes adopted and enforced by the Division with the Division's authority as outlined in Section R616-3-1.

Summary of the rule or change:

ANSI-A117.1(2009) Chapters 407, 408, and 410 need to be adopted. These chapters are the only ones that deal with elevators/escalators. This code is for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ADA) requirements. International Building Code (2006) needs to be deleted from our rules. This code is used by the building officials and the Department of Commerce has the responsibility to adopt the building codes.

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 ICC/ANSI A117.1, published by American National Standards Institute, Inc., 2009
  • Removes 2006 International Building Code, published by ICC, 2006

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

ANSI-A117.1 is available to download online for free. ANSI-A117.1 (2009) Chapters 407, 408, and 410 address a small number of relatively minor changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to the state budget. There will be no cost associated with the removal of the International Building Code as it is adopted by the Department of Commerce.

local governments:

ANSI-A117.1 is available to download online for free. ANSI-A117.1 (2009) Chapters 407, 408, and 410 address a small number of relatively minor changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to the state budget. There will be no cost associated with the removal of the International Building Code as it is adopted by the Department of Commerce.

small businesses:

ANSI-A117.1 is available to download online for free. ANSI-A117.1 (2009) Chapters 407, 408, and 410 address a small number of relatively minor changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to the state budget. There will be no cost associated with the removal of the International Building Code as it is adopted by the Department of Commerce.

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

ANSI-A117.1 is available to download online for free. ANSI-A117.1 (2009) Chapters 407, 408, and 410 address a small number of relatively minor changes which will not result in a net cost or savings to the state budget. There will be no cost associated with the removal of the International Building Code as it is adopted by the Department of Commerce.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The Division is not aware of any additional cost that will be incurred by individuals, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption and/or removal of these codes as they pertain to the Division's rules.

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

The Commission is not aware of any additional cost that will be incurred by individuals, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the adoption and/or removal of these codes as they pertain to the Division's rules.

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:

06/15/2015

This rule may become effective on:

06/22/2015

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

RULE TEXT

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 A17.1-2013/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]E. ICC/ANSI A117.1[-1998](2009) Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, sections 407 and 408, and 410 approved [February 13, 1998]October 20, 2010.

[G]F. ASME A18.1-2011 Safety Standard For Platform Lifts And Stairway Chairlifts.

[H]G. 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, 2014]2015

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2011

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

 

Additional Information

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.

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