DAR File No. 40358

Labor Commission, Boiler and Elevator Safety

Section R616-3-3

Safety Codes for Elevators

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 40358
Filed: 04/27/2016 03:22:28 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this change is to incorporate the current nationally recognized safety codes as they apply to elevators and escalators, as defined in Chapter 34A-7-202. 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:

The changes include the incorporation of current safety codes as they apply to elevators and escalators as defined in Section 34A-7-202 as follows: "ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators"; "ASME A90.1 - 2015 Standard for Belt Manlifts"; "ANSI A10-4 - 2016 Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations"; and "ASME 18.1 - 2014 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts".

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 ASME A17.3 - 2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Updates ASME A90.1-2015 Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Updates ASME A18.1-2014 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014
• Updates ANSI/ASSE A10.4 - 2016, published by American Society of Safety Engineers, 2016

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The initial cost to purchase all of these codes books both for the Division of Boiler, Elevator and Cola Mine Safety and for Administrative Rules was $478.25. Other than the cost to purchase these books, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred, at the time of installation or during maintenance, due to the incorporation of these codes.

local governments:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, 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 incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

small businesses:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, 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 incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

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

Other than the cost to purchase these books, 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 incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, the Division is not aware of any other cost that will be incurred at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

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

Other than the cost to purchase these books, if desired, I am not aware of any other cost that will be incurred at the time of installation or during maintenance due to the incorporation of these codes. Purchase of these books is not required.

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 [email protected]
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

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:

06/15/2016

This rule may become effective on:

06/22/2016

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 A17.1-2013/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]two 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]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 and Elevator Safety.

C. ASME A90.1-[2009]2015, Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

D. ANSI A10.4-[2007]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-[2011]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: [June 22, 2015]2016

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2011

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