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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Division of Oil and Public Safety

CONVEYANCE REGULATIONS

7 CCR 1101-8

[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1-1 Statement of Basis and Purpose

These regulations are promulgated to establish rules for the design, installation,

registration, construction, operation, maintenance, testing and inspection of

conveyances, and for the licensing of Conveyance Mechanics, Contractors and

Inspectors. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that elevators and other

automated conveyances, accessible to the general public, are correctly and safely

installed and operated within the state. The Conveyance Owner should communicate

with Local Jurisdictions regarding more stringent requirements that may be in place,

such as the required operation of the conveyance.

Section 1-2 Statutory Authority

These regulations have been created pursuant to the Elevator and Escalator

Certification Act, Title 9 Article 5.5 Section 116 of the Colorado Revised Statutes

(C.R.S.).

Section 1-3 Effective Date

These amended regulations shall be effective on January 1, 2026, and supersede all

prior editions.

Section 1-4 Definitions

Terms in these regulations shall have the same definitions as those found in Article 5.5

of Title 9 of the C.R.S. or as defined below.

ACCEPTANCE TEST. The testing, conducted by a Conveyance Mechanic, of a new or

altered conveyance to verify compliance with standards as defined in these

regulations.

ADMINISTRATOR. The Director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety within the

Department of Labor and Employment or the Director’s designee.

Code of Colorado Regulations

Secretary of State

State of Colorado

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ance Mechanic, of a new or

altered conveyance to verify compliance with standards as defined in these

regulations.

ADMINISTRATOR. The Director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety within the

Department of Labor and Employment or the Director’s designee.

Code of Colorado Regulations

Secretary of State

State of Colorado

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AFFILIATED. An employment or subsidiary relationship between two entities.

ALTERATION. As defined in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1:

any change to equipment, including its parts, components, and/or subsystems,

other than maintenance, repair, or replacement or as otherwise defined by the

Administrator. This activity requires an Alteration permit, as defined in Section 2-

4-1 of these regulations.

ALTERATION, EMERGENCY. An alteration that is limited to minor alteration activities

and to those facilities where the building is dependent on the conveyance as the

sole means of access and no other conveyance is available. The Conveyance

Contractor performing such alteration shall submit a minor alteration permit

application to the Administrator or Approved AHJ by the next working day.

ALTERATION, MAJOR. An alteration that is extensive in scope such that it warrants a

complete witnessed Acceptance Inspection and applicable tests.

ALTERATION, MINOR. An alteration that is minor in scope, such that it only warrants

the specific component(s) being altered to be tested and inspected.

ALTERATION, SUBSTANTIAL. An alteration that includes one of the following:

(a)

The change in the Type of Service of an elevator

(b)

The change in the type of Operation Control or Motion Control

witnessed Acceptance Inspection and applicable tests.

ALTERATION, MINOR. An alteration that is minor in scope, such that it only warrants

the specific component(s) being altered to be tested and inspected.

ALTERATION, SUBSTANTIAL. An alteration that includes one of the following:

(a)

The change in the Type of Service of an elevator

(b)

The change in the type of Operation Control or Motion Control

(c)

The installation of a controller

The Substantial Alteration Permit must also include any scope necessary to

comply with the currently adopted edition of ASME A17.3, which in turn requires

compliance with any more stringent requirements listed in the currently adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS REQUEST. The submittal of

documentation to the Administrator or Approved AHJ by a Conveyance Owner or

Conveyance Contractor that justifies the use of alternate methods or materials for

the implementation of standards adopted pursuant to these regulations.

ANSI. American National Standards Institute.

ANSI/ASSE A10.4. Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators

on Construction and Demolition Sites.

ASCE. American Society of Civil Engineers.

ASCE 21. Automated People Mover Standards published as ASCE 21 Parts 1-4, as

amended by ASCE. ASME. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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ASME A17.1. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

ASME A17.2. Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks. ASME

A17.3. Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.

ASME A18.1. Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. ASSE.

American Society of Safety Engineers.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ). A Local Jurisdiction (including a fire

department, fire district or fire authority) that is responsible for enforcing the

requirements of a code or standard or for approving equipment, materials, an

installation or a procedure.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ), APPROVED

d for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. ASSE.

American Society of Safety Engineers.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ). A Local Jurisdiction (including a fire

department, fire district or fire authority) that is responsible for enforcing the

requirements of a code or standard or for approving equipment, materials, an

installation or a procedure.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ), APPROVED. A Local Jurisdiction or any

agent thereof that has been approved by the Administrator pursuant to Section 3-

1 of these regulations.

AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER (APM). As defined in ASCE 21:a guided transit mode

with fully automated operation, featuring vehicles that operate on guideways with

exclusive right-of-way.

AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER ALTERATION. Any change to equipment, including its

parts, components and/or subsystems other than maintenance, repair or

replacement that does not materially affect the APM integrity, operation or

control.

CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION (CO). A document issued by the Administrator or an

Approved AHJ indicating that the conveyance has had the required safety

inspection and tests and that fees have been paid as set forth in these

regulations.

CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION (CCO). A document issued by the

Administrator or an Approved AHJ that allows the temporary operation of a

conveyance for the support of construction activities without permitting

conveyance access to the public.

CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION, TEMPORARY (TCO). A document issued by the

Administrator or an Approved AHJ that allows the temporary operation of a

conveyance for public use if life safety issues have not been identified following

the inspection of the conveyance by a Conveyance Inspector.

CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

f construction activities without permitting

conveyance access to the public.

CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION, TEMPORARY (TCO). A document issued by the

Administrator or an Approved AHJ that allows the temporary operation of a

conveyance for public use if life safety issues have not been identified following

the inspection of the conveyance by a Conveyance Inspector.

CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. A document issued by the owner of

an APM system stating that work relating to a product has progressed to the

point that the owner can beneficially occupy or utilize the product for the purpose

for which it is intended and that the work and product comply with all applicable

codes and regulations.

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COMPLIANCE MONTH. The month of the year in which the Certificate of Operation

expires. The annual inspection is completed during this month for the issuance of

subsequent Certificates of Operation.

CONVEYANCE. A mechanical device to which these regulations apply pursuant to

Section 1-5 of these regulations.

CONVEYANCE, PRIVATE RESIDENCE. A power passenger conveyance that is limited

in size, capacity, rise, and speed and is designed to be installed in a private

residence or in a multiple dwelling as a means of access to a private residence.

CONVEYANCE APPRENTICE. A person who is not licensed by the Administrator, is

employed by a Conveyance Contractor, and is being trained by a Conveyance

Mechanic on erecting, constructing, installing, altering, replacing, maintaining,

removing or dismantling a conveyance.

CONVEYANCE CONTRACTOR. A person who holds a current Conveyance Contractor

License issued by the Administrator.

CONVEYANCE MECHANIC. A person who holds a current Conveyance Mechanic,

Temporary Conveyance Mechanic or Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License

issued by the Administrator and who is employed by a Conveyance Contractor.

CONVEYANCE OWNER. The owner of the conveyance or assigned Managing Agent

responsible for maintaining the conveyance

current Conveyance Contractor

License issued by the Administrator.

CONVEYANCE MECHANIC. A person who holds a current Conveyance Mechanic,

Temporary Conveyance Mechanic or Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License

issued by the Administrator and who is employed by a Conveyance Contractor.

CONVEYANCE OWNER. The owner of the conveyance or assigned Managing Agent

responsible for maintaining the conveyance.

DOOR RESTRICTORS. As described in the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

ELEVATOR. As defined in ASME A17.1: a hoisting or lowering mechanism, equipped

with a car that moves within guides and serves two or more landings.

ELEVATOR, ELECTRIC. As defined in ASME A17.1: a power elevator in which the

energy is applied, by means of an electric driving machine.

ELEVATOR, HYDRAULIC. As defined in ASME A17.1: a power elevator in which the

energy is applied, by means of a liquid under pressure, in a hydraulic jack.

ELEVATOR, PRIVATE RESIDENCE. A power passenger elevator that is limited in size,

capacity, speed and rise (as listed below), and is installed in a private residence

or in a multiple dwelling as a means of access to a private residence.

(1)

The inside net platform area shall not exceed 15 square feet

(2)

The minimum rated load shall be not less than the following:

(a)

For net platform areas up to and including 12 square feet, the rated

load shall be not less than 40 pounds per square foot or 350

pounds, whichever is greater

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ess to a private residence.

(1)

The inside net platform area shall not exceed 15 square feet

(2)

The minimum rated load shall be not less than the following:

(a)

For net platform areas up to and including 12 square feet, the rated

load shall be not less than 40 pounds per square foot or 350

pounds, whichever is greater

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(b)

For net platform areas greater than 12 square feet, the rated load

shall be based upon 62.5 pounds per square foot

(3)

The rated speed shall not exceed 40 feet per minute

(4)

The rise shall not exceed 50 feet

ELEVATOR, SPECIAL PURPOSE PERSONNEL (SPPE). As defined in ASME A17.1:

an elevator that is limited in size, capacity, and speed, and permanently installed

in structures, such as grain elevators, radio antennae, bridge towers,

underground facilities, power plants and similar structures to provide vertical

transportation of Authorized Personnel and their tools and equipment only. An

SPPE shall not exceed the following specifications:

(1)

Capacity: 1,000 pounds

(2)

Size: 13 square feet

(3)

Speed: 150 feet per minute

ELEVATOR, WIND TURBINE TOWER. As defined in ASME A17.1: a hoisting and

lowering mechanism equipped with a car located within a wind turbine tower.

ESCALATOR. As defined in ASME A17.1: a power-driven inclined, continuous stairway

used for raising or lowering passengers.

FIREFIGHTERS’ EMERGENCY OPERATION. As described in the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

HOISTWAY. An opening through a building or structure for the travel of a conveyance in

which car rails have been installed.

INJURY. An injury that results in death or requires medical treatment (other than first

aid) administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under

the standing orders of a physician

CY OPERATION. As described in the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

HOISTWAY. An opening through a building or structure for the travel of a conveyance in

which car rails have been installed.

INJURY. An injury that results in death or requires medical treatment (other than first

aid) administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under

the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid

treatment or one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor scratches,

cuts, burns, splinters, and any other minor injuries that do not ordinarily require

medical care even though treatment is provided by a physician or by registered

professional personnel.

INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE. The initial inspection and witnessing of acceptance

testing, conducted by a licensed Conveyance Inspector, of a new or altered

conveyance to verify compliance with standards as defined in these regulations.

INSPECTION, PERIODIC. The inspection of an existing conveyance conducted by a

Conveyance Inspector to verify compliance with standards as defined in these

regulations.

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INSPECTOR, AHJ. A Conveyance Inspector who holds a current Conveyance Inspector

License issued by the Administrator, is employed by an Approved AHJ to inspect

a conveyance and is not Affiliated with the Conveyance Mechanic whose Repair,

Alteration or Installation is being inspected.

INSPECTOR, AHJ-APPOINTED. A Conveyance Inspector who holds a current

Conveyance Inspector License issued by the Administrator, is employed by a

non-profit entity, voluntary association or other council of governments that has

been appointed or designated by an Approved AHJ to provide conveyance plan

review and/or inspection services and is not Affiliated with the Conveyance

Mechanic whose Repair, Alteration or installation is being inspected.

INSPECTOR, CONVEYANCE. A person who meets the definition of AHJ Inspector,

AHJ-Appointed Inspector or Private Inspector

untary association or other council of governments that has

been appointed or designated by an Approved AHJ to provide conveyance plan

review and/or inspection services and is not Affiliated with the Conveyance

Mechanic whose Repair, Alteration or installation is being inspected.

INSPECTOR, CONVEYANCE. A person who meets the definition of AHJ Inspector,

AHJ-Appointed Inspector or Private Inspector.

INSPECTOR, PRIVATE. A Conveyance Inspector who holds a current Conveyance

Inspector License issued by the Administrator, is not an Approved AHJ or

Approved AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector, is retained by the Conveyance

Owner to inspect a conveyance, and is not Affiliated with the Conveyance

Owner, general contractor or Conveyance Contractor who is performing work on

the conveyance or with the Conveyance Mechanic whose Repair, Alteration or

installation is being inspected.

LICENSE. A written license, duly issued by the Administrator, authorizing a person, sole

proprietor, firm or company to carry on the business of erecting, constructing,

installing, altering, servicing, repairing, maintaining or performing inspections of

conveyances covered by these regulations.

LOCAL JURISDICTION. A city, county, city and county or any agent thereof.

MAINTENANCE CONTROL PROGRAM (MCP). A documented set of maintenance

tasks, maintenance procedures, examinations, and tests designed to ensure that

equipment is maintained in compliance with the requirements of the currently-

adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

MANAGING AGENT. A person or company that is hired by the building owner or lessee

to be responsible for maintenance of the conveyance(s).

MATERIAL RISK. A risk to public safety as determined by the Administrator in

cooperation with Local Jurisdictions.

MOTION CONTROL. As defined in ASME A17.1: that portion of a control system that

governs the acceleration, speed, retardation, and stopping of the moving

member.

MOVING WALK

or company that is hired by the building owner or lessee

to be responsible for maintenance of the conveyance(s).

MATERIAL RISK. A risk to public safety as determined by the Administrator in

cooperation with Local Jurisdictions.

MOTION CONTROL. As defined in ASME A17.1: that portion of a control system that

governs the acceleration, speed, retardation, and stopping of the moving

member.

MOVING WALK. As defined in ASME A17.1: a type of passenger-carrying device on

which passengers stand or walk and in which the passenger-carrying surface

remains parallel to its direction of motion and is uninterrupted.

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NFPA. National Fire Protection Association.

NFPA 13. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

OPERATION CONTROL. As defined in ASME A17.1: that portion of a control system

that initiates the starting, stopping, and direction of motion, in response to a

signal from an operating device.

PERSONNEL HOIST. A mechanism and its Hoistway for use in connection with the

construction, Alteration, ongoing maintenance or demolition of a building,

structure or other work. It is used for hoisting and lowering workers and/or

materials and is equipped with a car that moves vertically on guide members. For

the purpose of these regulations, a personnel hoist is only regulated if it is

accessible to or used by members of the general public.

PERSONNEL, AUTHORIZED. As defined in ASME A17.1 and as amended in this

definition: persons who have been instructed in the operation of the equipment

and designated by the Conveyance Owner to use the equipment.

PERSONNEL, ELEVATOR. As defined in ASME A17.1: persons who have been trained

in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of equipment.

PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY. As defined in ASME A17.1 Section 8.1.4 and as

amended in this definition: persons who have been trained in the operation of

emergency or standby power and Firefighters’ Emergency Operation or

emergency evacuation

quipment.

PERSONNEL, ELEVATOR. As defined in ASME A17.1: persons who have been trained

in the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or testing of equipment.

PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY. As defined in ASME A17.1 Section 8.1.4 and as

amended in this definition: persons who have been trained in the operation of

emergency or standby power and Firefighters’ Emergency Operation or

emergency evacuation. This category includes firefighters and other trained

emergency personnel.

PLATFORM LIFT. As defined in ASME A18.1: a powered hoisting and lowering

mechanism designed to transport mobility impaired persons on a guided platform

that travels vertically or on an incline.

REPAIR. As defined in ASME A17.1: reconditioning or renewal of parts, components,

and/or subsystems necessary to keep equipment in compliance with applicable

Code requirements.

REPLACEMENT. As defined in ASME A17.1: the substitution of a device or component

and/or subsystems, in its entirety, with a unit that is basically the same as the

original for the purpose of ensuring performance in accordance with applicable

Code requirements.

SYSTEM VERIFICATION. Activities with a set of minimum standards by which an APM

system application shall be verified to meet the currently adopted edition of

ASCE 21 and which shall include the elements of design review, analysis,

qualification test, Acceptance Test, inspection, demonstration, and previous

experience as listed in this document.

TYPE OF SERVICE. The passenger or freight classification for the use of an elevator.

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Section 1-5 Scope

These conveyance regulations apply to all conveyances listed below and as defined in

Section 1-4 of these regulations, except as provided in Section 1-5(4) of these

regulations.

(1)

Hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform for carrying

persons between two or more landings.

tor.

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Section 1-5 Scope

These conveyance regulations apply to all conveyances listed below and as defined in

Section 1-4 of these regulations, except as provided in Section 1-5(4) of these

regulations.

(1)

Hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform for carrying

persons between two or more landings.

(2)

Power-driven stairways and walkways for carrying persons between landings.

Such equipment includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

Escalators

(b)

Moving Walks

(3)

Automated people movers (APMs) as defined in ASCE 21.

(4)

The following are not included in the scope of these regulations.

(a)

Material hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5

(b)

Manlifts within the scope of ASME A90.1

(c)

Mobile scaffolds, towers, and platforms within the scope of ANSI A92

(d)

Powered platforms and equipment for exterior and interior maintenance

within the scope of ASME A120.1

(e)

Conveyors and related equipment within the scope of ASME B20.1

(f)

Cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings within the scope of

ASME B30.10

(g)

Industrial trucks within the scope of ASME B56

(h)

Items of portable equipment that are not portable escalators

(i)

Tiering or piling machines used to move materials between storage

locations that operate entirely within one story

(j)

Equipment for feeding or positioning materials at machine tools, printing

presses, and other similar equipment

(k)

Skip or furnace hoists

(l)

Wharf ramps

(m)

Railroad car lifts or dumpers

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(n)

Line jacks, false cars, shafters, moving platforms, and similar equipment

used by a certified Conveyance Contractor for installing a conveyance

(o)

Conveyances at facilities regulated by the Mine Safety and Health

Administration in the United States Department of Labor, or its successor,

pursuant to the “Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977,” Pub.L. 91-

173, codified at 30 U.S.C. sec. 801 et seq., as amended

cars, shafters, moving platforms, and similar equipment

used by a certified Conveyance Contractor for installing a conveyance

(o)

Conveyances at facilities regulated by the Mine Safety and Health

Administration in the United States Department of Labor, or its successor,

pursuant to the “Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977,” Pub.L. 91-

173, codified at 30 U.S.C. sec. 801 et seq., as amended

(p)

Elevators within the facilities of gas or electric utilities that are not

accessible to the public

(q)

A passenger tramway defined in §25-5-702, C.R.S.

(r)

Conveyances in a single-family residence

(s)

Stairway chairlifts as defined in ASME A18.1

(t)

Special Purpose Personnel Elevators and Wind Turbine Tower Elevators

that are used by Authorized Personnel, but are not accessible to or used

by customers or members of the general public

(u)

Dumbwaiters within the scope of the currently adopted edition of ASME

A17.1

(v)

Type A material lifts within the scope of the currently adopted edition of

ASME A17.1

ARTICLE 2 ADMINISTRATION

Section 2-1 Registration

(1)

The Conveyance Owner shall register the conveyance with the Administrator.

(2)

The registration notice shall include:

(a)

A complete conveyance registration form, which is provided on the

Administrator’s website.

(b)

The registration fee of $200 per conveyance.

(3)

Upon the Administrator’s approval of the registration, the Administrator will

assign a unique number to each conveyance and to the facility at which each

conveyance is located. This number shall be known as the CP number.

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is provided on the

Administrator’s website.

(b)

The registration fee of $200 per conveyance.

(3)

Upon the Administrator’s approval of the registration, the Administrator will

assign a unique number to each conveyance and to the facility at which each

conveyance is located. This number shall be known as the CP number.

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(4)

The CP number assigned by the Administrator to all conveyances subject to

these regulations shall be permanently displayed on the controller cabinet or on

the mainline electrical disconnecting means for the applicable conveyance. This

number shall be verified during annual testing. The means for display shall be

legible and withstand fading or removal. The means shall be replaced if it is

deemed illegible during inspection.

(5)

Conveyances installed after July 1, 2008, shall be registered with the

Administrator before they are placed into service.

(6)

The Conveyance Owner shall be responsible for notifying the Administrator of

any change in ownership or management contact information within 30 days of

the change.

Section 2-2 Adoption of Nationally-Recognized Safety Standards

(1)

Within these regulations, the Administrator adopts standards and codes as listed

below except as amended by the Administrator. This rule does not include any

later amendments or editions of the standards and codes listed below.

(a)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Two Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016-5990; www.ASME.org

(i)

ASME A17.1 – 2022; Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

(ii)

ASME A18.1 – 2020; Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and

Stairway Chairlifts

(iii)

ASME A17.3 – 2023; Safety Code for Existing Elevators and

Escalators

(b)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive,

Reston, VA 20191; www.ASCE.org

Engineers (ASME), Two Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016-5990; www.ASME.org

(i)

ASME A17.1 – 2022; Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

(ii)

ASME A18.1 – 2020; Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and

Stairway Chairlifts

(iii)

ASME A17.3 – 2023; Safety Code for Existing Elevators and

Escalators

(b)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive,

Reston, VA 20191; www.ASCE.org

(i)

ASCE 21 – 2021; Automated People Mover Standards

(2)

Nothing in these regulations prohibits a Local Jurisdiction from adopting and

enforcing standards which are more stringent than the minimum requirements

included herein.

(3)

Following the initial adoption of standards described in (1) of this Section, the

Approved AHJ will remain current in adoption of future standard editions as they

are adopted by the Administrator within the timeframe stated in the Memorandum

of Agreement (MOA) or as determined by the Administrator.

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(4)

The Administrator, in collaboration with stakeholders, shall review the latest

edition of a standard listed in (1) of this Section and shall determine whether any

or all portions of the edition of the standard will be modified or deleted as it

pertains to these regulations. Any deviation from the adopted standards will be

incorporated into these regulations according to the regulation promulgation

process as described in Title 24 Article 4 Section 103 C.R.S. Deviations from the

adopted standards are listed in Section 2-7 of these regulations.

(5)

The standards listed in (1) of this Section may be examined by contacting the

Conveyance Program manager at the office of the Administrator located at 707

17th Street, Suite 2400 in Denver, Colorado.

Section 2-3 Inspections, Tests and Maintenance

Section 2-3-1

Periodic Inspections and Certificates of Operation

Section 2-3-1-1

Periodic Inspection

are listed in Section 2-7 of these regulations.

(5)

The standards listed in (1) of this Section may be examined by contacting the

Conveyance Program manager at the office of the Administrator located at 707

17th Street, Suite 2400 in Denver, Colorado.

Section 2-3 Inspections, Tests and Maintenance

Section 2-3-1

Periodic Inspections and Certificates of Operation

Section 2-3-1-1

Periodic Inspection

(1)

The Conveyance Owner shall arrange for a Periodic Inspection of an existing

conveyance on an annual frequency or on a frequency as determined by the

Administrator.

(2)

The Periodic Inspection shall be completed by a Conveyance Inspector not

Affiliated with the Conveyance Owner or Conveyance Contractor.

(3)

The Conveyance Owner shall provide access at all times to all keys necessary

for licensed personnel to conduct maintenance and inspections, for the

Administrator to conduct inspections and for Emergency Personnel during an

emergency. These keys shall include all keys listed in Section 8.1 of the currently

adopted edition of ASME A17.1, as applicable. Such keys shall include, but not

be limited to:

(a)

Machine room, control room, or machine or control space

(b)

Hoistway access and Hoistway enable switch

(c)

Phase I and Phase II Firefighters’ Emergency Operation switch

(d)

Emergency or standby power emergency access selector switch

(e)

Pit access, if applicable

(f)

Equipment access panels

(4)

The Conveyance Inspector shall:

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(a)

Obtain the permission of the Conveyance Owner to conduct the Periodic

Inspection, Acceptance Inspection or test witness inspection, prior to

commencing inspection activities.

(b)

Inspect the conveyance to the applicable code using either of the following

criteria:

(i)

The code edition adopted by the AHJ at the time of original

installation and/or Alteration

(ii)

The code edition that was in effect at the time of original installation

and/or Alteration if no code edition was adopted by the AHJ.

ction or test witness inspection, prior to

commencing inspection activities.

(b)

Inspect the conveyance to the applicable code using either of the following

criteria:

(i)

The code edition adopted by the AHJ at the time of original

installation and/or Alteration

(ii)

The code edition that was in effect at the time of original installation

and/or Alteration if no code edition was adopted by the AHJ.

(c)

Conduct the Periodic Inspection using the latest edition of ASME A17.2,

manufacturers’ recommendation or the appropriate code based on the

type of equipment as guidance.

(d)

Witness all applicable tests in accordance with Section 2-3-2 of these

regulations.

(e)

Document all deficiencies and the results of the Periodic Inspection on an

inspection report form provided on the Administrator’s website. All

applicable portions of the inspection report shall be completed.

(f)

Submit the completed inspection report(s) to the Conveyance Owner.

(5)

The Conveyance Owner shall submit the passing inspection report(s) and the

required fee of $30 per conveyance to the office of the Administrator.

(6)

All Periodic Inspections must be completed prior to the expiration date of the

current Certificate of Operation. The Administrator may commence enforcement

actions on the Conveyance Owner for operating the conveyance without a

current Certificate of Operation.

(7)

The expiration date for the ensuing Certificate of Operation will be set at the last

day of the Compliance Month.

Section 2-3-1-2

Certificate of Operation

(1)

A conveyance shall not operate unless the Conveyance Owner maintains a

current Certificate of Operation for the conveyance. The Certificate of Operation

must be available for review as part of the Maintenance Control Program at the

property where the conveyance is located.

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Certificate of Operation

(1)

A conveyance shall not operate unless the Conveyance Owner maintains a

current Certificate of Operation for the conveyance. The Certificate of Operation

must be available for review as part of the Maintenance Control Program at the

property where the conveyance is located.

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(2)

Following the Administrator’s review of the Periodic Inspection report described

in Section 2-3-1-1 of these regulations and determination that the conveyance is

in compliance with the applicable standards listed in Section 2-2(1) of these

regulations or the standard under which the conveyance was installed or altered

and the conveyance is registered according to Section 2-1 of these regulations,

the Administrator will issue the Certificate of Operation for the conveyance to the

Conveyance Owner.

(3)

The Administrator may not issue the Certificate of Operation for the conveyance

unless all deficiencies identified during previous Periodic Inspections have been

corrected.

(4)

The Certificate of Operation shall expire on the last day of the Compliance Month

every year, or on a date as determined by the Administrator.

Section 2-3-1-3

Temporary Certificate of Operation

(1)

The Administrator may issue a Temporary Certificate of Operation (TCO) for a

conveyance if the temporary operation of the conveyance for public use is

necessary and a Conveyance Inspector or the Administrator has not identified

imminent life safety issues.

(2)

The TCO shall be valid for 60 days or a period as determined by the

Administrator.

Section 2-3-1-3

Temporary Certificate of Operation

(1)

The Administrator may issue a Temporary Certificate of Operation (TCO) for a

conveyance if the temporary operation of the conveyance for public use is

necessary and a Conveyance Inspector or the Administrator has not identified

imminent life safety issues.

(2)

The TCO shall be valid for 60 days or a period as determined by the

Administrator.

(3)

Violations identified on an inspection report that warrant the issuance of a TCO

must be mitigated prior to the Administrator issuing a Certificate of Operation that

is valid through the last day of the Compliance Month. Following completion of

the appropriate repairs and prior to the expiration of the TCO, the Conveyance

Contractor must submit verification to the Conveyance Owner and the

Administrator that the violations have been mitigated using one of the following

documents:

(a)

The TCO Affidavit attached to the TCO, signed by the owner, Conveyance

Contractor or Mechanic performing the work. The signed affidavit must

identify the Licensed Mechanic, or other person as allowed in these

regulations, who completed the work.

(b)

An inspection report indicating that an inspection occurred following the

repairs and that the violations were mitigated

(c)

When a TCO is issued for the replacement of suspension means,

compensation means or, governor rope an inspection shall be required to

verify the replacement was completed in accordance with the applicable

code. A TCO Affidavit will not be issued or accepted as verification.

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(4)

Violations identified by Conveyance Inspectors that warrant issuance of a TCO or

shutdown of a conveyance are listed in Tables 2-3-1-3a and 2-3-1-3b of these

regulations or as determined by the Administrator.

ed in accordance with the applicable

code. A TCO Affidavit will not be issued or accepted as verification.

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(4)

Violations identified by Conveyance Inspectors that warrant issuance of a TCO or

shutdown of a conveyance are listed in Tables 2-3-1-3a and 2-3-1-3b of these

regulations or as determined by the Administrator.

(5)

Licensed personnel who recommend shutdown of a conveyance for any reason

must notify the Administrator.

Table 2-3-1-3a: Violations Warranting TCO or Shutdown for Elevators

Deficiency Identified

TCO

Shutdown

Failure of witnessed Acceptance Tests for a new

Installation or alteration.

Failure of components tested with full load (or via

alternative testing) during a witnessed Category 5 test (see

Section 2-3-2 of these

regulations), such as, brakes, car and counterweight

safeties, governor, buffer, or overspeed valve.

Electrical protective safety device missing or inoperable

(stop switch, door interlock, final terminal stop, car top exit

device, etc.).

The installation or presence of any oversized fuse

Any past due safety tests as listed in Table 2-3-2 of these

regulations.

Violations (other than those listed in this table) that are not

mitigated prior to the next annual Periodic Inspection.

Maintenance Control Program (MCP) is missing or is not

complete.

Failure of Category 1 (see Section 2-3-2 of these

regulations) test items listed on the Administrator’s test

form except for the items listed in rows below which may

warrant a TCO instead of a shutdown.

Governor rope nominal size is:

● Less than 8mm and is undersized, the wire break

criteria is not met, or there is evidence of rouging.

● Greater than 8mm and is undersized or the wire

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tems listed on the Administrator’s test

form except for the items listed in rows below which may

warrant a TCO instead of a shutdown.

Governor rope nominal size is:

● Less than 8mm and is undersized, the wire break

criteria is not met, or there is evidence of rouging.

● Greater than 8mm and is undersized or the wire

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Table 2-3-1-3a: Violations Warranting TCO or Shutdown for Elevators

Deficiency Identified

TCO

Shutdown

break criteria is not met. (Reinspection required)

Wire suspension means are undersized or have breaks not

meeting code requirements. (Reinspection required)

Suspension means monitoring devices are missing or

inoperable. (Reinspection required)

Door restrictors are missing or inoperable for elevators:

● Installed between January 1,1990 to present

● Altered between January 1,1990 and present, where

the Alteration required the installation of door

restrictors (i.e., Alteration of hoistway openings or

change in Type of Service)

● Where there is evidence that door restrictors have

been previously installed on the elevator

Top and/or bottom hoistway door retainers are missing.

Any of the required hoistway door bottom guides are

missing

Door closing force exceeds 30 foot-pounds (lbf).

Firefighters’ emergency operation components are

inoperable (not including signage).

Two-way communication is missing or inoperable.

Keys described in Section 2-3-1-1(3) of these regulations

are not made available.

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Table 2-3-1-3b: Violations Warranting TCO or Shutdown for Escalators and

Moving Walks

Deficiency Identified

TCO

Shutdown

Failure of witnessed Acceptance Test (new or altered).

Electrical protective safety device missing or inoperable

(stop switches, broken chain switch or floor access plate

switch).

The installation or presence of any oversized fuse

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Moving Walks

Deficiency Identified

TCO

Shutdown

Failure of witnessed Acceptance Test (new or altered).

Electrical protective safety device missing or inoperable

(stop switches, broken chain switch or floor access plate

switch).

The installation or presence of any oversized fuse

Any past due safety tests as listed in Table 2-3-2 of these

regulations.

Violations (other than those listed in this table) that are not

mitigated prior to the next annual Periodic Inspection.

MCP is missing or is not complete.

Failure of Category 1 test items listed on the

Administrator’s test form

except for the items listed in rows below which may

warrant a TCO.

Comb plates with two or more adjacent broken teeth.

Comb plates with one broken tooth not adjacent to another

broken tooth.

Failure of a step-skirt indexing test.

Section 2-3-1-4

Construction Certificate of Operation

(1)

The Administrator may issue a Construction Certificate of Operation for an

elevator that shall be valid for a period of 90 days if the temporary operation of

the elevator is necessary to support building construction activities. The

operation of the elevator shall conform to the following:

(a)

The elevator shall be registered with the Administrator prior to the elevator

being placed into service.

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(b)

The Administrator or Approved AHJ has issued an installation or Alteration

permit.

(c)

A full passing Acceptance Inspection and a completed conveyance

inspection form shall be submitted to the Administrator or Approved AHJ.

Fire service operation and fire rating of the Hoistway and machine room

do not need to be completed for a passing Acceptance Inspection for a

Construction Certificate of Operation.

(d)

The following items are required during construction use of the

conveyance.

A full passing Acceptance Inspection and a completed conveyance

inspection form shall be submitted to the Administrator or Approved AHJ.

Fire service operation and fire rating of the Hoistway and machine room

do not need to be completed for a passing Acceptance Inspection for a

Construction Certificate of Operation.

(d)

The following items are required during construction use of the

conveyance.

(i)

The elevator shall conform to the requirements of the currently-

adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(ii)

All testing shall be completed by a Conveyance Mechanic and

witnessed by a Conveyance Inspector.

(iii)

The elevator shall have a designated attendant for operation.

(iv)

The elevator shall be run on independent service only.

(v)

A means of two-way communication shall be provided. Cell phones

shall not be accepted as a means of two-way communication.

(vi)

The machine room shall be enclosed and have a lockable door to

prevent entry.

(vii)

The hall call stations, if installed, shall be inactive.

(viii)

Penetrations that allow an object to be inserted in the hoistway

while the elevator is in motion shall not be allowed.

(ix)

Substantially-flush floor surface shall be used in front of the

entrances.

(x)

Adequate lighting shall be used in front of the entrances and in the

machine room.

(xi)

The Construction Certificate of Operation shall be posted inside the

elevator and shall be visible to riders at all times.

(e)

If the finished cab interior was not installed when the initial tests were

performed for a Construction Certificate of Operation, all tests shall be

performed again before a Certificate of Operation is issued.

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Certificate of Operation shall be posted inside the

elevator and shall be visible to riders at all times.

(e)

If the finished cab interior was not installed when the initial tests were

performed for a Construction Certificate of Operation, all tests shall be

performed again before a Certificate of Operation is issued.

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(2)

The Construction Certificate of Operation can be renewed following the

inspection by a Conveyance Inspector and approval of the inspection report by

the Administrator or Approved AHJ. A Certificate of Operation for public use will

be issued by the Administrator or Approved AHJ only after re-inspection and

approval of the inspection report by the Administrator.

Section 2-3-2

Periodic and Acceptance Tests

(1)

An Acceptance Test shall be conducted following the completion of the new

Installation or Alteration in accordance with the currently-adopted edition of the

appropriate code based on the type of equipment before the conveyance is

placed into service.

(a)

For new installations, Major Alterations and Substantial Alterations,

Acceptance Tests shall be completed in accordance with the applicable

provisions of the currently-adopted edition of the appropriate code.

(b)

For Minor Alterations, only the portion or component that was altered must

be tested and inspected in accordance with the applicable provisions of

the currently-adopted edition of the appropriate code.

(2)

Tests referred to as Category 1and Category 5 in ASME A17.1 shall be

performed by a Conveyance Mechanic employed by a Conveyance Contractor

on all existing conveyances, except for an APM, at the frequencies listed in Table

2-3-2 of these regulations.

(3)

The Conveyance Owner shall ensure that conveyance testing and inspection are

aligned as follows:

(a)

The Certificate of Operation (CO) will expire on the last day of the

Compliance Month, and the Compliance Month will not change in future

years, except as approved by the Administrator.

n all existing conveyances, except for an APM, at the frequencies listed in Table

2-3-2 of these regulations.

(3)

The Conveyance Owner shall ensure that conveyance testing and inspection are

aligned as follows:

(a)

The Certificate of Operation (CO) will expire on the last day of the

Compliance Month, and the Compliance Month will not change in future

years, except as approved by the Administrator.

(b)

The non-witnessed annual safety test shall be conducted within the two

months prior to the Compliance Month. The annual safety test may be

conducted during the Compliance Month as long as it occurs prior to or

during the Periodic Inspection.

(c)

The Periodic Inspection shall be conducted during the Compliance Month,

and during or following the annual test to verify the completion of the test.

(d)

During the year that the witnessed Category 1 and/or Category 5 tests are

due, all testing shall be conducted during the Compliance Month and the

Periodic Inspection shall be conducted concurrently with the witnessing of

these tests.

(e)

If a TCO has been issued because of a non-compliant test, the previously

established Compliance Month shall not change.

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(4)

The requirements listed in Section 2-3-2 (3) do not apply to an Approved AHJ

that conducts the Periodic Inspections and controls the testing within its territory

or to other entities that have demonstrated to the Administrator that processes

are in place allowing for the verification by the Administrator of Category 1 and 5

testing and witnessing.

(5)

Tests referred to as One-Year and Five-Year in ASME A18.1 shall be performed

by a Conveyance Mechanic employed by a Conveyance Contractor on all

existing Platform Lifts at the frequencies listed in Table 2-3-2 of these

regulations. These tests shall be aligned with the Periodic Inspection as

described in Section 2-3-2 (3).

cation by the Administrator of Category 1 and 5

testing and witnessing.

(5)

Tests referred to as One-Year and Five-Year in ASME A18.1 shall be performed

by a Conveyance Mechanic employed by a Conveyance Contractor on all

existing Platform Lifts at the frequencies listed in Table 2-3-2 of these

regulations. These tests shall be aligned with the Periodic Inspection as

described in Section 2-3-2 (3).

(6)

The results of all tests discussed in this Section shall be recorded on the

applicable conveyance test report form that is provided on the Administrator’s

website. Test reports for tests not required to be witnessed shall be retained for a

minimum of 5 years from the date of the test and shall be submitted to the

Administrator upon request by the firm performing the test. The test report must

be signed by the Conveyance Mechanic performing the test. When a Witness

Test is required, the test form signed by the Conveyance Mechanic performing

the test and the Conveyance Inspector witnessing shall be submitted to the

Administrator by the firm performing the test. The completed test form shall be

submitted no later than 7 days after the completion of the test.

(7)

A Conveyance Inspector shall witness the performance of tests at frequencies as

listed in Table 2-3-2 of these regulations.

(8)

Upon completion of a periodic test or an Acceptance Test, a metal test tag made

of metal or other durable material designed to last the life of the equipment shall

be permanently mounted to the controller, in a readily visible location, in

accordance with currently-adopted code. Periodic test tags shall remain in place

for 5 years from the date of the test. Acceptance Test tags shall remain in place

permanently.

of a periodic test or an Acceptance Test, a metal test tag made

of metal or other durable material designed to last the life of the equipment shall

be permanently mounted to the controller, in a readily visible location, in

accordance with currently-adopted code. Periodic test tags shall remain in place

for 5 years from the date of the test. Acceptance Test tags shall remain in place

permanently.

(9)

If Category 5 testing without load via alternative test methodologies will be

utilized, the Conveyance Owner or Conveyance Contractor must notify the

Administrator prior to development of the base-line and alternative testing

procedures and must have approval from the Administrator prior to

implementation of the alternative testing.

(10)

The frequency of test performance and witnessing shall be on the frequency

listed in Table 2-3-2 of these regulations or as determined by the Administrator.

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Table 2-3-2: Frequency of Periodic Tests

Conveyance Type

Category 1

Category 5

Perform

Witness

Perform

Witness

Traction Elevators

Annually

5 years

Hydraulic Elevators

Annually

5 years

5 years1

Other Elevators2

Annually

5 years

Escalators & Moving Walks

Annually

Not required

Not

requ

ired

Private Residence Elevators

installed in

commercial buildings3

5 years

Platform Lifts

(A18.1 One-Year)

(A18.1 Five-Year)

Indoor Platform Lifts

5 years

Outdoor Platform Lifts

3 years

6 years

3 years

6 years

1 A category 5 test is only required to be conducted and witnessed on a hydraulic elevator if the elevator is equipped with safeties, a

plunger gripper, a governor, an oil buffer, or an over-speed valve.

2 Includes roped-hydraulic elevators, winding-drum, type B material lifts and Limited-Use/Limited-Application (LU/LA) elevators

years

5 years

Outdoor Platform Lifts

3 years

6 years

3 years

6 years

1 A category 5 test is only required to be conducted and witnessed on a hydraulic elevator if the elevator is equipped with safeties, a

plunger gripper, a governor, an oil buffer, or an over-speed valve.

2 Includes roped-hydraulic elevators, winding-drum, type B material lifts and Limited-Use/Limited-Application (LU/LA) elevators.

3 Private Residence Elevators shall not be installed in commercial settings after January 1, 2008, per section 2-4-2(5) of these

regulations. For requirements of approved Installations, refer to Section 2-7(5) of these regulations.

Section 2-3-3

Maintenance Control Program

(1)

A Maintenance Control Program (MCP) shall comply with this section and be in

place to maintain regulated conveyance equipment in compliance with currently-

adopted codes.

(2)

The MCP shall consist of the following components.

(a)

General Maintenance Requirements: The General Maintenance

Requirements component shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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(i)

If the conveyance equipment was installed before January 1, 2000

and did not undergo a Major or Substantial Alteration after this

date, a version specific to the conveyance type (traction, hydraulic,

etc.) will satisfy this requirement

(ii)

If the conveyance equipment was installed or underwent a Major or

Substantial Alteration on or after January 1, 2000, a version

applicable to the equipment model will satisfy this requirement

(iii)

Required maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating and

adjusting the equipment

(iv)

Code-required examination and tests listed in the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

(v)

Specified scheduled maintenance intervals

(vi)

Procedures for tests, Periodic Inspections, maintenance,

Replacements, adjustments, and any other procedures included in

On-site Documentation

y this requirement

(iii)

Required maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating and

adjusting the equipment

(iv)

Code-required examination and tests listed in the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

(v)

Specified scheduled maintenance intervals

(vi)

Procedures for tests, Periodic Inspections, maintenance,

Replacements, adjustments, and any other procedures included in

On-site Documentation

(b)

On-site Documentation: The On-site Documentation component shall

include items listed in the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(i)

Up-to-date wiring diagram detailing circuits of all electrical

protective devices for:

(A)

Conveyances installed or altered on or after January 1, 2000

(B)

Conveyances installed prior to January 1, 2000, if the

diagrams exist.

(ii)

Written check-out procedures

(iii)

Unique procedures for all maintenance, inspections and tests not

described in ASME A17.2; such as, Repairs of the detection means

and related circuits for traction-loss, broken-suspension- member

and residual-strength as listed the currently-adopted edition of

ASME A17.1.

(iv)

Written procedures for evacuation by Emergency Personnel

(v)

Written procedures for cleaning the exterior of cars and interior of

hoistways which have transparent enclosures

(c)

Maintenance and Inspection Records: The Maintenance Records

component shall include items listed in the currently-adopted edition of

ASME A17.1 and as summarized below.

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uation by Emergency Personnel

(v)

Written procedures for cleaning the exterior of cars and interior of

hoistways which have transparent enclosures

(c)

Maintenance and Inspection Records: The Maintenance Records

component shall include items listed in the currently-adopted edition of

ASME A17.1 and as summarized below.

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(i)

Description of maintenance tasks performed, including dates of

service

(ii)

Description and dates of examinations, tests (completed reports),

adjustments, Repairs and Replacements

(iii)

Written record of required oil level verification. The manufacturer’s

required oil level shall be verified and logged during maintenance

visits and testing. Entries are required regardless of the need to

add oil or not.

(iv)

Findings of activities conducted by Authorized Personnel:

(A)

Monthly Firefighter’s Service Emergency Operation check

according to the applicable edition of ASME A17.1

(B)

Quarterly verification of operation of the elevator car

emergency two-way communication according to a process

provided by the Administrator.

(v)

A minimum of the last 5 years of Periodic Inspection reports

(vi)

Current Certificate of Operation

(vii)

Maintenance records shall be retained for 5 years. A record of

Acceptance Tests (completed reports) and test tags, required in

these regulations, shall be retained permanently.

(viii)

List of Authorized Personnel per Section 4-1(4)(b).

(3)

All components of the MCP shall be:

Administrator.

(v)

A minimum of the last 5 years of Periodic Inspection reports

(vi)

Current Certificate of Operation

(vii)

Maintenance records shall be retained for 5 years. A record of

Acceptance Tests (completed reports) and test tags, required in

these regulations, shall be retained permanently.

(viii)

List of Authorized Personnel per Section 4-1(4)(b).

(3)

All components of the MCP shall be:

(a)

Provided by the contractor responsible for maintenance of the conveyance

or by the Conveyance Owner and owned by the Conveyance Owner.

When a maintenance contractor is no longer retained by the Conveyance

Owner to maintain the conveyance, the Conveyance Contractor must

leave the entire document at the facility in the location described in (3)(b)

of this Section, with the exception of maintenance frequencies as

determined in the contract between the Conveyance Owner and

contractor. The maintenance frequencies provided by the Conveyance

Contractor that is subsequently retained by the Conveyance Owner shall

provide this documentation as described in (2)(a) of this Section.

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(b)

Kept on-site outside of the hoistway in the machine or control room,

machinery or control space, Escalator or Moving Walk pit area, or another

on-site location with proper signage according to the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1. For those conveyances listed in ASME A18.1, the

MCP shall be maintained on-site at a location with proper signage

according to the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1. This

requirement does not apply to call-back documents as described in (4) of

this Section.

lator or Moving Walk pit area, or another

on-site location with proper signage according to the currently-adopted

edition of ASME A17.1. For those conveyances listed in ASME A18.1, the

MCP shall be maintained on-site at a location with proper signage

according to the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1. This

requirement does not apply to call-back documents as described in (4) of

this Section.

(c)

Presented in hard-copy or electronic form, unless specified by these

regulations as written. The Conveyance Contractor or Conveyance Owner

shall ensure that the mode of presentation is viewable by Conveyance

Contractors, Mechanics, Inspectors, and the Administrator at all times

from the time of the Acceptance Inspection and test or from the time of

equipment installation or Alteration.

(d)

Updated when any items listed in the MCP have been altered.

(4)

Call-backs (trouble calls): The description, dates and associated corrective

actions of all call- backs are required to be maintained and made available to

licensed personnel, Conveyance Owner and Administrator personnel as required

in the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1. These records are not required

to be kept on-site.

Section 2-4 Alteration and New Installation

Section 2-4-1

Alteration

(1)

The Conveyance Owner or Conveyance Contractor who intends to complete an

Alteration on an existing conveyance shall submit a permit application and a fee

of $150 per conveyance to the Administrator at least 30 days prior to

commencing construction. The permit application shall be accompanied by all

applicable documents describing the complete proposed scope of work to be

permitted, including but not limited to construction drawings, equipment

specifications and information determined to be relevant by the Administrator.

permit application and a fee

of $150 per conveyance to the Administrator at least 30 days prior to

commencing construction. The permit application shall be accompanied by all

applicable documents describing the complete proposed scope of work to be

permitted, including but not limited to construction drawings, equipment

specifications and information determined to be relevant by the Administrator.

(2)

Prior to the Alteration of the conveyance, the permit application shall be reviewed

and documentation approved by the Administrator. If all documentation in (1) of

this Section is not complete and accurate, the application will not be approved

and the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies. If approved, the permit

issued by the Administrator shall be available to be viewed by the Administrator

and/or Elevator Personnel on-site where the conveyance is to be installed.

(3)

Alteration activities shall commence prior to the expiration date of the permit

issued from the office of the Administrator. When Alteration activities fail to begin

prior to the expiration date of the permit issued from the Administrator, the permit

is invalid and a new permit must be issued by the Administrator prior to work

beginning.

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(4)

Alteration activities regarding elevators which require a permit application to be

submitted to the Administrator are items listed in ASME A17.1 and include but

are not limited to the following:

(a)

Minor Alterations

(i)

Addition of power operation to door systems

(ii)

Change or Replacement of a car door operating system

(iii)

Changes to the guide rails, supports, or fastenings

(iv)

Changes to car or counterweight buffers

arding elevators which require a permit application to be

submitted to the Administrator are items listed in ASME A17.1 and include but

are not limited to the following:

(a)

Minor Alterations

(i)

Addition of power operation to door systems

(ii)

Change or Replacement of a car door operating system

(iii)

Changes to the guide rails, supports, or fastenings

(iv)

Changes to car or counterweight buffers

(v)

Increase or decrease of the dead weight of the car that is sufficient

to increase or decrease the sum of the dead weight and rated load,

as originally installed, by more than 5%. Where this Alteration

increases the original building design reactions by more than 5%,

the permit application shall also include documentation that the

adequacy of the affected building structure has been verified by a

licensed professional engineer.

(vi)

Installation of new car or counterweight safeties or Alteration to

existing safeties. If new car safeties are added to an existing

conveyance, the permit application shall also include

documentation that the adequacy of the affected building structure,

guide rails, supports and fastenings has been verified by a licensed

professional engineer.

(vii)

Installation (other than Replacement) or Alteration to a speed

governor

(viii)

Alteration to the terminal stopping device

(ix)

Alteration to the standby or emergency power system

(x)

Alteration to Firefighters’ Emergency Operation

(xi)

Addition of a hoistway entrance

(xii)

Controller Replacement for a hoistway door, car door, or car gate

(xiii)

Increase in working pressure by more than 5%

(xiv)

Change to or Replacement of a plunger or cylinder (to include the

installation of a plunger gripper)

(xv)

Replacement of an existing control valve with a valve of another

type

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(xvi)

Replacement of a hydraulic tank

(xvii) Replacement of a hydraulic tank and valve (power unit)

(xviii) Any work within a cab other than that specified in Section 2-4-1-1

lunger or cylinder (to include the

installation of a plunger gripper)

(xv)

Replacement of an existing control valve with a valve of another

type

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(xvi)

Replacement of a hydraulic tank

(xvii) Replacement of a hydraulic tank and valve (power unit)

(xviii) Any work within a cab other than that specified in Section 2-4-1-1

(1) of these regulations

(xix)

Addition of access control to elevators.

(b)

Major Alteration Types

(i)

Increase of rated load

(ii)

Installation or Alteration to driving machine, driving machine brake

or driving machine sheaves. This includes moving a driving

machine.

(iii)

Increase to the rated speed

(iv)

Increase or decrease in rise

(v)

Any Alteration to a Platform Lift

(c)

Substantial Alteration

(i)

The change in the Type of Service

(ii)

The change in the type of Operation or Motion Control

(iii)

The installation of a controller

The Substantial Alteration permit must also include any scope necessary

to comply with the currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.3, which in turn

requires compliance with any more stringent requirements listed in the

currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1. Refer to Section 2-7(1) of these

regulations for further requirements.

(5)

Alteration activities regarding Escalators and Moving Walks which require a

permit application and processing fee of $150 per conveyance to be submitted to

the Administrator are listed below.

(a)

Minor Alteration Types

(i)

Installation of skirt deflector device or adjustment of the skirt

(ii)

Alteration or Replacement of handrails or handrail system

(iii)

Alterations that involve the trusses, girders or supporting structures

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Any Alteration to or addition of operating and/or safety devices

(v)

Alteration or addition to lighting, access or electrical work

(vi)

Alteration to entrance or egress

(b)

Major Alteration Types

placement of handrails or handrail system

(iii)

Alterations that involve the trusses, girders or supporting structures

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(iv)

Any Alteration to or addition of operating and/or safety devices

(v)

Alteration or addition to lighting, access or electrical work

(vi)

Alteration to entrance or egress

(b)

Major Alteration Types

(i)

Change in angle of inclination or geometry of balustrades

(ii)

Alteration to step system or treadway system

(iii)

Alteration to the step wheel tracks or track system

(iv)

Changes in rated load or speed

(v)

Installation or Replacement of the controller

(6)

The Administrator or Approved AHJ may allow a Conveyance Contractor to

perform emergency work on a conveyance that normally requires a permit if the

emergency Alteration activity is as defined in Section 1-4 of these regulations.

(7)

Following any Alteration of a conveyance, where a permit is required from the

Administrator or the Approved AHJ according to this Section, the Conveyance

Owner shall arrange for an Acceptance Test and inspection of the conveyance in

accordance with Section 2-3-2 of these regulations. The Acceptance Inspection

and issuance of a Certificate of Operation shall be processed by the

Administrator in accordance with Section 2-3-1 of these regulations.

Section 2-4-1-1

Elevator Cab Interiors

(1)

A Conveyance Owner may conduct the following type of work within the interior

of an elevator cab without notification to or obtaining a permit from the

Administrator.

(a)

Change light lamps, not to include Replacement of the luminaire (fixture)

(b)

Repair or refinish existing floor, wall or ceiling materials limited to in-place

work such that it does not require the removal of the cab ceiling or wall

panels, does not include any change in the type of materials of the

existing cab interior, does not add or subtract weight to the existing cab,

and the new materials meet the requirements of the currently- adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

ure)

(b)

Repair or refinish existing floor, wall or ceiling materials limited to in-place

work such that it does not require the removal of the cab ceiling or wall

panels, does not include any change in the type of materials of the

existing cab interior, does not add or subtract weight to the existing cab,

and the new materials meet the requirements of the currently- adopted

edition of ASME A17.1.

(c)

Replacement of flooring materials with materials of the same type (i.e.

ceramic, carpet, wood, metal) and weight, and the new materials meet the

required critical radiant flux measurement of the currently-adopted edition

of ASME A17.1.

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(2)

A Conveyance Owner or a Conveyance Contractor shall first obtain a permit from

the Administrator as described in Section 2-4-1 of these regulations for work

within an elevator cab that involves the installation or Alteration of cab

components. A Conveyance Mechanic shall conduct this work or maintain on-site

direction of the execution of this work by a Conveyance Apprentice or another

contractor.

Section 2-4-2

New Installation

(1)

The Conveyance Owner or Conveyance Contractor who intends to install a

conveyance shall submit a permit application and a fee of $300 per conveyance

to the Administrator at least 30 days prior to commencing construction. The

permit application shall be accompanied by all applicable documents describing

the complete proposed scope of work to be permitted, including but not limited to

construction drawings, equipment specifications and information determined to

be relevant by the Administrator.

permit application and a fee of $300 per conveyance

to the Administrator at least 30 days prior to commencing construction. The

permit application shall be accompanied by all applicable documents describing

the complete proposed scope of work to be permitted, including but not limited to

construction drawings, equipment specifications and information determined to

be relevant by the Administrator.

(2)

Prior to the installation of the conveyance, the permit application shall be

reviewed and documentation approved by the Administrator. If all documentation

in (1) of this Section is not complete and accurate, the application will not be

approved and the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies. If approved, the

permit issued by the Administrator shall be available to be viewed by the

Administrator and/or Elevator Personnel on-site where the conveyance is to be

installed.

(3)

Installation activities shall commence prior to the expiration date of the permit

issued from the office of the Administrator. When Installation activities fail to

begin prior to the expiration date of the permit issued from the Administrator, the

permit is invalid and a new permit must be issued by the Administrator prior to

work beginning.

(4)

Following the installation, where a permit is required from the Administrator or

Approved AHJ according to Section 2-4-2 of these regulations, the Conveyance

Owner shall arrange for an Acceptance Test and Inspection of the conveyance in

accordance with Section 2-3-2 of these regulations. The Acceptance Inspection

and issuance of a Certificate of Operation shall be processed by the

Administrator in accordance with Section 2-3-1 of these regulations.

(5)

After January 1, 2008, the Administrator shall not allow the installation of a

Private Residence Conveyance in any commercial setting where the public or

multiple private residences have access to the conveyance.

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Section 2-4-3

Alternate Materials and Methods Request

ordance with Section 2-3-1 of these regulations.

(5)

After January 1, 2008, the Administrator shall not allow the installation of a

Private Residence Conveyance in any commercial setting where the public or

multiple private residences have access to the conveyance.

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Section 2-4-3

Alternate Materials and Methods Request

(1)

The Administrator and Approved AHJ may grant the use of alternate materials

and methods on a case-specific basis for the implementation requirements of the

adopted codes or standards listed in Section 2-2 of these regulations. An

Approved AHJ shall notify the Administrator of an alternate materials and

methods request approved by the AHJ prior to implementation.

(2)

Requests for the use of alternate materials and methods where a conveyance is

not located within the area of an Approved AHJ shall be submitted to the

Administrator and be completed on the alternate materials and methods request

form provided on the Administrator’s website. This request will not be reviewed

unless the appropriate form and required documentation are complete.

(3)

A submitted alternate materials and methods request shall not relieve a person

from complying with the applicable standards adopted in these regulations unless

the Administrator or the Approved AHJ expressly approve the use of alternate

materials and methods.

Section 2-5 Automated People Movers

(1)

The Conveyance Contractor who intends to install an APM or perform an APM

Alteration shall conform to the requirements in either Section 2-4-1 or 2-4-2 of

these regulations.

(2)

The Conveyance Owner or Managing Agent where the APM system is located

shall arrange for inspection of verification testing of the installed or altered APM

system by a Conveyance Inspector and shall submit the following items to the

Administrator.

(a)

Report documenting System Verification completed at the factory

(b)

Report documenting on-site system verification

r 2-4-2 of

these regulations.

(2)

The Conveyance Owner or Managing Agent where the APM system is located

shall arrange for inspection of verification testing of the installed or altered APM

system by a Conveyance Inspector and shall submit the following items to the

Administrator.

(a)

Report documenting System Verification completed at the factory

(b)

Report documenting on-site system verification

(c)

Certificate of Substantial Completion

(3)

A Conveyance Inspector shall witness the testing of the APM system as defined

in the currently- adopted edition of ASCE 21 (Annual Internal Audit

Responsibilities) on an annual frequency. The results of the testing shall be

submitted to the Administrator.

(4)

Following the Administrator’s determination that the documentation listed in (2) or

(3) of this Section indicates that the conveyance conforms to standards listed in

Section 2-2 (1)(b) of these regulations, the Administrator will issue the Certificate

of Operation for the APM system.

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Section 2-6 Accident Reporting

(1)

Any accident involving a conveyance that caused or could have caused Injury to

a person should be investigated by the Conveyance Owner or Managing Agent

to determine if maintenance or repairs are needed to ensure proper operation of

the conveyance and that the conveyance is in compliance with these regulations.

(2)

Following any accident involving a conveyance that causes Injury to any person,

the Conveyance Owner or Managing Agent shall:

(a)

Arrange for a Licensed Mechanic or Inspector to conduct a preliminary

investigation to determine whether the accident was the result of a

component of the conveyance that malfunctioned or was not in

compliance with these regulations.

(b)

Report this information to the Administrator or Approved AHJ via phone or

email within 24 hours of the accident. This report shall include the

following items:

Arrange for a Licensed Mechanic or Inspector to conduct a preliminary

investigation to determine whether the accident was the result of a

component of the conveyance that malfunctioned or was not in

compliance with these regulations.

(b)

Report this information to the Administrator or Approved AHJ via phone or

email within 24 hours of the accident. This report shall include the

following items:

(i)

Caller’s first and last name, phone number and organization.

(ii)

Accident location with conveyance description, facility name, facility

address and conveyance registration number assigned by the

Administrator

(iii)

Description of the accident and the preliminary determination of

whether the accident was a result of a component of the

conveyance that malfunctioned or is not in compliance with these

regulations

(3)

Based on results of the preliminary accident investigation, the following activities

shall be conducted.

(a)

If the accident is not the result of the malfunction of a component of the

conveyance and the conveyance is in compliance with these regulations,

the Conveyance Owner may make the conveyance accessible to the

public and shall complete and submit to the Administrator or Approved

AHJ an accident investigation report as described in (3)(b)(iii) of this

Section.

(b)

If the accident is the result of a component of the conveyance that

malfunctioned or is not in compliance with these regulations, the

Administrator or Approved AHJ will suspend or revoke the Certificate of

Operation for the conveyance and the Conveyance Owner shall do the

following:

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in (3)(b)(iii) of this

Section.

(b)

If the accident is the result of a component of the conveyance that

malfunctioned or is not in compliance with these regulations, the

Administrator or Approved AHJ will suspend or revoke the Certificate of

Operation for the conveyance and the Conveyance Owner shall do the

following:

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(i)

Immediately shut down the conveyance and arrange for an

inspection of the conveyance to verify the cause of the accident

prior to a Conveyance Contractor performing any modifications or

repairs to the conveyance.

(ii)

Arrange for a full Inspection of the conveyance following any

modifications or repairs.

(iii)

Complete and submit to the Administrator or Approved AHJ an

accident investigation report, using the form that is provided on the

Administrator’s website, within 30 days of the accident or as

approved by the Administrator. This report shall include a

description of the actions taken to investigate the cause of the

accident, corrective actions taken to repair and test the

performance of the conveyance and any inspection reports.

The conveyance shall not be made accessible to the public without a

current Certificate of Operation issued by the Administrator or Approved

AHJ.

(4)

When the Approved AHJ becomes aware of an accident associated with a

conveyance, the Approved AHJ will report this accident to the Administrator

within 24 hours from notification.

Section 2-7 Implementation of Adopted Standards

(1)

All conveyances installed prior to July 1, 2008 are exempt from complying with

the currently- adopted edition of ASME A17.3 unless one of the following

conditions exists:

(a)

Substantial Alteration of a conveyance

(b)

An elevator presents a Material Risk

Any Alteration that is a result of the conditions listed above shall conform to the

currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(2)

Material Risk related to Firefighters’ Emergency Operation is present unless any

of the following conditions apply:

ed edition of ASME A17.3 unless one of the following

conditions exists:

(a)

Substantial Alteration of a conveyance

(b)

An elevator presents a Material Risk

Any Alteration that is a result of the conditions listed above shall conform to the

currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(2)

Material Risk related to Firefighters’ Emergency Operation is present unless any

of the following conditions apply:

(a)

The elevator complies with ASME A17.1 - 1981 Rules 211.1 and 211.3.

(b)

The elevator travels less than 75 feet above or below the Emergency

Personnel access.

(c)

The building is equipped with an automatic sprinkling system according to

the NFPA 13.

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Any elevator that does not meet one or more of the conditions listed above shall

comply with Firefighters’ Emergency Operation requirements as described in the

currently-adopted version of ASME A17.1. An AHJ may require and enforce

more stringent standards than these minimum requirements regarding

Firefighters’ Emergency Operation, including full compliance with ASME A17.3.

Contact the AHJ for local requirements.

(3)

Regarding Door Restrictors, the following shall apply.

(a)

Door restrictors shall be installed and operational on all elevators installed

on or after January 1, 1990.

(b)

Where there is evidence that door restrictors have been previously

installed and not properly maintained, regardless of original installation

date, the door restrictors shall be repaired to operate as intended.

(c)

Door restrictors shall be installed in accordance with ASME A17.1-2013,

Section 2.14.5.7 where an Alteration permit is issued that includes a

change in the type of Motion Control or Operation Control.

evidence that door restrictors have been previously

installed and not properly maintained, regardless of original installation

date, the door restrictors shall be repaired to operate as intended.

(c)

Door restrictors shall be installed in accordance with ASME A17.1-2013,

Section 2.14.5.7 where an Alteration permit is issued that includes a

change in the type of Motion Control or Operation Control.

(d)

Following review of additional information regarding door restrictors, the

Administrator will determine whether door restrictors shall be required on

elevators installed prior to January 1, 1990.

(4)

The Administrator will allow continued operation of a hydraulic elevator that has a

hydraulic cylinder buried in the ground and is not provided with a safety bulkhead

(typically installed prior to 1973) after January 1, 2012, if the Conveyance Owner

completes one of the following actions in conformance with ASME A17.3 – 2005:

(a)

The hydraulic cylinder shall be provided with a safety bulkhead.

(b)

The elevator shall be provided with car safeties, guide rails, guide-rail

supports, and fastenings conforming to the currently-adopted edition of

ASME A17.1.

(c)

The elevator shall be provided with a plunger gripper that shall grip the

plunger when the applicable maximum governor tripping speed is

achieved.

(5)

The Administrator will allow continued operation of a Private Residence

Conveyance installed in any building other than in a single-family residence if the

following conditions are met:

(a)

The conveyance was installed prior to January 1, 2008.

(b)

The conveyance is registered with the Administrator on a form that is

provided on the Administrator’s website.

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(c)

The conveyance shall conform to inspection requirements included in

Article 2 of these regulations, and testing frequency listed in Table 2-3-2 of

these regulations.

nstalled prior to January 1, 2008.

(b)

The conveyance is registered with the Administrator on a form that is

provided on the Administrator’s website.

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(c)

The conveyance shall conform to inspection requirements included in

Article 2 of these regulations, and testing frequency listed in Table 2-3-2 of

these regulations.

(d)

An Alteration of an existing Private Residence Elevator shall include

bringing the elevator into compliance with the currently-adopted edition of

ASME A17.1 or replacing the elevator with a conveyance that is in

compliance with the currently-adopted edition of ASME A18.1.

(6)

The Administrator will only require a code data plate (as required by ASME

A17.1) on an existing conveyance if the conveyance was installed on or after July

1, 1997. For conveyances installed prior to July 1, 1997, the absence of a code

data plate is not a violation of these regulations, and the edition of ASME A17.1

that will be referenced for inspection purposes will be the applicable code edition

in effect, or adopted by a Local Jurisdiction, on the date of installation.

(7)

The Administrator may allow deviations to specific code requirements for

elevators located in law enforcement facilities, mental hospitals or similar

facilities that are used to transport prisoners or other detainees. These elevators

are still required to comply with the inspection, testing and maintenance

requirements of Section 2-3 of these regulations.

(8)

ASME A17.1 2022 Sections 8.6.4.24 and 8.6.5.19 require that all automatic

passenger and freight elevators comply with Section 2.26.5, which requires that

these elevators be provided with a system to monitor and prevent automatic

operation of the elevator with faulty door circuits. Automatic passenger and

freight elevators are exempt from complying with ASME A17.1 2022 Sections

8.6.4.24 and 8.6.5.19 unless one of the following conditions exists:

(a)

Substantial Alteration of a Conveyance

ight elevators comply with Section 2.26.5, which requires that

these elevators be provided with a system to monitor and prevent automatic

operation of the elevator with faulty door circuits. Automatic passenger and

freight elevators are exempt from complying with ASME A17.1 2022 Sections

8.6.4.24 and 8.6.5.19 unless one of the following conditions exists:

(a)

Substantial Alteration of a Conveyance

(b)

The elevator presents a Material Risk as determined by the Administrator

(c)

The elevator is permitted to be installed after the effective date of these

regulations

(9)

Elevators required to meet ASME A17.1 2022 Section 3 shall be provided with

hoistway lighting equivalent to the requirements of ASME A17.1 2022 Section

2.1.7.

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Section 2-8 Shut-down of a Dangerous Conveyance

(1)

If a Conveyance Inspector determines that a conveyance poses imminent danger

to passengers or inspection/maintenance personnel or equipment, the

Conveyance Inspector shall immediately notify the Administrator or the Approved

AHJ and the Conveyance Owner of the condition of the conveyance and shall

follow the procedures of the Approved AHJ or as listed in the policy on the

Administrator’s website to shut down the dangerous conveyance.

(2)

If a Conveyance Mechanic determines that a conveyance poses imminent

danger to passengers or inspection/maintenance personnel, the Conveyance

Mechanic shall notify his/her employing Conveyance Contractor. Upon this

notification, the Conveyance Contractor shall immediately notify the Administrator

or the Approved AHJ and the Conveyance Owner of the condition of the

conveyance and follow the procedures of the Approved AHJ or as listed in the

policy on the Administrator’s website to shut down the dangerous conveyance.

(3)

Any conveyance that has been shut down shall not be placed back into service

without first obtaining approval from the Administrator or the Approved AHJ.

y the Administrator

or the Approved AHJ and the Conveyance Owner of the condition of the

conveyance and follow the procedures of the Approved AHJ or as listed in the

policy on the Administrator’s website to shut down the dangerous conveyance.

(3)

Any conveyance that has been shut down shall not be placed back into service

without first obtaining approval from the Administrator or the Approved AHJ.

(4)

Upon shut-down of a conveyance, the Conveyance Owner shall have the

necessary repairs completed within 6 months from the date of shut-down or

place the conveyance in either a dormant or removed from service state.

Section 2-9 Conveyances Made Dormant

(1)

A conveyance is considered dormant based on the following conditions.

(a)

The traction (electric) elevator car is parked at the top of the Hoistway and

the counterweights are parked at the bottom of the Hoistway, or the

hydraulic elevator is parked at the bottom of the Hoistway.

(i)

The Hoistway doors are latched in the closed position.

(ii)

The fuses are removed from the main line disconnect (if

applicable).

(iii)

The mainline disconnect is locked in the “off” position with a wire

seal or a red tag provided by the Administrator placed on the

disconnect switch

(b)

The Escalators/Moving Walk has been adjusted in the following manner:

(i)

The mainline disconnect is locked in the “off” position with a wire

seal or a red tag provided by the Administrator placed on the

disconnect switch.

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(ii)

Entrances are permanently barricaded. Escalators that have been

made dormant cannot be used as a stairway.

(2)

A Conveyance Inspector or the Administrator shall verify the status of the

conveyance as dormant, place a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch,

document the activities on an inspection report and submit the inspection report

to the Conveyance Owner, who shall then submit the report to the Administrator

without fee.

ed. Escalators that have been

made dormant cannot be used as a stairway.

(2)

A Conveyance Inspector or the Administrator shall verify the status of the

conveyance as dormant, place a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch,

document the activities on an inspection report and submit the inspection report

to the Conveyance Owner, who shall then submit the report to the Administrator

without fee.

(3)

A conveyance shall not be made dormant for more than 5 years in total. At the

end of 5 years, the Conveyance Owner shall obtain a valid Certificate of

Operation or remove the conveyance from service pursuant to Section 2-10 of

these regulations.

(4)

To place a dormant conveyance back in service, the following conditions shall be

met.

(a)

All applicable tests according to Section 2-3-2 of these regulations must

be current, or if the applicable testing schedule was not maintained during

dormancy, the applicable Category 1 and Category 5 tests must be

completed and witnessed by a Conveyance Inspector.

(b)

If the applicable testing schedule was maintained, a Conveyance

Inspector must perform a Periodic Inspection on the conveyance.

(c)

Prior to conveyance operation, the Conveyance Owner must mitigate all

violations identified on the inspection report and obtain a valid Certificate

of Operation from the Administrator or Approved AHJ.

(d)

A Temporary Certificate of Operation will not be issued when placing a

dormant conveyance back in operation.

Section 2-10 Conveyances Removed From Service

(1)

A conveyance is removed from service per the following items as listed in the

currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(a)

Traction (electric) Elevators

and obtain a valid Certificate

of Operation from the Administrator or Approved AHJ.

(d)

A Temporary Certificate of Operation will not be issued when placing a

dormant conveyance back in operation.

Section 2-10 Conveyances Removed From Service

(1)

A conveyance is removed from service per the following items as listed in the

currently-adopted edition of ASME A17.1.

(a)

Traction (electric) Elevators

(i)

Remove the power feed line from the mainline disconnect switch.

(ii)

Suspension ropes are removed.

(iii)

Car and counterweights are parked at the bottom of the Hoistway.

(iv)

The Hoistway doors are permanently barricaded or sealed in the

closed position on the Hoistway side. The lowest landing Hoistway

door may be sealed on the lobby side.

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(b)

Hydraulic Elevators

(i)

Remove the power feed line from the mainline disconnect switch;

(ii)

The hydraulic elevator car is parked at the bottom of the Hoistway;

(iii)

If provided, suspension means are removed and counterweight is

parked at the bottom of the hoistway;

(iv)

Pressure piping has been disassembled and a section removed

from the premises;

(v)

The Hoistway doors are permanently barricaded or sealed in the

closed position on the Hoistway side. The lowest landing Hoistway

door may be sealed on the lobby side.

(c)

Escalators/Moving Walks

(i)

Remove the power feed line from the mainline disconnect switch.

(ii)

Entrances are permanently barricaded. Escalators that have been

removed from service cannot be used as a stairway.

(2)

A Conveyance Inspector shall verify the status of the conveyance as out of

service, place a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch, document the

activities on an inspection report and submit the inspection report to the

Conveyance Owner, who shall then submit the report to the Administrator without

fee.

rricaded. Escalators that have been

removed from service cannot be used as a stairway.

(2)

A Conveyance Inspector shall verify the status of the conveyance as out of

service, place a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch, document the

activities on an inspection report and submit the inspection report to the

Conveyance Owner, who shall then submit the report to the Administrator without

fee.

(3)

If a Conveyance Owner has removed a conveyance from service and intends to

place the conveyance back into operation, the conveyance shall conform to all of

the provisions of the applicable standard listed in Section 2-2 of these

regulations.

(4)

All applicable tests must be performed and witnessed according to Section 2-3-2

of these regulations.

Section 2-11 Removal of a Conveyance from a Facility

(1)

The Conveyance Owner must notify the Administrator when a conveyance is

removed from a facility.

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ARTICLE 3 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION

Section 3-1 Authority Having Jurisdiction Requirements

(1)

A municipality or county (an authority having jurisdiction), or any agent thereof,

may enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Administrator under

which the Administrator may delegate to the AHJ the authority to regulate

conveyances located within the territory of the AHJ, provided that the AHJ

program has standards that are equal to or more stringent than the minimum

standards listed in Sections 2-2 through 2-11 of these regulations. The

Administrator will maintain registration activities described in Section 2-1 of these

regulations.

under

which the Administrator may delegate to the AHJ the authority to regulate

conveyances located within the territory of the AHJ, provided that the AHJ

program has standards that are equal to or more stringent than the minimum

standards listed in Sections 2-2 through 2-11 of these regulations. The

Administrator will maintain registration activities described in Section 2-1 of these

regulations.

(2)

If an MOA as described above is executed, the AHJ will become an Approved

AHJ and will be responsible for enforcing the applicable provisions of these

regulations. If the Approved AHJ does not satisfy all requirements listed in

Sections 2-2 through 2-11 of these regulations per the executed MOA, the

Administrator may terminate the MOA. The Approved AHJ may also terminate

the MOA per directions in the MOA.

(3)

The Approved AHJ will submit to the Administrator all requested information

regarding new or existing conveyances as determined by the Administrator and

listed in the MOA.

(4)

The Approved AHJ may set fees and collect or contract the collection of those

fees to offset the cost of conducting activities described in Section 2-3 of these

regulations for conveyances located within the Approved AHJ territory. Fee

amounts will be determined by the Approved AHJ or agreed upon by the

Approved AHJ and the contracted inspection organization.

(5)

Inspections of public school conveyances in Approved AHJ territories shall be

conducted by the Approved AHJ or, with prior consent of the Administrator or

Approved AHJ, by a Conveyance Inspector contracted by the public school

district.

n the Approved AHJ territory. Fee

amounts will be determined by the Approved AHJ or agreed upon by the

Approved AHJ and the contracted inspection organization.

(5)

Inspections of public school conveyances in Approved AHJ territories shall be

conducted by the Approved AHJ or, with prior consent of the Administrator or

Approved AHJ, by a Conveyance Inspector contracted by the public school

district.

(6)

An Approved AHJ shall make readily available to the general public, Licensed

Conveyance Contractors and, Licensed Conveyance Inspectors any and all

Approved AHJ program requirements that differ and are considered to be more

stringent and/or restrictive than the requirements found in these regulations.

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ARTICLE 4 LICENSING

Section 4-1 General Requirements

This section describes the requirements for the licensing of Conveyance Contractors,

Conveyance Mechanics and Conveyance Inspectors.

(1)

Each License allows the licensee to perform the applicable duties of installation,

Alteration, Replacement, maintenance, removal, dismantling, or inspection of a

conveyance as listed on the License.

(2)

A Conveyance Apprentice shall not be licensed by the Administrator and shall

conduct activities listed in Section 4-1 (1) only under the supervision of a

Licensed Conveyance Mechanic, except as follows:

(a)

Deliver and stage conveyance components, not to include hoisting or

assembly.

(b)

Access the Hoistway and operate and position the elevator car via the car-

top inspection station.

(c)

Re-lamp, Replace or Repair light fixtures.

(d)

Clean or paint a Hoistway, pit, machine room or equipment.

(e)

Oil or grease equipment.

under the supervision of a

Licensed Conveyance Mechanic, except as follows:

(a)

Deliver and stage conveyance components, not to include hoisting or

assembly.

(b)

Access the Hoistway and operate and position the elevator car via the car-

top inspection station.

(c)

Re-lamp, Replace or Repair light fixtures.

(d)

Clean or paint a Hoistway, pit, machine room or equipment.

(e)

Oil or grease equipment.

(f)

Replace Escalator and Moving Walk combplate teeth.

(3)

Personnel employed by the Administrator or an Approved AHJ, and designated

as Elevator Personnel, may access the elevator Hoistway or any other

conveyance component at any time in the performance of their duties, although

not including activities as described in Section 4-1 (1).

(4)

Other personnel may access the elevator Hoistway to conduct activities other

than those described in Section 4-1 (1) as follows:

(a)

Emergency Personnel in the performance of emergency evacuation or

training activities.

(b)

Personnel employed by a Conveyance Contractor and designated as

Elevator Personnel.

(c)

Personnel authorized by the Conveyance Owner or Conveyance

Contractor to conduct other work only under the following conditions:

(i)

When elevator equipment operation is necessary, a Conveyance

Mechanic or Inspector shall operate the equipment.

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(ii)

When elevator equipment operation is not necessary, a

Conveyance Mechanic shall ensure that the elevator and all related

equipment has been positioned safely, proper disconnect

lockout/tagout procedures have been followed, and the conveyance

has been physically secured from movement prior to the person

accessing the Hoistway. The Conveyance Mechanic is then

permitted to leave the building. Following completion of the work,

only a Conveyance Mechanic shall release the equipment for

operation.

elevator and all related

equipment has been positioned safely, proper disconnect

lockout/tagout procedures have been followed, and the conveyance

has been physically secured from movement prior to the person

accessing the Hoistway. The Conveyance Mechanic is then

permitted to leave the building. Following completion of the work,

only a Conveyance Mechanic shall release the equipment for

operation.

(5)

The Administrator may request documentation in addition to that described in the

following sections to verify the accuracy of information provided with a License

application.

(6)

Fees to obtain a License are listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Licensing Fees

License Type

License Fee

Mechanic

$125.00

Temporary Mechanic

$25.00

Contractor

$500.00

Inspector

$175.00

Replacement License

$25.00

Section 4-1-1 Conveyance Mechanic License

(1)

The Administrator may issue a Conveyance Mechanic License to the applicant if

the applicant has provided documentation required in this Section. The

Conveyance Mechanic License will indicate the type(s) of conveyance(s) on

which the licensee is allowed to conduct work per these regulations. The types of

Conveyance Mechanic Licenses are as follows:

(a)

Type 1: All conveyances with the exception of APMs, which would include

elevators, Escalators, Moving Walks and Platform Lifts, as described in

ASME A17.1 and A18.

(i)

If the initial training program or continuing education does not

include training for Escalators and Moving Walks, an exclusion will

be applied to the License that will not allow the Conveyance

Mechanic to work on that type of equipment

(b)

Type 2: Platform Lifts only, as described in ASME A18.1

(c)

Type 3: APM as described in ASCE 21

lks and Platform Lifts, as described in

ASME A17.1 and A18.

(i)

If the initial training program or continuing education does not

include training for Escalators and Moving Walks, an exclusion will

be applied to the License that will not allow the Conveyance

Mechanic to work on that type of equipment

(b)

Type 2: Platform Lifts only, as described in ASME A18.1

(c)

Type 3: APM as described in ASCE 21

(d)

Type 4: All conveyances listed in (1)(a) and (c) of this Section

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(2)

A person applying for a Conveyance Mechanic License shall submit to the

Administrator a completed Conveyance Mechanic License application using the

form that is provided on the Administrator’s website, the License fee, listed in

Table 4-1 of these regulations and documentation that, as determined by the

Administrator, indicates the applicant is qualified under one of the following

scenarios:

(a)

The applicant submits documentation that proves that the applicant has

successfully completed a Conveyance Mechanic training program. This

program will be subject to audit by the Administrator. Evaluation criteria for

Administrator audit may include, but is not limited to, review of course

materials, required classroom and field hours, classroom activities, and

test materials and procedures. Based on evaluation of the Conveyance

Mechanic License training curriculum, the Administrator may set

limitations on the License issued. To be approved, the training program

shall either:

inistrator. Evaluation criteria for

Administrator audit may include, but is not limited to, review of course

materials, required classroom and field hours, classroom activities, and

test materials and procedures. Based on evaluation of the Conveyance

Mechanic License training curriculum, the Administrator may set

limitations on the License issued. To be approved, the training program

shall either:

(i)

Be registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of

Apprenticeship (USDOL) under specific apprentice occupation

categories assigned by the USDOL to License types listed in (1) of

this Section, and shall include classroom and field training

according to the USDOL requirements on the actual equipment

listed in the License types

(ii)

Be approved by the Administrator. Applicants seeking licensure

under programs approved solely by the Administrator shall submit

to the Administrator an executed affidavit on a form that is provided

by the Administrator and signed by the applicant which states that

during the applicant’s participation in the approved program, the

applicant’s work experience consisted of at least 1,700 hours per

year performing activities listed in the work process schedule

attached to the affidavit.

(iii)

For a Type 2 Mechanic License only, the candidate must

successfully complete a conveyance mechanic training program for

ASME A18.1 related conveyances, such as a CAT certification from

NAEC or another nationally recognized program as approved by

the Administrator.

(b)

In lieu of qualifying pursuant to (2)(a) of this Section, the applicant may

qualify if the applicant submits to the Administrator one of the following

types of documentation:

didate must

successfully complete a conveyance mechanic training program for

ASME A18.1 related conveyances, such as a CAT certification from

NAEC or another nationally recognized program as approved by

the Administrator.

(b)

In lieu of qualifying pursuant to (2)(a) of this Section, the applicant may

qualify if the applicant submits to the Administrator one of the following

types of documentation:

(i)

Documentation that the applicant holds a current and valid license

from another state whose standards, as determined by the

Administrator, meet or exceed those of these regulations. This

documentation will consist of:

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(A)

A copy of the icense.

(B)

Contact name, phone number and name of the issuing

department of the state in which the license was obtained.

(ii)

Documentation that the applicant has obtained both of the following

items:

(A)

Three years of work experience as a Conveyance Mechanic

on non- residential conveyances without supervision. One

year of work experience will equal 1,700 hours.

Documentation of work experience will consist of:

(I)

A statement on the employer’s letterhead and signed

by the personnel administrator or other person of

authority affirming that the condition in (A) is true; and

(II)

Personnel records that indicate the timeframe and

listing of hours for completion of the experience

described in (A); or

(III)

An affidavit on a form that is provided by the

Administrator and signed by the applicant which

states that the work experience indicated in personnel

records submitted consists of unsupervised mechanic

activities listed in the work process schedule attached

to the affidavit.

(B)

A passing score on an examination provided by the

Administrator, or on a similar exam as determined by the

Administrator, on the codes and standards that relate to the

type of Conveyance Mechanic License applied for, as

described in (1) of this Section.

ted in personnel

records submitted consists of unsupervised mechanic

activities listed in the work process schedule attached

to the affidavit.

(B)

A passing score on an examination provided by the

Administrator, or on a similar exam as determined by the

Administrator, on the codes and standards that relate to the

type of Conveyance Mechanic License applied for, as

described in (1) of this Section.

(3)

A person who obtains a Conveyance Mechanic License shall also complete 8

hours of continuing education that has been approved by the Administrator every

2 years.

(4)

Following review of the application, the Administrator will notify the applicant of

the approval or disapproval of the application. If the applicant is approved, the

notification will include the Conveyance Mechanic License number, the type(s) of

conveyance(s) on which the Conveyance Mechanic may perform work, a License

card and a payment receipt. If the applicant is not approved, the notification will

include a description of the deficiencies in the application.

(5)

The Conveyance Mechanic License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for

one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant

submits the following:

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(a)

A completed Conveyance Mechanic License application form

(b)

License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations

(c)

A copy of certification indicating that the applicant completed continuing

education required in this Section

Section 4-1-2

Emergency and Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License

e following:

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(a)

A completed Conveyance Mechanic License application form

(b)

License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations

(c)

A copy of certification indicating that the applicant completed continuing

education required in this Section

Section 4-1-2

Emergency and Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License

(1)

When an emergency exists, as defined in § 9-5.5-108 (2) C.R.S., the

Administrator may issue an Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License. This

License will be issued to a person who, based on the judgment of a Conveyance

Contractor, has acceptable documented experience and education to perform

work on specific types of conveyances identified in Section 1-5 of these

regulations. Within 5 business days after commencing work, the applicant will

complete and submit the Conveyance Mechanic License application to the

Administrator. There will be no License fee for an Emergency Conveyance

Mechanic License.

(2)

Upon notification to the Administrator from a Conveyance Contractor that there

are no Conveyance Mechanics available to perform conveyance work, the

Administrator may issue a Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License.

(a)

This License will be issued to a person who is:

(i)

Enrolled in and progressing through a mechanic training program

as described in Section 4-1-1(2) of these regulations, and

(ii)

Based on the judgment of a Conveyance Contractor, has

acceptable documented experience and education to perform work

on specific types of conveyances identified in Section 4-1-1(1) of

these regulations.

(b)

At least 5 working days prior to commencing work, the Conveyance

Contractor who will employ the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic shall

submit the following documentation to the Administrator.

(ii)

Based on the judgment of a Conveyance Contractor, has

acceptable documented experience and education to perform work

on specific types of conveyances identified in Section 4-1-1(1) of

these regulations.

(b)

At least 5 working days prior to commencing work, the Conveyance

Contractor who will employ the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic shall

submit the following documentation to the Administrator.

(i)

A completed Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License application

on the form that is provided on the Administrator’s website.

(ii)

The License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations.

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(3)

Following review of the application, the Administrator will notify the Conveyance

Contractor and Temporary Conveyance Mechanic applicant of the approval or

disapproval of the application. If the applicant is approved, the notification will

include the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License number and the type of

conveyance on which the Temporary Conveyance Mechanic may perform work.

If the applicant is not approved, the notification will describe the deficiencies in

the application.

(4)

The Emergency Conveyance Mechanic License will be valid for 60 days and the

Temporary Conveyance Mechanic License will be valid for 30 days. The

Administrator may renew a Temporary Mechanic License, provided the

Conveyance Contractor submits the License fee and notification to the

Administrator that renewal is requested for a License issued the prior month. This

documentation may include multiple License renewal requests for Temporary

Conveyance Mechanics.

Section 4-1-3

Conveyance Contractor License

(1)

The Administrator will consider issuing a Conveyance Contractor License to a

company if the applicant submits to the Administrator a completed Conveyance

Contractor License application using the form provided on the Administrator’s

website, the License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations and:

wal requests for Temporary

Conveyance Mechanics.

Section 4-1-3

Conveyance Contractor License

(1)

The Administrator will consider issuing a Conveyance Contractor License to a

company if the applicant submits to the Administrator a completed Conveyance

Contractor License application using the form provided on the Administrator’s

website, the License fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations and:

(a)

The applicant employs, at a minimum, one Conveyance Mechanic

licensed with the Administrator, as indicated on the License application.

The employment of Temporary or Emergency Conveyance Mechanics

does not satisfy this requirement.

(b)

A certificate of insurance, declaration page or insurance policy indicating

that the applying company possesses insurance coverage according to §

9-5.5-115 (1) C.R.S.

(2)

The Conveyance Contractor License issued by the Administrator shall be valid

for one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant

maintains current insurance according to (1)(b) of this Section and submits the

following:

(a)

A completed Conveyance Contractor License application form

(b)

Documentation as described in (1)(a) of this Section

(c)

License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations

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(3)

Licensed Conveyance Contractors shall notify the Administrator in writing within

7 days of receiving notification from Conveyance Manufacturers or

manufacturers of conveyance systems, subsystems, components or devices of

product recalls, safety alerts and any information that could potentially affect the

safe operation of a conveyance or the safety of the riding public.

Section 4-1-4

Conveyance Inspector License

ance Contractors shall notify the Administrator in writing within

7 days of receiving notification from Conveyance Manufacturers or

manufacturers of conveyance systems, subsystems, components or devices of

product recalls, safety alerts and any information that could potentially affect the

safe operation of a conveyance or the safety of the riding public.

Section 4-1-4

Conveyance Inspector License

(1)

The Administrator may issue a Conveyance Inspector License to the applicant if

the applicant has provided documentation required in this Section. The

Conveyance Inspector License will indicate the type of conveyance for which the

licensee is allowed to inspect per these regulations. The types of Conveyance

Inspector Licenses are as follows:

(a)

Type 1: All conveyances, with the exception of APMs, which would include

Elevators, Escalators, Personnel Hoists, Moving Walks and Platform Lifts,

as described in ASME A17.1 and A18.1

(b)

Type 2: APM as defined in ASCE 21

(c)

Type 3: All conveyances listed in (a) and (b) of this Section

(2)

A person applying for a Conveyance Inspector License shall submit to the

Administrator a completed Conveyance Inspector License application using the

form that is provided on the Administrator’s website, the License fee, listed in

Table 4-1 of these regulations and documentation that, as determined by the

Administrator, indicates that the applicant is qualified under one of the following

scenarios.

(a)

Private Conveyance Inspector.

Inspector License shall submit to the

Administrator a completed Conveyance Inspector License application using the

form that is provided on the Administrator’s website, the License fee, listed in

Table 4-1 of these regulations and documentation that, as determined by the

Administrator, indicates that the applicant is qualified under one of the following

scenarios.

(a)

Private Conveyance Inspector.

(i)

To obtain a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant

shall submit to the Administrator documentation that, as determined

by the Administrator, proves one of the following:

(A)

The applicant is certified to inspect conveyances by a

nationally- recognized conveyance association, which will

consist of a copy of the front and back of a current

certification card from the issuing association, or

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(B)

The applicant qualifies as Elevator Personnel as defined in

ASME A17.1 and has been approved to take the certification

exam offered by a nationally-recognized conveyance

association as determined by the Administrator. The

applicant shall attend the first available exam offered by a

nationally-recognized conveyance association and obtain

certification within 6 months of licensure. If the applicant fails

the exam, the Administrator may suspend the applicant’s

License until proof of certification is submitted to the

Administrator.

(ii)

To obtain a Type 2 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant

will submit to the Administrator documentation that, as determined

by the Administrator, indicates one of the following:

(A)

The applicant possesses a current Professional Engineer

license, or

(B)

The applicant has, at a minimum, three years of experience

participating in APM inspections and audits.

(b)

AHJ Conveyance Inspector or AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector

Inspector License, the applicant

will submit to the Administrator documentation that, as determined

by the Administrator, indicates one of the following:

(A)

The applicant possesses a current Professional Engineer

license, or

(B)

The applicant has, at a minimum, three years of experience

participating in APM inspections and audits.

(b)

AHJ Conveyance Inspector or AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector

(i)

To obtain a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License, the applicant

shall comply with (2)(a)(i)(A) of this section, or

(ii)

The applicant submits the following items to the Administrator.

(A)

Documentation that the applicant intends to obtain

certification within one year following the completion of the

requirement listed in (2)(b)(ii)(B) of this section.

(B)

Documentation showing that the applicant has completed at

least 8 weeks of conveyance inspection activities under the

direct supervision of a Conveyance Inspector prior to

conducting conveyance inspection activities without direct

supervision. During this supervised period, the licensee shall

be trained on the inspection of any type of conveyance

which the licensee will encounter in the inspection territory.

This documentation shall be submitted to and approved by

the Administrator and should indicate that the applicant has

received the required supervision prior to conducting

unsupervised conveyance inspection activities.

(3)

If a licensee qualifies by (2)(a)(i)(B) or (2)(b)(ii) of this Section and the licensee

fails to obtain certification as required, the Administrator may suspend or revoke

the licensee’s Conveyance Inspector License.

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(4)

New applicants shall successfully pass a test that will be administered by the

Administrator on these regulations, policies and guidance documents which are

available on the Administrator’s website.

(a)

New applicants shall successfully pass the test administered by the

Administrator before a License will be issued.

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(4)

New applicants shall successfully pass a test that will be administered by the

Administrator on these regulations, policies and guidance documents which are

available on the Administrator’s website.

(a)

New applicants shall successfully pass the test administered by the

Administrator before a License will be issued.

(b)

Applicants shall obtain a passing score of not less than 90%.

(c)

This exam requirement does not apply to those applying for a Type 2

Inspector License or Inspectors employed by the Administrator.

(d)

The Administrator may waive or alter this exam requirement as necessary.

(5)

Any Private or AHJ-appointed Conveyance Inspector applicant shall also submit

to the Administrator a certificate of insurance or insurance policy indicating that

the applicant possesses insurance coverage according to § 9-5.5-115 (2) C.R.S.

(6)

An AHJ Conveyance Inspector applicant is exempt from the requirement to

provide insurance, pursuant to § 9-5.5-115 (2) C.R.S., while performing

Approved AHJ official duties.

(7)

If a licensee receives a Type 1 Conveyance Inspector License and will be

conducting inspection activities on Escalators or Moving Walks, the licensee shall

complete at least 8 hours of inspection training on this equipment prior to

conducting unsupervised inspection activities on this equipment. This training

shall consist of direct supervision under a Conveyance Inspector who has at

least 8 hours of experience inspecting, installing or maintaining this type of

equipment. This requirement shall not apply to a licensee who has received

training on this type of equipment through an Administrator-approved training

program.

(8)

The Conveyance Inspector License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for

one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant

submits the following:

(a)

A completed Conveyance Inspector License application form.

ipment. This requirement shall not apply to a licensee who has received

training on this type of equipment through an Administrator-approved training

program.

(8)

The Conveyance Inspector License issued by the Administrator shall be valid for

one year. The Administrator may renew a License, provided the applicant

submits the following:

(a)

A completed Conveyance Inspector License application form.

(b)

Documentation that the applicant is certified by a nationally-recognized

conveyance association.

(c)

Certification through the Administrator indicating completion of continuing

education as approved by the Administrator. A Type 2 Conveyance

Inspector is exempt from this requirement.

(d)

A certificate of insurance, declaration page or insurance policy indicating

that the applicant possesses insurance coverage according to § 9-5.5-115

(2) C.R.S.

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(e)

License renewal fee, listed in Table 4-1 of these regulations.

(9)

A Licensed Conveyance Inspector who has been retained for the purpose of

consulting for an installation or Alteration of a conveyance shall not perform the

Acceptance inspection when the permitted activities have been completed.

Section 4-2 Suspension or Revocation of a License

If a Licensed person or company is in violation of these regulations, the Administrator

may pursue suspension or revocation of the License per Article 5 of these regulations.

ARTICLE 5 ENFORCEMENT

Section 5-1 Enforcement Program

The Administrator provides these regulations to assist the regulated community with

maintaining safe and proper operation of regulated conveyances. When a regulated

conveyance or Conveyance Mechanic, Contractor or Inspector is found to be out of

compliance with these regulations, or if the Administrator finds that a conveyance poses

a danger to the public, the Administrator will pursue enforcement actions against the

regulated party

ulations to assist the regulated community with

maintaining safe and proper operation of regulated conveyances. When a regulated

conveyance or Conveyance Mechanic, Contractor or Inspector is found to be out of

compliance with these regulations, or if the Administrator finds that a conveyance poses

a danger to the public, the Administrator will pursue enforcement actions against the

regulated party.

The enforcement process will include requiring the regulated party to make repairs

and/or upgrades, perform system tests, keep records, maintain current Licenses, and

other actions to bring the conveyance or licensee back into compliance. During and

following the enforcement process, the Administrator will continue to assist the

regulated party to remain in compliance. The enforcement process may include

monetary penalties up to $1,000 per conveyance per day of violation according to

statute (8-20-104 C.R.S.) if the enforcement obligations are not implemented according

to the required schedule.

Section 5-1-1

Notice of Violation

(1)

A Notice of Violation (NOV) may be issued when a conveyance is found to be out

of compliance with these regulations and/or statutes. The NOV may include fines

and/or an order to cease and desist operation of the specific conveyance until all

violations are satisfactorily corrected. A NOV may also be issued if a

Conveyance Contractor, Mechanic or Inspector has violated any part of these

regulations or any applicable statutes.

may be issued when a conveyance is found to be out

of compliance with these regulations and/or statutes. The NOV may include fines

and/or an order to cease and desist operation of the specific conveyance until all

violations are satisfactorily corrected. A NOV may also be issued if a

Conveyance Contractor, Mechanic or Inspector has violated any part of these

regulations or any applicable statutes.

(2)

Within 10 working days after an NOV has been issued, the person issued the

NOV may file a written request with the Administrator for an informal conference

regarding the NOV. Upon receipt of the request, the Administrator shall provide

the alleged violator with notice of the date, time and place of the informal

conference. During the conference, the alleged violator and Administrator

personnel may present information and arguments regarding the allegations and

requirements of the NOV.

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

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Division of Oil and Public Safety

Section 5-1-2

Enforcement Order

(1)

An Enforcement Order may be issued when the violations included within an

NOV are not resolved within the prescribed time frame.

(2)

An Enforcement Order may include increased fines up to $1,000.00 per violation

for each day of violation. In addition, the Enforcement Order may include shut-

down of the conveyance, and suspension and/or revocation of a conveyance

License.

(3)

An alleged violator may appeal the enforcement order to the Administrator for a

hearing under 24- 4-105 C.R.S. The Administrator shall then issue a final

decision which is subject to judicial review under 24-4-106 C.R.S.

Section 5-1-3

Suspension or Revocation of a License

(1)

In any case where the Administrator denies a License or the licensee is subject

to suspension or revocation for a violation of these regulations, the Administrator

shall follow the procedures provided in 24-4-104 and 24-4-105 C.R.S.

(2)

The period of suspension or revocation shall be within the sound discretion of the

Administrator.

06 C.R.S.

Section 5-1-3

Suspension or Revocation of a License

(1)

In any case where the Administrator denies a License or the licensee is subject

to suspension or revocation for a violation of these regulations, the Administrator

shall follow the procedures provided in 24-4-104 and 24-4-105 C.R.S.

(2)

The period of suspension or revocation shall be within the sound discretion of the

Administrator.

(3)

Any person aggrieved by a decision after a hearing may seek judicial review

pursuant to the provisions of 24-4-106 C.R.S.

(4)

Any person who has had a License revoked may not reapply to the Administrator

for a License within 2 years of the decision, unless an exception is made by the

Administrator and the applicant establishes a substantial change in

circumstances to indicate fitness to hold a License in accordance with the

requirements of these regulations.

(5)

In case of revocation or suspension of a License, the Administrator shall notify

any issuer of certifications required during licensing of such revocation or

suspension.

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

7 CCR 1101-8

Division of Oil and Public Safety

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