7 R 408.7059a Periodic test tags.

 

Rule 59a.  Section 8.11.1.6 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:

8.11.1.6  An approved paper tag with the applicable code requirement or requirements and date or dates performed, and the name of the person or firm performing the test, shall be installed in the machine room or machine space for all periodic tests.

 

CHAPTER 4. ASME A18.1 MODIFICATIONS

 

 

R 408.7062 Runway entrance.

Rule 62. Section 2.1.1.2 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

2.1.1.2 The runway entrance shall be guarded at the upper landing by a door of unperforated construction not wider than the platform plus 1 inch (25.4 mm). The door shall be self-closing and guard the entire opening to a height equal to or higher than the height of the platform enclosure. The openings created in the runway by these doors shall provide a minimum vertical clearance of 6 feet 8 inches. The doors shall guard the entire area of the openings except for space necessary for operation. Space necessary for operation shall reject a ball 12 mm (0.5 in.) 1/2 inch in diameter. The lift side of the landing doors and sill shall present a smooth surface located not closer than 10 mm (0.375 in.) nor more than 20 mm (0.75 in.) from the platform floor.

 

R 408.7062a  Portable and temporary vertical platform lifts.

Rule 62a.  Section 2.1.3 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

2.1.3  Portable and temporary vertical platform lifts may only be installed for temporary use and shall meet all of the following conditions:

(a)     The portable or temporary platform lift may only be in place and in use for a maximum of 14 days.  The 14 days begin on the date of the approval, which is given at the time of the installation inspection by the elevator safety division. The lift shall be removed from the site on or before the 16th day. In special situations a 1-time renewal may be granted by the department.

(b)     The lift shall be attendant-operated in accordance with the requirements of 2.10.2.

(c)     A key operated switch shall be provided at the operator station which will allow the up and down control switches to become effective only when the key is in the on position.  The key operated switch shall be operated by a lock having 5-pin or 5-disk combination with a key removable only in the off position.   Anytime the lift is not being operated, the key switch shall be in the off position and the key shall be removed.

(d)     The platform lift shall be positioned to prevent lateral movement during use.

(e)     Site specific drawings, which clearly show the location of the lift with regards to the area to be accessed, shall be submitted with the permit application.

 

R 408.7064 Passenger restriction sign.

Rule 64. Section 2.7.4 is added to of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

2.7.4 A passenger restriction sign shall be provided and placed on each landing door and on the platform. It shall be securely fastened in a conspicuous place. The sign shall state  "physically disabledmobility impaired persons only - no freight" in letters not less than 1/24 inch (12.86 mm) high and shall include the international symbol for accessibilityphysically disabled persons.

 

R 408.7065 Passenger restriction sign.

Rule 65. Section 3.7.5 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

3.7.5 A passenger restriction sign shall be provided and placed on each landing door and on the platform. It shall be securely fastened in a conspicuous place. The sign shall state  "physically disabledmobility impaired persons only - no freight" in letters not less than

 

 

than 1/24 inch (12.86 mm) high and shall include the international symbol for physically disabled personsaccessibility.

 

R 408.7066 Rated load and speed.Guarding.

Rule 66.  Section 5.1.1.2 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

Section 4.7.1 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

  4.7.1. The capacity shall not be more than 2 persons. The rated load shall not be less  than 250 pounds for a 1-seat lift and not less than 400 pounds for a 2-seat lift. The rated speed shall not exceed 30 feet per minute.

5.1.1.2 A smooth vertical fascia of unperforated construction shall be provided from the top terminal landing sill and any intermediate landing sill to the level of the bottom terminal landing sill.  Openings necessary for operation shall reject a ball 12 mm (0.5 in.) diameter.  The fascia shall be equal to or stronger than 1.5 mm (0.0598 in.) sheet steel and guard the full width of the platform. The surface shall not be permanently deformed when a force of 550 N (125 lbf) is applied on any 100 mm (4 in.) by 100 mm (4 in.) area.

 

R 408.7066a  Free passage width and clearances.

Rule 66a.  Section 6.1.1 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

6.1.1  A free width of not less than 500 mm (20 in.) shall be provided.  If the platform can fold when in use, the distance will be measured for the folded position. Clearances between the platform and adjacent surfaces shall be not less that 20 mm (0.75 in.).  At no point in its travel shall the edge of the platform facing the upper landing be more than 600 mm (24 in.) above a step or landing as measured vertically.

 

R 408.7067 Runways.Rated load and speed..

  7.7.1. The capacity shall not be more than 2 persons. The rated load shall not be less  than 250 pounds for a 1-seat lift and not less than 400 pounds for a 2-seat lift. The speed  as measured along the incline, shall not exceed 30 feet per minute. The device shall be installed and maintained so that the means of egress is in compliance with the provisions  of the Michigan building code.Section 7.1.1 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:

7.1.1  A free passage width of not less than 500 mm (20 in.) shall be provided.  If the seat and platform can be folded when not in use, the distance shall be measured from the folded position.  The structure on which the equipment is installed shall be capable of safely supporting the loads imposed.

 

CHAPTER 5. ASME A90-1 MODIFICATIONS

 

R 408.7069 Applicability of national standard and rules of board.

Rule 69. (1) The standards contained in the American society of mechanical engineers  (ASME) safety standard for belt manlifts, ASME A90.1-2003 are adopted in these rules  by reference and are available for inspection at the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, 6546 Mercantile Way,  Lansing, Michigan 48911, or from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 22

 

 

Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-02900, at a cost as of the time of  adoption of these amendatory rules of $57.00.

(21) This rule applies to manlifts, as described in the ASME A90.1-2003, which is adopted by reference in R 408.7003, that are used only to carry plant personnel in granaries, flour mills, parking garages, and similar buildings or occupancies. Belt  manlifts shall not be used by the public and, if located in buildings to which the public has access, shall be located in an enclosure that is protected by self-closing, spring-locked doors. Keys to the doors shall be available to employees. The use of belt manlifts during construction is prohibited.

(32) The hoistway enclosure shall be in compliancecomply with the requirements of the Michigan building code, R 408.30401 to R 408.30547et seq., and shall maintain the fire rating of the structure.

(-4-3) The travel of any single belt manlift installed after February 14, 1968 shall not exceed 100 feet.

 

CHAPTER 6. ANSI A10.4 MODIFICATIONS

 

R 408.7070 Rescinded.Applicability of national standard.

  Rule 70. The standards contained in the American national standards institute (ANSI)  safety requirements for personnel hoists and employee elevators for construction and demolition operations, A10.4-2004 with the exception of sections 24.1.2.1,and 26.4.8.1,  are adopted by reference in these rules and are available for inspection at the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, 6546 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan 48911, or from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018, at a cost as of the time  of adoption of these amendatory rules of $54.00.

 

R 408.7071 Location.

Rule 71. Section 5.4.8 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:

5.4.8 (1) A personnel hoist shall be installed not less than 1210 feet from any other lifting or lowering apparatus except other personnel hoists.

(2)     A hoistway shall not be located either partially or wholly over sidewalks or passageways.

(3)     If tower cranes are installed such that the boom or trolley may go over or into the  1210-foot restricted area, then both of the following shall apply:

(a)      Limit switches shall be located on both the booms and trolleys of the tower cranes to activate audio and visual alarms and also prevent the boom or trolley from going over or working within 1210-feet of the personnel hoist while the hoist is occupied.

(b)      Key override switches shall be installed to allow the boom and trolley to go into the 1210-foot restricted area when moving material, or at any time the boom or trolley passes over the restricted area. The personnel hoist shall be unoccupied at this time. The evacuation of the personnel hoist is the responsibility of the crane operator and the general contractor.

 

R 408.7073 Rescinded.Spring buffers.

  Rule 73. Section 14.2.1 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:

 

 

  14.2.1 The stroke of the buffer spring, as marked on its marking plate, shall be greater than or equal to those listed in table 2 of the code. Spring-type car and counterweight buffers shall be used for rated speeds not exceeding 300 feet per minute. For rated speeds of more than 200 feet per minute the buffer strokes shall conform to both of the following:

 

  (a) 201 to 250 feet per minute—6-inch stroke.

  (b) 251 to 300 feet per minute—9-inch stroke.

 

R 408.7080 Operation.

Rule 80. Section 26.630 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:  26.630 Hoists shall be operated in compliance with the manufacturing specifications, rules and recommendations, and with the governing authority. This shall consist of items, functions, and criteria pertaining to the hoist use and shall be a part of an operational maintenance and inspection log. One Either of the following signal systems shall be provided:

(a)      An approved signal device shall be provided to enable persons on each landing to signal the operator to stop and an emergency bell shall be provided to signal the operator to return to the bottom landing.

(b)      An approved type voice communication system shall be provided between the car and landings and the project manager or job site superintendent’s office.

 

R 408.7081 Authorized uses.

Rule 81. Section 26.6.130.1 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:

26.6.130.1 (1) The oOnly persons permitted to ride on a personnel hoist are workers and other authorized personnel associated with the work being done may ride on a personnel hoist.

(2)     A personnel hoist may be used for carrying materials if it is designed and installed for the type of load to be used and if no passengers are carried during the time materials are being carried except those necessary to handle the materials.

(3)     The load on a personnel hoist shall not exceed the maximum rated load established by the department.

(4)     Hoists shall be operated by competent, qualified, and authorized personnel using manual operating devices of the continuous pressure type located inside the hoist car only.

 

 

R 408.7081a  Operators.

Rule 81a.  Section 30.3 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:

30.3  The user shall ensure that the operators are knowledgeable and capable of performing the duties outlined in the operating manual and are capable of recording such activity in their log.

 

CHAPTER 7. SEWER LIFT STATION PERSONNEL ELEVATORS

 

R 408.7092 Frames, enclosures, platforms, capacity, and final limits.

Rule 92. (1) A car frame and platform shall be of metal. Frame members shall be securely bolted and braced. The factor of safety shall not be less than 4 with a uniformly distributed rated load.

 

 

(2)     The car shall be enclosed to the extent necessary to afford reasonable protection.

(3)     The platform area shall not exceed 5 square feet.

(4)     The rated capacity shall be not less than 300 pounds.

(5)     The limit of travel for the elevator shall be not more than 50 feet.