Section 408.7062a. Portable and temporary vertical platform lifts.

a. 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.

History: 2010 AACS.