Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 10.13 - Design and Installation(1)Major Modification, Relocation, Construction, New Installation.(a) Three weeks prior to construction, Major Modification, installation or relocation of any Tramway, the Ski Area Operator must submit to the Board the following information for approval:1. an application for its construction on forms prescribed by the Board.2. a profile of the Tramway line approved by a Registered Professional Engineer, showing proximity to power lines, highways, or rivers,3. a set of specifications and plans approved by a Registered Professional Engineer, showing all footing details and designed sheave loads.(b)DIGSAFE. When any excavating is to be performed or ground rods are to be used, DIGSAFE shall be called and the DIGSAFE number shall be identified on the local building permit (use of premise permit).(c)Concrete Pouring.1. Notice shall be given to the Board at least five business days before concrete is poured for tower and terminal foundations. Any change in an expected date or time of pouring shall be reported to the Board, as soon as it becomes known to a Ski Area Operator.2. Two sample cylinders of concrete from each truckload, or from each batch (if on site mixing is done) shall be tested to ascertain that the compression strength of the concrete meets the minimum requirements of the Tramway designer. The Ski Area Operator shall be responsible for having the testing done, and keeping a record of such testing for one year.(2)Reapplication for Licensure Subsequent to New Installation or Major Modification. (a) After new installation, Major Modification or relocation of a Tramway, the Ski Area Operator may not open the Tramway to the public until he has submitted an amended License Application on a form provided by the Board and received written authorization from the Board.(b) The amended License Application shall include:1. One copy of the original License issued by the Board;3. All supplemental safety bulletins, safety alerts, or notifications issued following the issuance of the original Permit;4. An inspection report from a Certified Inspector, which shall contain in addition to the requirements set forth in 526 CMR 10.05(3), the following information:a. Profile of the Tramway line;b. Plans detailing footing construction and sheave load;c. Copy of approved wire rope specifications;d. Certified wire rope test report;e. Load test procedure; andf. Any other specific requirements of the Board.(c) The differences between the information submitted in the original License Application and that provided with the amended License Application shall be clearly shown by the Ski Area Operator.