3 Colo. Code Regs. § 718-1-1

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 3 CCR 718-1-1 - General Requirements

1.1Scope.This document establishes a standard for the design, manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of the passenger Tramways in the State of Colorado. For this standard, passenger Tramways include:

(1) Aerial Tramways (single and double reversible).

(2) Aerial lifts (detachable lifts, chair lifts, and similar equipment).

(3) Surface lifts (T-bar lifts, J-bar lifts, platter lifts, and similar equipment).

(4) Tows (wire and fiber rope tows).

(5) Funiculars.

(6) Conveyor lifts.

These rules and regulations are promulgated by the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board pursuant to the authority conferred by section 12-150-101et seq., C.R.S., as amended.

1.2Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to develop a system of principles, specifications, and performance criteria that will meet the following objectives:

(1) Reflect the current state of the art of Tramway design, operation, maintenance, and construction It is recognized that certain dangers and risks are inherent in machines of this type and their operation. It is also recognized that inherent and other risks or dangers exist for those who are in the process of approaching, loading, unloading and departing from passenger Tramways. This system is intended to result in Tramways that are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in a manner that helps reduce danger and exposure to risk to passengers and maintenance and operational personnel and to encourage improvements in productivity, efficiency, development, and progress consistent with the objectives. Such a system with these stated objectives constitutes a safety standard.

1.2.3Exceptions. Strict application of the provisions of this standard may not be appropriate in every instance. Wherever it may be proposed to depart from the provisions of this standard, the authority having jurisdiction may grant exceptions from the literal requirements or permit the use of other devices or methods that provide features comparable to those included in this standard, providing that after receiving such evidence as the Board may require, the Board determines that:

(a) The granting of such an exception would be consistent with, and would aid in, implementing the legislative policy set forth in section 12-150-101, C.R.S., and, either;

(b) Compliance with applicable rules and regulations from which an exception is sought would create an unreasonable operational or design condition; or

(c) Compliance with applicable rules and regulations from which an exception is sought would create an unreasonable economic burden.

1.2.4.1Existing installations. Existing tramways, when reinstalled, shall be classified as new installations (see 1.2.4.2). For tramways that have not been relocated, but have not had routine maintenance performed within the previous two years or longer, these tramways shall be subject to an acceptance inspection and test as outlined in 2.1.1.11, 3.1.1.11, 4.1.1.11, 5.1.1.11, 6.1.1.11, 7.1.1.11 (ANSI B77.1) and 2.1.1.11 (ANSI B77.2) Acceptance Inspection and Tests. This test and inspection shall verify that the tramway is in compliance with the rules and regulations that were in effect at the time the tramway was originally constructed and current rules that affect all tramways. A tramway modification or alteration shall be defined by 21.1 and meet the requirements of 21.3, 21.4, and 21.5.

If an ANSI B77.1 or CPTSB rule was in existence at the time of the ropeway installation date or modification date of an existing tramway and is absent from the current CPTSB rules and regulations, it shall continue to be required.

For electrical drive or control modifications performed on tramways installed prior to April 15, 2019, the requirements of ANSI B77.1-2011 shall be met (Refer to Annex R).

1.2.4.2Relocated installations. Existing ropeways, when removed and reinstalled, shall be classified as new installations. New installations which have not received their initial registration by the effective date of these rules and regulations shall meet the requirements in effect at the time of initial registration (See 21.1.1).

1.2.4.3New installations. New installations which have not received their initial registration by the effective date of these rules and regulations shall meet the requirements in effect at the time of initial registration (See 21.1.1).

1.2.4.4Major tramway modification. A major tramway modification shall be defined as an alteration of the current design of the tramway which results in (See 21.1.2):

(a) A change in the design speed of the system;

(b) A change in the rated capacity by changing the number of carriers, spacing of carriers, or load capacity of carriers;

(c) A change in the path of the rope;

(d) Any change in the type of brakes and/or backstop devices or components thereof;

(e) A change in the structural arrangements;

(f) A change in power or type of prime mover or auxiliary engine;

(g) A change to control system logic.

1.2.5Interpretation of Rules and Regulations. Additional explanation or interpretation of these rules and regulations shall be the responsibility and at the reasonable discretion of the Board. An appeal to the ruling of the Board may be made in conformance with section 24-4-106, C.R.S.

1.2.6Existing Laws or Ordinances. This standard shall be considered as supplementary to any existing law or ordinance covering the installation or operation of these facilities. All construction shall be in accordance with applicable codes of the state or its political subdivisions and the codes and standards of the industry.

1.4Definitions.

Authority having jurisdiction: The Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board is the authority having jurisdiction over passenger tramway facilities in the State of Colorado. Other public or private bodies may exercise a concurrent jurisdiction over a particular installation by virtue of location or other interests. No such joint jurisdiction shall be limited by these rules and regulations; neither shall these requirements be mitigated by others without the concurrence of the Board.

Critical components: Critical components are those parts of a tramway or lift system, the failure of which is likely to cause serious injury to the passengers. The list of critical components for a tramway or lift system shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) Carrier, including grip, hanger, chair, or gondola;

(2) Haul rope sheaves, sheave units and their attachments;

(3) Terminal sheaves and their attachments;

(4) Tension systems and their attachments;

(5) Wire rope, including haul ropes, track ropes and counterweight ropes.

Design integrity: Verification of design integrity means verification that the tramway conforms to the original design accepted by the Board and such modifications as have been authorized by the Board.

Qualified Engineer: An engineer who is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.

Qualified Software Programmer: A qualified software programmer is a person who, by his/her knowledge, experience, and training in the field of software programming and ropeways, or authorized by the ropeway manufacturer, is capable of developing and changing the software logic to operate the protection, operational and supervision circuits for the aerial ropeway. The software programmer is expected to be familiar with the current CPTSB and ANSI standards.

Safety gate: See Stop Gate.

Stop gate: A stop gate is a type of automatic stopping device that, when actuated by a passenger's weight, contact, or passage, will automatically stop the tramway. For the purposes of complying with these rules and regulations, stop gate and safety gate shall be considered to have the same meaning.

1.5Quality assurance program.

Written Quality Assurance (QA) programs shall be developed and utilized to ensure the integrity of the design, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of passenger ropeways. The objective of these QA programs is to assure that passenger ropeways meet the applicable requirements of this standard.

1.5.1Design.

A Qualified Engineer shall design, or be in responsible charge of the design of new and modified passenger ropeways (see 1.4- Qualified Engineer).

The designer's QA program for new, modified, or relocated ropeways shall include verification and documentation of the design criteria. This program shall include calculations, analysis, and checking procedures.

For relocated ropeways the designer of the relocation shall be responsible for the establishment of the QA program for that installation. The designer shall describe what QA methods were used for the various components of the relocated ropeway. These methods may include sampling procedures, nondestructive testing, and prior satisfactory "in use" service.

1.5.2Manufacture.

The ropeway manufacturer's QA program for ropeways shall include verification and documentation that manufactured parts conform to the design criteria. For relocated ropeways, this requirement is for newly manufactured parts only.

1.5.3Construction.

For new or modified ropeways, a qualified engineer shall certify to the owner that the construction and installation has been completed in accordance with the final design criteria for such work.

The installer's QA program for all new or modified ropeways, including rope tows, shall include verification and documentation that the ropeways installation conforms to the design criteria.

1.5.4Operation and maintenance.

The owner's QA program for all ropeways shall include verification and documentation that the ropeway is operated and maintained in accordance with the design criteria, including the performance of in-use periodic testing by qualified personnel.

3 CCR 718-1-1

37 CR 11, June 10, 2014, effective 7/1/2014

37 CR 18, September 25, 2014, effective 11/1/2014

38 CR 06, March 25, 2015, effective 5/1/2015

38 CR 18, September 25, 2015, effective 11/1/2015

40 CR 06, March 25, 2017, effective 5/15/2017

40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/2017

42 CR 05, March 10, 2019, effective 4/15/2019

46 CR 12, June 25, 2023, effective 7/15/2023