Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-71.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 875-71.6 - Construction permits

A construction permit authorizes the temporary, limited use of an elevator for purposes relating to construction or demolition.

(1) Use of the elevator shall not begin until a construction permit has been issued by the division.

(2) Application for a construction permit shall be in the format required by the labor commissioner and must include all the information requested by the labor commissioner and the fee specified by this chapter.

(3) Upon submission of the completed application and fee, a state inspector shall be scheduled to inspect the elevator Construction permits shall be issued only if the following criteria are met:

a. The elevator has been successfully tested pursuant to the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.5.13; and

b. The applicable requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 5.10, are met.

(4) The construction permit or a copy of the construction permit shall be posted conspicuously in a protective sleeve in the elevator car.

(5) The construction permit shall expire 120 days after issuance. However, between 90 and 110 days after issuance and upon submission to the labor commissioner of sufficient justification, the fee established by this chapter, and other required information, an extension of up to 90 days may be granted at the discretion of the labor commissioner.

(6) Elevators with a construction permit but without an operating permit shall not be accessible to the general public.

(7) Failure to comply with these provisions may result in the revocation of the construction permit.

(8) An operating permit shall not be issued before construction and an acceptance inspection are complete.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-71.6

ARC 7840B, lAB 6/17/09, effective 7/22/09