Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-71.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 875-71.6 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Construction permits-requirements

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

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

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

(3) Upon submission of the completed application and fee, a state inspector will be scheduled to inspect the elevator. Construction permits will 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 will be posted conspicuously in a protective sleeve in the elevator car.

(5) The construction permit will expire 120 days after issuance. However, between 90 and 110 days after issuance and upon submission to the director 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 director.

(6) Elevators with a construction permit but without an operating permit will 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 will 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

Adopted by IAB January 8, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 14, effective 2/12/2025