DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
ELEVATORS
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take effect 90 days after filing with the secretary of state.
These rules take
effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under
section 33, 44, or 45a(6)(9) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of
state.
(By
authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairs by section 8 of 1967 PA 227, MCL 408.808, and section 3 of 1976
PA 333, MCL 338.2153, and
Executive
Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, -2003.1, 2003-1, 2008-4 and 2011-4,
MCL 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, and 445.2030)
R
38.131, etc of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, as follows:
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 408.7002 Definitions.
Rule 2. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) "Act" means elevator
safety board, 1967 PA 227, MCL 408.801 to 408.824.
(b) "Belt manlift" means a
power-driven endless belt which that has steps and handholds and which
is used to transport persons in a vertical direction through successive floors
or levels of a building or structure.
(c) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(d) "Electrical-powered, 1-man elevator" means an elevator that has a car platform area of not more than 5 square feet, a rated load of not more than 300 pounds, and a rated speed of not more than 100 feet per minute. It is for the exclusive use of certain designated operating and maintenance employees and is installed in any of the following structures:
(i) A grain or feed mill.
(ii) A chemical or alcohol distillery.
(iii) A cement storage tower.
(iv) A radio tower.
(v) A similar structure that is not accessible to the general public.
(e) "Examination" means a survey of the design and construction of elevators or elevator equipment by a dealer in elevators or elevator equipment or an approved insurance company.
(f) "Hand-powered, 1-man
elevator" means an elevator which that has a car platform
area of not more than 5 square feet, which has a rated load of not more
than 300 pounds, and which is operated from the car only by pulling on a
stationary rope that is located in the hoistway and passing through or adjacent
to the car platform. The elevator is for the exclusive use of certain
designated operating and maintenance employees and is installed in a grain or
feed mill or a similar structure that is not accessible to the general public.
(g) "Inspection" means the official determination by a general inspector of the condition of all parts of equipment on which the safe operation of an elevator depends.
(h) "Private
residence elevator" means any elevating device installed in or at a
private residence or installed in a building as a means of access to a private
residence within such building, provided the elevator is installed so that it
is not accessible to the general public or to other occupants in the building.
The use is restricted to the owner and the owner's immediate family and
nonpaying guests. All other elevating device installations shall must be
classified as commercial.
(j) "Special
elevating device" includes other lifting or lowering apparatus which that is guided
as provided in section 3 of the act, MCL 408.803.
(k) "Temporary inspection" means the inspection of a permanent elevator that is to be used on a temporary basis.
(l) “ Maintenance” means the process of routine examination, lubrication, cleaning, and adjustment of parts components or subsystems, or both, to ensure performance pursuant to these rules and the American society of mechanical engineers (ASME) A17.1.
(2) Terms defined in the act have the same meanings when used in these rules.
R 408.7003 Applicability of national standards.
Rule 3. The following standards are adopted by reference.
(a) The following standards are available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2900, https://www.asme.org, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these rules, as stated in this subrule:
(i) ASME A17.1-2010 2016 safety code for elevators
and escalators, except for sections, 1.2.1(b), 1.2.1(c), 2.5.1.5.3, 2.8.3.3.2,
2.8.6, 2.11.1.3, 2.11.1.4, 2.11.7.2, 2.11.7.2.1, 2.11.7.2.2, 2.11.7.2.3,
2.11.7.2.4, 2.11.7.2.5, 2.12.7.2.1(c), 2.12.7.2.2, 2.14.2.2(f),
2.14.2.6, 2.14.5.8.2, 2.14.5.9.2, 2.16.5.1.3, 2.22.2,
2.27.3.1.6(c),
3.18.3.8.3,
3.19.5.2, 3.22.1.6, 5.3.1.1.1, 5.3.1.1.2, 5.3.1.2.1, 5.3.1.14.3, 5.4.10.1, 5.4.10.2, 5.11, 5.12, 5.12.1, 5.12.1.1, 5.12.1.2, 5.12.1.3, 5.12.1.4, 5.12.2, 5.12.3, 8.6.1.7.1, 8.6.4.20.1(b), 8.6.4.20.1(b)(1), 8.6.4.20.1(b)(2), 8.6.4.20.10(b), 8.6.4.20.10(b)(1), 8.6.4.20.10(b)(2),
8.6.5.8, 8.6.7.11 to
8.6.7.11.3,
8.6.7.12, 8.6.7.12.1, 8.6.7.12.2, 8.6.11.5 to
8.6.11.5.6, 8.6.11.10
to 8.6.11.10.4,
8.7.2.14.5.2, 8.10.1.1.3,
8.11.1.1, 8.11.1.1.1, 8.11.1.1.2, 8.11.5.14 to 8.11.5.15. Cost $310.00 $252.00.
(ii) ASME A17.2-2012 2017 guide for
inspection of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. Cost $180.00$195.00.
(iii) ASME A17.3-2017 safety code for existing elevators and escalators. Cost $168.00.
(iii)(iv) ASME A17.6-2010
2017 standard for
elevator suspension, compensation, and governor systems. Cost $90.00 $92.00.
(iv) ASME A17.7-2007 performance-based
safety code for elevators and escalators, except for where the Michigan
elevator rules make an exception to, addition to, or an amendment of, an ASME
A17.1/CA B44 code section the Michigan elevator rules shall govern over the
corresponding section in ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 and must obtain department approval.
Cost $155.00.
(v)(v) ASME A18.1-2011
2017 safety code
standard for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, except for sections 2.1.2
to 2.1.2.8, 2.1.3 to 2.1.3.10, 3.10.2 to 3.10.2.4, 10.1.1, 10.1.2 to 10.1.2.3,
10.1.3.3, 10.1.4, and 10.2.1. Cost $90.00$98.00.
(vi) (vi) ASME A90.1-2009
safety standard for belt manlifts. Cost $59.00.
(b) ANSI A10.4-2007 2016, the American nNational sStandards iInstitute (ANSI),
safety requirements for personnel hoist and employee elevators for construction
and demolition and operations, except for sections 24.1.2.1 and 26.4.8.1, is
available from ANSI at 1430 Broadway, New York, New York, 10018, https://www.ansi.org. Cost $74.00
$110.00.
(c) The following standards are
available from American Society for Testing and Materials, (ASTM),
100 Bar Harbor Drive, 2 Conshohocken, PA Pennsylvania 19428-2959, at a
cost as of the time of adoption of these rules, as stated in this subrule.
(i) ASTM D 2667-2008, ‘“Standard test
method for biodegradability of alkylbenzene sulfonates’”. Cost $47.00$69.00.
(ii) ASTM E 648-2010, standard
test method for critical radiant flux of floor-covering systems using a radiant
heat energy source. Cost $47.00. ASTM E 648-2010, standard test method
for critical radiant flux of floor-covering systems using a radiant heat energy
source. Cost $47.00$69.00.
(iii) ASTM F 714-2012, “standard specification
for polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe (SDR-PR) based on outside diameter’”. Cost $47.00
$69.00.
(d) The standards adopted in this
subrule are also available for inspection at the Michigan Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 2501 Woodlake
Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864 611 W. Ottawa St., 1st Floor
Ottawa Building, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Copies Direction to the organizations’ website to order the
book
may be obtained from the bureau. at tThe cost of the individual codes as
is noted in this
subrule., plus the department's
cost for shipping and handling.
(e) All references to NFPA 70-2011
2017 mean the Michigan
electrical code. The Michigan electrical code is available for inspection at or may be
purchased from the michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan
48864, 611
W. Ottawa St., 1st Floor Ottawa Building, Lansing, Michigan 48933, at a cost as of
the time of adoption of these amendatory rules of $89.50.
R 408.7004 Registration of elevators.
Rule 4. An elevator shall be registered
by the owner or user stating the location, type, capacity, name of manufacturer,
and purpose for which it is used. This registration shall be made on a form
furnished by the department. The certificate holder is responsible for
submitting this
information
and the subsequent updating of this information due to changes. The certificate
holder shall submit this information to the department in writing.
R 408.7005 Identification plates and tags.
Rule 5. (1) The holder of a certificate of operation shall permanently attach to the elevator in an approved area an identification plate or an engraving in the car operating panel, showing the type, the rated load, and the state-assigned serial number of each elevator. The assignment of a serial number does not automatically deem the unit safe for public operation. All units shall be inspected prior to use pursuant to R 408.7010.
(2) One serial number tag shall must be furnished and shall
be permanently attached to the elevator machine controller.
(3) Identification plates and tags shall
be are
furnished
by the department and remain the property of the department.
R 408.7006 Accident reports.
Rule 6. The holder of a certificate of
operation shall notify the department within 48 hours of every accident
involving personal injury or damage to the elevator. in a manner and
on a form prescribed by the department. The department may investigate all such
accidents.
R 408.7007 Responsibility for elevator operation and maintenance.
Rule 7. (1) Responsibility for the
operation and maintenance of elevators shall be is as follows:
(a) The person, firm, or corporation
installing, repairing, relocating, or altering an elevator shall be is responsible for its
operation and maintenance until the certificate of operation is issued, except
as provided for in R 408.7012, and shall be is responsible for
all tests of new, repaired, relocated, and altered equipment until the
certificate of operation is issued.
(b) The holder of a certificate of
operation or duly appointed agent shall be is responsible for
the safe operation and proper maintenance of the elevator.
(c) The holder of the certificate of operation
shall be is
responsible
for all periodic inspections and tests, securing the renewal of the certificate
of operation, and the compliance with correction orders. of violation notices.
(c)(d) The licensed
contractor holding a temporary certificate of operation shall be is responsible for
the safe operation, and maintenance, testing, and fees of the elevator during
the period that the temporary certificate is in force.
(2) Safety tests shall must be performed by elevator journeypersons
who are licensed in this state. personnel approved by the department.
R 408.7012 Temporary use of permanent elevators during construction.
Rule 12. (1) A licensed elevator contractor
may request a temporary certificate of operation to permit the use of a passenger
or freight elevator before its completion. for carrying workers, authorized
personnel, or materials. Such This elevator shall
may
not
be used until it has been approved by a general inspector, the required fee has
been paid, and a temporary certificate of operation has been obtained. Such
This certificate shall
must
be
issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. Renewals may be granted at the
discretion of the department.
(2)(a) Permanent
elevators used temporarily during construction to move workers,
authorized personnel, and materials shall must have maintenance
performed be
inspected
every 30 calendar days. by a licensed
elevator journeyperson. These elevators must be inspected by a general elevator
inspector employed by the department every 90 calendar days.
(b) Periodic inspections may be conducted by a general inspector every 30 calendar days. The fees are cited in R 408.7019 and may be assessed at the discretion of the department.
(2) A licensed elevator contractor may also request an inspection and temporary certificate of operation to allow the use of a passenger or freight elevator by the public before its completion. This elevator may not be used until it has been inspected by a general inspector; the required fee, listed in R 408.7019, has been paid; and a temporary certificate of operation has been issued by the department to the licensed elevator contractor. This certificate must be issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. Renewals may be granted at the discretion of the department.
(a) Permanent elevators used temporarily by the public must have maintenance performed by a licensed elevator journeyperson every 30 calendar days.
(b) Periodic inspections may be conducted by a general inspector every 30 calendar days and the appropriate fees assessed at the discretion of the department.
R 408.7014 Inspection reports and certificates of operation.
Rule 14. (1) A general inspector shall provide forward to the
department a report to the department of each inspection stating the
condition of the elevator within 2 business days of the inspection. The
inspection report shall be filed with the department within 10 days after the
inspection has been completed.
(2) A report indicating an elevator has
been sealed out of service shall must be forwarded to the department within
48 hours of
being sealed.
(3) The director shall issue a
certificate of operation for a capacity not to exceed that the capacity named in the inspection
report.
R 408.7015 Correction orders Violation notices.
Rule 15. (1) If upon inspection an
elevator is determined to be in an unsafe condition, or if the owner or user
has not complied with these rules, then the general inspector shall issue to
the holder of the certificate of operation a violation notice written
correction order stating corrections required and a time limit within which
the owner
or user must comply with the violation notice. correction order
shall be complied with by the owner or user. The owner or user shall notify
the department in writing as soon as he or she has complied with the
corrections stated in the violation notice and full compliance is
affected. Notification shall
must
be
on forms furnished by the department.
(2) If in the judgment of the general inspector,
failure to make such these corrections would endanger human
life, then compliance with the violation notice correction order
may be required immediately.
(3) Noncompliance with the violation notice correction
order may subject the holder of the certificate of operation to the penalty
provisions of the act.
R 408.7019 Fees.
Rule 19. (1) Fees shall
must be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
Commissions to inspect elevators
Commission................................................................................................... $50.00.
Commission renewal...................................................................................... $50.00.
Examination for certificates of competency
Certificate of competency examination (nonrefundable).............................. $50.00.
Elevator contractors and journeyperson examination and licenses
Elevator contractor’s license and renewal (nonrefundable)........................ $100.00.
Elevator contractor’s examination (nonrefundable).................................... $100.00.
Elevator journeyperson license and renewal (nonrefundable)....................... $40.00.
Elevator journeyperson examination (nonrefundable)................................ $100.00.
Installation permits fees
Elevator installation application Application
fee all devices (nontransferable and nonrefundable)......................................................................................... $60.00
100.00.
Base permit fee for each of the following devices:......................... $200.00
300.00.
Passenger elevator
Freight elevator
Mine elevator
Inclined elevator
Limited-use/limited application elevator
Private residence elevator
Private residence inclined elevator
Special purpose personnel elevator
Dumbwaiter
Material lift
Power sidewalk elevator
Rooftop Elevator elevator
Belt manlift
Special elevating device
Personnel Hoist hoist
For the above these installations,
an additional amount of $50.00 $25.00 is charged for
each hoistway opening and for each floor traveled without
a hoistway opening or for each floor traveled without a hoistway opening, or both.
Base permit fee: Eescalators and moving
walks .......................... $240.00 360.00.
Moving walk................................................................................................ $240.00.
Base permit fee: private residence platform lift and private residency stairway chairlift………………………………………………………………. $250.00.
Base permit fee: platform lift and stairway chairlift ………………….…..$100.00.
Personnel hoist, initial inspection................................................................ $340.00.
Plus $25.00 for each hoistway opening and for each floor traveled
without a hoistway opening.
Private residence platform lift and private
residence stairway chairlift.......................................................................... $40.00.
Platform lift and stairway chairlift in buildings other
than private residence.................................................................................. $70.00.
Alteration, replacement, and dormant elevator permit fees
Application fee: all devices, excluding emergency permits, nontransferable and nonrefundable. ………………………………………………………………… $100.00.
Alteration personnel hoist …………………………………………………. $150.00.
For the specified alteration fees, an additional amount is charged for each additional alteration and or personnel hoist tower rise at $75.00.
Dormant elevator ………………………………………………………….. $100.00.
For alterations, excluding personnel hoist, and dormant elevators, an additional amount of $25.00 is charged for each hoistway opening or for each floor traveled without a hoistway opening, or both.
Emergency permit fee, maximum 2 items and not applicable for installations. $500.00.
Major
alteration permits
Elevator alteration application fee (nontransferable and nonrefundable)...... $60.00.
First alteration (including 1 final inspection)................................................ $90.00.
Each additional alteration.............................................................................. $65.00.
Personnel hoist tower rise.............................................................................. $90.00.
Plus $25.00 for each added hoistway opening and for each floor traveled
without a hoistway opening.
Maximum alteration fee (includes $60.00 nontransferable and
nonrefundable application fee)................................................................................................... $395.00.
(2) A final inspection fee
is included in the installation and alteration permit fee. If a scheduled final
inspection is canceled without 24 hours notice to the department, or if the
elevator is not complete in the judgment of the general elevator inspector, then
an additional fee shall must be charged
to the elevator contractor as follows:
(a) $300.00 450.00
for private residence elevator, dumbwaiter, platform lift, or
stairway chairlift.
(b) $500.00 750.00 for
all other devices.
(3) A written request for a
refund on a permit must be made within 1 year from the application date. An issued
permit shall becomes invalid unless the work on
the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance,
or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned
for a period of 180 days after work is commenced. A 1-time 180-day permit extension
shall must automatically be granted when a building permit for the same project
remains valid.
Certificate of operation
Biennial and annual certificate of operation........................................ $45.00
60.00.
Temporary certificate of operation.................................................. $200.00
250.00.
Inspection by general inspector
Biennial inspection for devices complying with R 408.7011(b)..... $110.00
125.00.
Annual and biennial inspection for all other devices ...................... $125.00
175.00.
Plus $5.00 for each hoistway opening and for each floor traveled
without a hoistway opening.
The items listed under “Inspection by general inspector” also have an additional amount of $25.00 that will be charged for each hoistway opening or for each floor traveled without a hoistway opening, or both.
Temporary certificate of operation inspection ................................ $125.00
200.00.
The temporary certificate of operation inspection has an additional amount of $35.00 that will be charged for each hoistway opening or for each floor traveled without a hoistway opening, or both.
Plus $5.00 for each hoistway opening and for each floor traveled
without a hoistway opening.
Reinspection or correction order follow-up for devices complying
with R 408.7011(b)............................................................................................ $110.00
125.00.
Reinspection or correction order follow-up for all other devices.... $125.00
175.00.
(4) The department may provide,
upon written request, special services that are not otherwise covered in the
fee structure. The charge for this service shall be is at the
rate of $100.00 150.00 per
hour including travel time., any overnight accommodations,
or special traveling needs, such as flights, if required. Fees
that are required pursuant to the provisions of the act shall must be
paid to the department. Checks or money orders shall must be made
payable to the "State of Michigan."
R 408.7020 Supervising employees Licensed elevator contractor
and elevator
contracting company.
Rule 20. (1) If a contractor’s
license is based on the qualification of a supervising employee, then
termination of employment of a supervising employee shall result in the
suspension of the license 90 days after termination of employment and the license
shall remain suspended until another supervising employee is certified for the
employer by the board. The supervising employee and the employer shall each
notify the department in writing when the termination of the employment of the
former occurs. If
an elevator contracting company’s ability to apply for permits is based on the
qualification of employing full-time an individual who is licensed in this
state as an elevator contractor, the termination or separation of employment of
the licensed elevator contractor must result in the immediate suspension of the
elevator contracting company’s ability to obtain new permits. An elevator
contracting company’s ability to request permits remains suspended until
another licensed elevator contractor is working full time for the elevator contracting
company. Upon separation from the elevator contracting company, the licensed elevator
contractor and the elevator contracting company shall each immediately notify
the department in writing when the termination or separation of the employment
occurs. The notification to the department of a new licensed elevator contractor
working for an elevator contracting company must be submitted in writing by the
licensed elevator contractor and the elevator contracting company within 5 business
days of employment. Failure to notify the department of separation or hiring
may result in a $50.00 fine to be paid by either or both parties found not to
have notified the department.
(2) A person serving as supervising
employee of a contractor may not concurrently serve as supervising employee of another
contractor. A supervising employee shall be employed on a full-time basis by
the contractor. A
person serving as the licensed elevator contractor of an elevator contracting company
may not concurrently serve as a licensed elevator contractor for another elevator
contracting company. A licensed elevator contractor must be employed
on a full-time basis by the elevator contracting company for whom they request permits.
(3) The person, firm, or corporation and
the licensed elevator
contractor license holder supervising employee shall be are jointly and separately severally
responsible for exercising the supervision and control of the elevator
operations necessary to secure full compliance with the act, the rules
promulgated under the act, and all other laws and rules related to elevating
devices.
R 408.7023 Appeals to the board.
Rule 23. (1) Any person, firm, or
corporation aggrieved by any decision, ruling, or order of the director or of
the department may appeal within 15 days from date of mailing of the decision, ruling,
or order to the board, for a hearing before the board in accordance with
pursuant
to
section 8(d) of the elevator safety board act, of the act, MCL
408.808.
An appeal must specify the
reasons and the relief sought and shall be submitted to the director for
presentation to the board.
(2) A $200.00 250.00 non-refundable
nonrefundable
fee
shall must
be
made to the department at the time the appeal is filed. Checks, or
money orders, e-checks, cashier’s checks, or
credit card charges shall must be made payable to the
"State of Michigan."
(3) The board shall set a time for hearing of the appeal and provide written notice to the appellant at least 10 days before the date set for hearing.
(4) A request for an adjournment shall
must
be
filed in writing at least 5 days before the date set for hearing. The board or
the director may, for good cause, grant an adjournment.
(5) If the appellant fails to appear at the time set for hearing, the board may proceed with the hearing and decide the case in the absence of the appellant. The board may affirm, modify, or set aside the ruling of the department and shall notify the director and the appellant in writing of its decision.
R 408.7023a Variance requests.
Rule 23a. (1)Any A person, firm, or
corporation upon application in specific cases, may request a variation of the
requirements of the rules when it is clearly evident that exceptions or variations
are necessary to prevent undue hardship or when existing conditions prevent compliance
with the literal requirements of the act and these rules. The request shall
must
be
on a form prescribed by the department. and A person, firm, or
corporation shall
specify on the form the reasons for the variance and the relief
sought. The
form
and shall must be submitted to the department for review.
(2) A $75.00 100.00 nonrefundable fee
shall must
be
paid to the department
at the time the variance request is filed. Checks, or money orders, e-checks,
cashier’s checks, or credit card charges shall must be made payable to
the “State of Michigan”.
(3) The department may submit the variance request to the board for its action. The department shall set a time for reviewing a request submitted to the board and provide written notice to the appellant at least 10 days before the date set for the review.
(4) A request for an adjournment shall
must
be
filed in writing by the appellant at least 5 days before the date set for the
review. The department or the board may, for good cause, grant an adjournment.
(5) If the appellant fails to appear at
the time set for the variance request, the action may proceed continue and the board may
decide the request in the absence of the appellant. The request may be
approved, denied, modified, or set aside. The department shall notify the appellant
in writing of the decision.
R
408.7023b Product approval
acknowledgement.
Rule 23b. (1) All elevating devices, equipment, systems, subsystems,
components, and functions must be reviewed for compliance with the current elevator
requirements and approved by the department prior to use in this state. An initial
$75.00 100.00 nonrefundable application fee shall
must be made to the department at the
time of application.
(2) All product approval acknowledgement requests must be on a form prescribed by the department
and accompanied by a compliance document that reflects
compliance with the corresponding requirements and supporting documents, including, but not limited to, drawings, wiring diagrams, factor
of safety calculations, certifications, and any other information the department
finds necessary for the specific review.
(3) A letter on the manufacturer’s letterhead, signed by an engineer who is employed by the manufacturer, must accompany the documentation. The letter must state that when installed per manufacturer specifications, the unit will comply with the applicable standards or codes, or both, that are adopted by reference in R 408.7003.
(3)(4) A rate of $75.00 100.00 per hour shall may be charged for special services of
a product review. The total charges shall be are determined on an hourly basis for
the review upon completion. An approval acknowledgement may not be granted until full
payment of these services has been received.
R 408.7024 Applicability of rules and manual.
Rule 24. Elevators, as defined in section
3 of the act,
MCL 408.803, that were installed before the effective date of this code edition
shall must
comply
with the Michigan elevator laws and rules in effect at the time of adoption of
this code until the device is altered. All other approved existing features or
components of the elevator shall must comply with these rules and shall
be maintained as described in the American society of mechanical engineers (ASME)
guide for inspection of safety code for existing elevators, and escalators, and moving
walks ASME A17. 2-2012 17.3, which is adopted by reference in R
408.7003.
R 408.7025 Service
and examination Maintenance of power elevators; frequency;
exceptions.
Rule 25. (1) A power elevator,
except a private residence elevator, private residence inclined elevator, private
residence platform lift, or private residence stairway chairlift, shall must be serviced
maintained
by and
examined for defects by a licensed an elevator journeyperson who is licensed in
this state
at least once every 90 days, except for the following devices, which shall
must
be
serviced maintained
and
examined
at least once every 180 days:
(a) Dumbwaiters.
(b) One-person elevators, electric and hand-powered.
(c) Platform lifts and stairway chairlifts in buildings other than private residences.
(d) Private residences inclined elevators installed under the requirements of the act for use by multiple residences.
(2) An accessible ongoing written record of
all service and examination maintenance and testing shall must be maintained kept in the machine
room or on-site if a machine room does not exist.
CHAPTER 2. ALL ELEVATORS
R 408.7029 Dormant elevators.
Rule 29. (1) An elevator, escalator,
or moving walk which that is inactive for 1 year shall must be classified as dormant
and placed out of service in compliance with section 8.11.1.4(b) of the ASME
A17.1 code.
(2) A permit must be obtained and the elevator may not be placed into service until it has been inspected and tested by a general inspector, except as provided in section 15 of the act, MCL 408.815.
(2)(3) A platform lift
or stairway chairlift which that is inactive for 1 year shall
must
be
classified as dormant and placed out of service as follows:
(a) The device shall must be lowered and any
suspension means removed.
(b) The power feed lines shall must be disconnected from
the machine disconnect switch and taped in compliance with section 10.1.6 of
the ASME A18.1 code,
as adopted by reference in R 408.7003.
(c) All landing entrances shall
must
be
secured in a closed position from inside the runway or hoistway.
(d) Folding type devices shall must be secured against
movement.
(3)(4) Before a dormant elevating
device may be placed in service, an
alteration permit must be applied for and approved by the department. The
dormant elevating device it shall must be inspected by
the department and shall conform to these rules and the applicable section
of the standard.
R 408.7030 Elevator and escalator monitoring.
Rule 30. All elevators and escalators
may be monitored from a remote location.
Monitoring shall must consist of passing information from
the elevator control to a remote location for the collection of information. A device shall may not have the
capability to adjust, alter, change, or reset any switch, parameter, or system
of the elevator control from any location except the corresponding car, hoistway,
machine room, lobby panel, or fire command center. The device shall may not be capable of
bypassing or resetting any safety or electrical protective device. The monitoring means may be used to
initiate car and hall landing calls or to secure floors from access. information collected shall must be made available
to the department upon request. A system related to the operation of an
elevator or escalator that interfaces and communicates with the device and any
other device must also comply with this rule.
CHAPTER 3. ASME A17.1 MODIFICATIONS
R 408.7031a ASME
A17.7/CSA B44.7 Automated
equipment utilizing elevator.
Rule 31a. Section
1.2.1 of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code is amended to read as follows:
1.2.1 The purpose
of this code is to provide for the safety of life and limb, and to promote the public
welfare. Compliance with this code shall be achieved by either subdivisions
(a), (b) and (d) or (c) and (d):
(a) Conformance with the requirements in
ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
(b) Conformance with some of the requirements
in ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and for systems, subsystems, components, or functions
that do not conform with certain requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44, conform with
the applicable requirements in ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7. Where the Michigan elevator
rules make an exception to, addition to, or an amendment of, an ASME A17.1/CSA B44
code section the Michigan elevator rules shall govern over the corresponding section
in ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 and shall also obtain department approval.
(c) Conformance with the requirement in ASME
A17.7/CSA B44.7. Where Michigan elevator rules make an exception to, addition
to, or an amendment of, an ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code section the provisions of the
Michigan elevator rules shall govern over the corresponding section in ASME
A17.7/CSA B44.7 and shall also obtain department approval.
(d)
Any ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 certifications that violate the Michigan elevator rules
exceptions, additions, or modifications to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 shall require
approval from the department. Not more than 1 elevator in a bank may be
occupied by an automated device at any 1 time. If a single elevator bank is selected
due to normal power supply loss, automated devices may not utilize that car. General
public passenger cars may not be used to transport automated devices.
(2) A maintenance program for devices must be instituted by the building owner and be available to the requestor upon request.
(3) Devices that utilize multiple carts must be tested annually with all possible variations of carts. Records must be kept onsite and be available to the requestor upon request.
(4) All circuitry and controllers must be kept out of elevator machine rooms and control spaces.
(5) Proper signage must be posted at each elevator connected to the automated devices. Signs must include both of the following language:
(a) Do not enter or use elevator if automated carts are entering, exiting, or on the car.
(b) Service elevator interfaced with automated carts, “Stand clear!”
(6) Any interfacing must comply with R 408.7030.
R 408.7031b Guards between adjacent pits.
Rule 31b. Section 2.2.3 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows: Guards must be provided between adjacent pits. The guard must be not less than 2,000mm, or 79 inches, from the pit floor, metal unperforated or perforated, with openings that will reject a ball of 50 mm, or 2 inches. It must be supported and braced such that it will not deflect more than 25mm, or 1 inch, when subjected to a force of 4.79 kPa (100lbf/ft2) applied horizontally at any point. The guard may extend not less than 305mm, or 12 inches, horizontally on each side of the ladder.
NOTE: A single horizontal structural element at the top of a pit ladder, used to stabilize the vertical side rails, is not considered a rung or handgrip.
EXCEPTION: The guard may be omitted if the clearance between the underside of the car sling when resting on a fully compressed buffer and the bottom of the pit is not less than 2.13m, or 7 feet.
R 408.7033a Sumps and sump pumps.
Rule 33a. Section 2.2.2.6 of ASME A17.1 is amended to read as follows: Sumps and sump pumps in pits, where provided, must be covered. Covers must be secured and level with the pit floor and be either a recessed grate type or solid. If solid, it must have means to permit water flow to comply with section 2.2.2.5 of ASME 17.1.
R 408.7034 Enclosure of machine rooms and machinery spaces.
Rule 34. Section 2.7.1 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
2.7.1. Machines, control equipment, sheaves,
and other machinery shall may not be exposed to the weather. Machine
room, control room, and machinery-space enclosures shall must conform to section
2.7.1.1 or 2.7.1.2, and shall also conform to 2.7.1.3 of the ASME A17.1
code, as applicable.
Machine rooms and control rooms shall must be located at a hoistway
landing associated with the equipment within the room. Elevator machine and
control rooms may be located overhead, adjacent to, underneath the hoistway, or
at a remote location. The entrance to the machine room or control room shall
may
be
not more than 25 feet, clear unobstructed walking pathway from the elevator
hoistway door. The distance from the machine room door to the hoistway door
may be over 25 feet when the machine room is located directly above the hoistway
in a conventional layout. Pit and hoistway access doors shall may not be a direct access
between a hoistway enclosure and machine room or control room.
Elevators installed without a machine room or control room shall must locate the required
disconnecting means in a single machinery space or control space
outside of the hoistway in a separate dedicated
control space that is readily accessible and adjacent to the control space that
contains the control, located within 25 feet clear unobstructed walking
pathway of the elevator hoistway door, inspection, and test panel,. and at the
same hoistway landing.
The disconnecting means shall must be located
in a single dedicated space, or dedicated room, intended with or
without full body entry, and shall be secured so only the elevator journeyperson
or other qualified personnel may gain access. at a distance not
to exceed 25 feet from the landing that contains the elevator control, inspection,
or test panel. The disconnecting means must be secured so that only elevator journeyman
and qualified personnel may gain access. If the controller is within a manufacture’s
door frame, signage must be placed at or near the frame with the specific
location of the disconnecting means.
Access
to machine rooms, control rooms, machine spaces, or control spaces shall
may
not
be through restrooms, lavatories, locker rooms, or associated vestibules.
Where enclosed ceilings are required or provided, they shall
must
be
of a solid type with no access panels. drop
type ceilings shall are not be permitted. Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery
spaces, and control spaces shall may not be used as a pass through or
for access to other areas. Building
access panels or doors are prohibited in these areas.
R 408.7034a Location of equipment.
Rule 34a. Section 2.7.6.3.2 of the ASME A 17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
2.7.6.3.2 The motor controller shall must be located in a
machinery space within the hoistway, a machine room, or control room. A motor
controller shall may not be located outside the specified spaces. Regardless of location,
illumination of 19fc, meaning foot candles, must be provided where controller
work is to be performed.
R 408.7037a Illumination of cars and lighting fixtures.
Rule 37a. Section 2.14.7.1.4 of ASME A17.1 is amended to read as follows:
2.14.7.1.4 Each elevator shall must be provided with at least 2 electric
light fixtures and a ground
fault circuit interrupter convenience outlet fixture duplex receptable on the car top.
The 2 light fixtures combined shall must provide an illumination
level of not less than 10 fc at any point on the car top. The
light fixtures shall must be permanent and be of the fixed or portable
type and shall be equipped with guards.
R 408.7040a Phase I emergency recall operation.
Rule 40a. Section 2.27.3.1.5 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
All “ FIRE RECALL” switches must be provided with an illuminated visual signal. The visual signal must be 1 of the symbols shown in Fig.2.27.3.1.6(h) to indicate when Phase I Emergency Recall Operation is in effect.
R 408.7041 Machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and control rooms.
Rule 41. Sections 3.7 and 3.7.1 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
3.7. A machinery space outside the hoistway containing a hydraulic machine and
an elevator controller shall must be a machine room. The hydraulic machine
shall must
be
located in a machine space within the elevator hoistway or outside
the hoistway in an elevator machine room. Hydraulic machines being installed
in the line of movement of an elevator car or where an affected person is required
to work in the line of movement of an elevator car must be prohibited. The elevator controller
shall must
be
accessible only from a machine room, control room, or hoistway.
3.7.1. Hydraulic machines, control equipment, sheaves, and other machinery shall may not be exposed to the
weather. Machine room, control room, and machinery-space enclosures shall
must
conform
to the requirements of sections 2.7.1 to 2.7.7 and 2.7.9 of the ASME A17.1 code
and the following:
Machine rooms and control rooms shall must be located at a hoistway
landing associated with the equipment within the room. Elevator machine and
control rooms may be located overhead, adjacent to, underneath the hoistway, or
at a remote location. The entrance to the machine room or control room shall
must
be
not more than 25 feet, clear unobstructed walking pathway from the elevator
hoistway door. The distance from the machine room door to the hoistway door
may be over 25 feet when the machine room is located directly above the hoistway
in a conventional layout. Pit and hoistway access doors shall may not be for direct
access between a hoistway enclosure and machine room or control room. Regardless of location,
illumination of 19fc, meaning foot candles, must be provided where controller
and machinery work is to be performed.
Elevators
installed without a machine room or control room shall must locate the required
disconnecting means in a single machinery space or control space outside
of
the
hoistway in
a separate dedicated control space, readily accessible and adjacent to the control
space that contains the control, Located within 25 feet clear unobstructed
walking pathway of the elevator hoistway door, inspection, and test panel,
and at the same hoistway landing.
The
disconnecting means shall must be located in a single dedicated
space, or dedicated room, intended with or without full body entry,
at
a distance not to exceed 25 feet from the landing that contains the elevator
control, inspection, or test panel. and The disconnecting means
shall must be secured so that only so only the
elevator journeyperson journeyman or other and qualified personnel
may gain access.
Signage must be placed in plain view, at or near the controller, and state the location
of the disconnecting means.
Access to machine rooms, control rooms, machine spaces, or control spaces shall
may
not
be through restrooms, lavatories, locker rooms, or associated vestibules. Where
enclosed ceilings are required or provided, they shall must be of a solid type
with no access panels. drop type
ceilings shall are
not
be permitted. Machine rooms,
control rooms, machinery spaces, and control spaces shall may not be used as a pass
through or for access to other areas. Building
access panels or doors are prohibited in these areas.
R 408.7041a. Fire extinguishers.
Rule 41a. Section 8.6.6.5 of ASME A17.1 is amended to read as follows: In jurisdictions not enforcing the National Building Code of Canada, Class “ABC” fire extinguishers must be provided in elevator machine rooms, control rooms, and control spaces outside the hoistway intended for full bodily entry, and walk-in machinery and control rooms for escalators and moving walks; and they must be located convenient to the access door.
For machine-room-less (MRL) installations, Class “ABC” fire extinguishers must be conspicuously located where they are readily accessible outside of the elevator hoistway within 21 ft (6.4m) of the centerline of each elevator entrance associated with the controller.
R 408.7045 Shutoff valves; gauge snaps; underground piping; tags.
Rule 45. Section 3.19.4.1 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
3.19.4.1 A shutoff valve shall
must be provided on
a new or modernized hydraulic elevator and shall be installed in the
cylinder supply line within the elevator machine room. If the hoistway is remotely
located from the machine room, then a shutoff valve shall must also be provided in
the elevator pit.
Where the hydraulic machine is located in the hoistway, the manually operated
shutoff valve may be located inside the hoistway, provided that it is accessible
from outside the hoistway to elevator personnel only.
R 408.7046 Pressure gauge fittings.
Rule 46. Section 3.19.4.5 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
3.19.4.5 A new hydraulic machine shall
must
be
provided with the necessary permanent pressure gauge snap-on fittings or
permanent gauges, with a shut off valve to allow pressure readings at each
pump for checking operating pressures. The gauge or fitting shall must be located on the jack
side of the check valve or immediately adjacent to the hydraulic control valve.
Where the hydraulic machine is located in the hoistway, the pressure gauge
fittings shall only be accessible to elevator personnel from outside the hoistway.
R 408.7048a. Rupture or overspeed valve.
Rule 48a. Section 5.3.2.2.2 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
A pressure switch must be provided to remove power from the pump motor and the control valve unless there is positive pressure at the control valve.
A rupture or overspeed valve must be provided on all roped hydraulic jacks, either cable or chain, to stop the flow of fluid and arrest the descent of the car in the event of line or pipe rupture.
R 408.7054 Skirt deflector devices.
Rule 54. Section 6.1.3.3.10 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
6.1.3.3.10 Deflector devices shall be
are
permitted.
Where provided, deflector devices shall must extend from skirt
panels parallel to the escalator path of travel. Means to secure such these deflector devices
may be on the exposed surface of the skirt. All fasteners shall must be of steel with machine
screw threads. Any exposed fastener heads shall be of the tamper-resistant
type and flush to within 1 mm, or (0.04 inch).
(1) Rigid elements shall must comply be in compliance
with the following conditions:
(a) Horizontal protrusions extending
above the step shall must be 18 mm, or (0.75 inch), maximum. Corners
or changes in profile shall must be rounded or beveled.
The exposed surfaces of such elements shall
must
be
smooth and permanently treated with a low-friction material.
(b) On the incline, the area of any
protrusion shall must lie entirely offset outward from a line
beginning on the vertical portion of the skirt panel measured 25 mm, or (1 inch), vertically above the
step nose line. The lower surface shall must be beveled not less
than 10 degrees upward and the upper surface shall must be beveled not less
than 15 degrees downward in compliance with Figure 6.1.3.3.10 of the ASME A17.1
code.
(c) At the upper and lower landing, any
protrusion shall must lie entirely above a line beginning on the
vertical portion of the skirt panel 50 mm, or (2 inches), above the step nose
line. The lower surface shall must be beveled not less than 10 degrees
upward and the upper surface shall must be beveled not less
than 15 degrees downward. Any rigid elements at the landings shall must smoothly blend
into the rigid elements along the incline in accordance with the radius of curvature
of the transition zone.
(d) If attached to the skirt, rigid
elements shall must
withstand
a force of 900 N (200 lbf) perpendicular to the line of attachment of the element
without detachment or permanent deformation. The force shall be applied to an
area of 645 mm² (1 inch²).
(2) Flexible elements shall must be in compliance comply with the following
conditions:
(a) The horizontal protrusion
extending from the skirt surface above the step shall must be 50 mm, or (2 inches), maximum.
(b) Shall Must be capable of deflecting
to an angle of 10 degrees or greater above the horizontal protrusion.
(c) Noncontinuous flexible elements shall
be are
allowed
to deflect to allow a maximum of 9.5 mm, or (0.375 inch), interference with
any point on the step surface.
(d) Continuous flexible elements shall
may
not
deflect such that they can contact the steps.
R 408.7054a Code data plate. Rescinded.
Rule 54a. Section 8.6.1.5.1 of the ASME
A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
8.6.1.5.1 A data plate that indicates the code and edition in effect at the
time of installation and any alteration as described in section 8.7.1.8 of the
ASME A17.1 code may be provided. The data plate may also specify the code and
edition in effect at the time of any alteration and the applicable requirements
of section 8.7 of the ASME A17.1 code.
R 408.7057 Applicability of alteration requirements.
Rule 57. Section 8.7.1.1 of the ASME A17.1 code is amended to read as follows:
8.7.1.1 (1) If an alteration is
performed
to the elevator or any of its subsystems, regardless of any other requirements of
section 8.7 of the ASME A17.1 code, then the installation the alteration, at a minimum, shall
must
conform
to both of the following requirements:
(a)The Michigan This state’s elevator laws and
rules at the time of installation.
(b) The Michigan This state’s elevator laws and
rules for the alteration at the time of any alteration.
(2) A permit shall must be obtained and
the elevator shall may not be placed into service until it has
been inspected and tested in the presence of a general inspector, except as provided
in section 15 of the act, MCL 408.815.
R 408.7057a Code data plate Bottom car clearances.
Rule 57a. Section 8.7.1.8 of the ASME
A17.1 code is amended to read as follows: Section 2.15.9.2(c)
of ASME A17.1 is amended to read as follows:
8.7.1.8. A data plate may be provided as required by section 8.6.1.5 of the
ASME A17.1 code. In jurisdictions enforcing national building code of Canada,
the data plate required by 8.9.1 shall include the code and edition in effect
at the time of alteration and the requirements in section 8.7 of the ASME
A17.1 code that were applicable to the alteration. Where the
installation is the result of replacement or modernization utilizing an existing
hoistway and pit, the toe guard may be reduced in length utilizing an existing hoistway
and pit, provided the car speed does not exceed 150 feet per minute. The toe
guard may be reduced in length proportionate to the maximum length the pit
depth will allow complying with section 2.4.1.5. At no time may the toe guard
be shorter than the leveling or truck zone plus 75mm, or 3 inches.
R 408.7058a Escalators; general requirements
electrical
protective devices.
Rule 58a. Section 8.7.6.1.1 6.1.6.3 of the ASME A17.1
code is amended to read as follows:
8.7.6.1.1 A change in component parts that are interchangeable in form, fit,
and function is an alteration and shall comply with the requirements in this
section as described in section 8.6.3.1 of the ASME A17.1 code.
The addition of a component or a device that was not part of the original design
is an alteration and shall conform to the requirements of section 8.7.6.1 of
the ASME A17.1 code for that device or component.
The requirements of section 6.1.3.6.5 of the ASME A17.1 code do not apply to existing
escalators that were not required to comply with this requirement at the time
of the original installation. Electrical protective devices must be
provided pursuant to 6.1.6.3 through 6.1.6.3.16 and be the manually resetting
type. Automatic resetting of a safety device within these codes is prohibited.
R 408.7058b Moving walks; general
requirements electrical
protective devices.
Rule 58b. Section 8.7.6.2.1 6.2.6.3 of the ASME A17.1
code is amended to read as follows:
8.7.6.2.1. A change in component parts that are interchangeable in form, fit,
and function is an alteration and shall comply with the requirements in this
section as described in section 8.6.3.1 of the ASME A17.1 code.
The addition of a component or a device that was not part of the original design
is an alteration and shall conform to the requirements of section 8.7.6.2
of the ASME A17.1 code for that device or component.
When multiple driving machines per moving walk are utilized, operating and safety
devices required by section 8.7.6.2 of the ASME A17.1 code shall simultaneously
control all driving machines. Electrical protective devices must be
provided pursuant to 6.2.6.3.1 through 6.2.6.3.12 and be the manually resetting
type. Automatic resetting of a safety device within these codes is prohibited.
R 408.7059a Periodic test tags.
Rule 59a. Section 8.6.1.7.2 8.10.1.1.1 of the ASME A17.1
code is amended to read as follows:
8.6.1.7.2 8.10.1.1.1. The acceptance
inspection must be made by an inspector employed by the authority having jurisdiction.
All parts of the installation must be inspected for conformity with the requirements
of this state’s elevator laws, these rules, and section 8.10 of the ASME A17.1 and
ASME 17.2. An
approved paper tag with the applicable code requirement or requirements and
date or dates performed, and the name of the person or firm performing the
test, shall must
be
installed in the machine room or machine space for all periodic tests.
R 408.7060 Three-year inspection and test requirements.
Rule 60. Section 8.6.5.15.3 is added to the ASME A17.1 code to read as follows:
8.6.5.15.3. (1) Cylinders shall
must
be
tested at intervals of not more than 36 months.
(2) Three-year inspection and test requirements
are
as follow.:
(a)
The relief valve setting must shall be in compliance
comply with section
3.19.4.2 of the ASME A17.1 code. The relief valve shall must be resealed if the
relief valve setting is altered or if the seal is broken.
(b) Test the relief valve setting by first inching the empty car upward to engage the
plunger stop ring or to engage other suitable blocking provided and then apply pressure
from the pump to check the setting. A copy of test forms must be maintained on site in the machine room or space available to elevator personnel pursuant to section
8.6.1.4.1 of ASME A17.1. Procedures for set test are as follows:
(i) Put rated load in the car and locate it at any convenient level.
(ii) Open the disconnect switch and locate the elevation of the platform with respect
to a convenient reference.
(iii) For cylinders that are not completely exposed, after not less than 2 hours, note
the position of the platform with respect to the chosen reference. For cylinders that are
completely exposed, after not less than 30 minutes, note the position of the platform with
respect to the chosen reference. A change in the car position during a cylinder test that
cannot be accounted for by visible oil leakage or temperature change of the oil indicates
a failure of some type requiring further inspections, tests, or repairs. An accessible
written record of all oil levels and all
oil added shall must be maintained in the machine room.
CHAPTER 4. ASME A18.1 MODIFICATIONS
R 408.7062 Runway entrance.
Rule 62. Section 2.1.1.2 of the ASME A18.1 code is amended to read as follows:
2.1.1.2 The runway entrance shall
must
be
guarded at the upper landing by a door of unperforated construction not wider
than the platform plus 1 inch, or (25.4 millimeters). The door shall
must
be
self-closing
or power operated
and guard the entire opening to a height equal to or higher than the height of the
platform enclosure. The openings created in the runway by these doors shall
must
provide
a minimum vertical clearance of 6 feet 8 inches. The doors shall must guard the entire area
of the openings except for space necessary for operation. Space necessary for
operation shall must reject a ball 12 mm, or (0.5 inches.), in diameter. The
lift side of the landing doors and sill shall must present a smooth surface
located not closer than 10 mm, or (0.375 inches.), or more than 20 mm, or (0.75 inches.), from the platform
floor.
CHAPTER 6. ANSI A10.4 MODIFICATIONS
R 408.7071 Location.
Rule 71. Section 5.4.8 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:
5.4.8. (1) A personnel hoist shall
must
be
installed not less than 10 feet from any other lifting or lowering apparatus except
other personnel hoists.
(2) A hoistway shall may not be located either
partially or wholly over sidewalks or passageways.
(3) If tower cranes or any other lifting
or lowering apparatus are installed such that the boom, load, or trolley may go
over or into the 10-foot restricted area, then the personnel hoist shall
must
be
unoccupied anytime the boom, or trolley passes over the restricted area. The evacuation
of the personnel hoist shall must be the responsibility of the crane
operator and the general contractor.
R 408.7079 Rated load safety test.
Rule 79. Section 26.4.8 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:
26.4.8 A rated load safety test, as required
by section 26.2.1.1 of the ANSI A10.4 standard, shall must be performed by a
licensed elevator contractor in the presence of a general elevator inspector
every 90 days. Periodic
inspections may be conducted every 30 days and the appropriate fees assessed at
the discretion of the department.
R 408.7081a Operators.
Rule 81a. Section 30.3 of the ANSI A10.4 standard is amended to read as follows:
30.3 The user shall ensure that the operators are knowledgeable and capable of performing the duties outlined in the operating manual and are capable of recording such activity in their log. A list certifying the training of any operator must be kept in the on-site documentation. Only authorized personnel listed in that document may operate the lift.