14C-3-8.0 General requirements.
The provisions of Part 8 of ASME A17.1 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Delete section 8.4.
2. Delete section 8.5.
3. Revise the first sentence of subsection 8.6.1.2.2 to read:
"The following documents specified in 8.6.1.2.2(a), (b), (c), and (e) shall be written and permanently kept on-site in the machine room, machinery space, control room, control space, or in the means necessary for test (2.7.6.4) in hard copy for each unit for elevator personnel."
4. Revise subsection 8.6.1.2.2, by inserting a new item (e) to read:
"(e) For the most recent 5 years or from the date of installation or adoption of this Code edition, whichever is less, signed written reports of:
(1) periodic inspections required by 8.11.1.1
(2) periodic tests required by 8.11.1.2."
5. Revise subsection 8.7.1.1, item (c) to read:
"Chapter 14C-4 when a modernization permit is required for the work."
6. Revise subsection 8.7.2.17 by inserting a new subsection to read:
"8.7.2.17.4 Any Change in Rise or Rated Speed. Any change in travel or rated speed of a winding drum machine not conforming to Requirement 2.24.1 shall require replacement of the driving machine with a traction type machine conforming to 8.7.2.25 or a hydraulic driving machine conforming to 8.7.3.23."
7. Revise subsection 8.7.2.27.4(a), by inserting a new item (6) to read:
"(6) Any change in travel or rated speed of a winding drum machine not conforming to Requirement 2.24.1 shall require replacement of the driving machine with a traction type machine conforming to 8.7.2.25 or a hydraulic driving machine conforming to 8.7.3.23."
8. Revise subsection 8.7.2.27.5, by inserting a new item (o) to read:
"(o) Any change in travel or rated speed of a winding drum machine not conforming to Requirement 2.24.1 shall require replacement of the driving machine with a traction type machine conforming to 8.7.2.25 or a hydraulic driving machine conforming to 8.7.3.23."
9. Revise subsection 8.7.2.27.6, by inserting a new item (q) to read:
"(q) Any change in travel or rated speed of a winding drum machine not conforming to Requirement 2.24.1 shall require replacement of the driving machine with a traction type machine conforming to 8.7.2.25 or a hydraulic driving machine conforming to 8.7.3.23."
10. Revise subsection 8.10.3.2.2, item (z) to read:
"(z) Hydraulic Cylinders (Item 2.36). For plunger stops [Item 3.4.3(a)], verify that a stop ring has been provided as required by 3.18.4.1.1 by inching the car against the stop ring from outside the car (not from the car top)."
11. Revise subsection 8.11.1.1 to read:
"The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements of the authority having jurisdiction as set forth in rules."
12. Revise subsection 8.11.1.1.1 to read:
"8.11.1.1.1. Periodic Inspections.
(a) Periodic inspections shall be made by an inspector employed by the authority having jurisdiction or by a person authorized by the authority having jurisdiction.
(b) The inspector shall submit a signed written report within five (5) business days of the completion of the inspection to the owner containing the following information:
(1) date of inspection(s)
(2) components or systems that have not been inspected
(3) code deficiencies noted during the inspection and the statement as to corrective action taken if any
(4) any additional information or form mandated by rule of the authority having jurisdiction
13. Revise subsection 8.11.1.1.2 to read:
"8.11.1.1.2. Periodic Tests.
(a) Periodic tests as required in 8.6 shall be performed by an elevator mechanic contractor. These tests shall be self-certified.
(b) The elevator mechanic contractor shall submit a signed written report to the owner containing the following information:
(1) date of inspection(s)
(2) type of test(s) performed
(3) detailed results of the test(s) including, but not limited to, speed, governor trip speed, safety slide distance, relief valve setting, escalator/moving walk brake, torque setting, etc.
(4) code deficiencies noted during the test
(5) statement as to corrective action taken if any
(6) any additional information or form mandated by rule of the authority having jurisdiction"
