8 AAC 78.270 - New construction and modifications
(a) To ensure that
a new tramway does not pose a danger to employees of the owner or operator or
to the public, plans for new tramway construction must be
(1) approved and sealed by an engineer who is
registered under AS 08.48 and who is competent in tramway design;
(2) approved in writing by the department
before the equipment is ordered; and
(3) in compliance with the safety
requirements adopted by reference in
8 AAC 78.250.
(b) Within 15 working days after receipt of
an engineer's approval under (a) of this section, the department will complete
its review and notify the operator that the design is approved or notify the
owner or operator of any deficiencies found.
(c) To ensure that the modification does not
pose a danger to employees of the owner or operator or the public, a
modification to a tramway must be
(1)
approved and sealed by an engineer who is registered under AS 08.48 and who is
competent in tramway design;
(2)
approved in writing by the department before the modification begins;
and
(3) in compliance with
8 AAC 78.250.
(d) The department will complete the
modification design review, and will notify the operator of any deficiencies
within 15 working days after receipt of an engineer's approval under (c) of
this section.
(e) Before it is used
by the public, a newly constructed tramway or a modification to a tramway must
be subjected to an acceptance inspection. Acceptance inspections shall be
witnessed by
(1) an inspector or a tramway
specialist; and
(2) the engineer
that approved and sealed the plans provided to the department under (a) or (c)
of this section.
(f) For
an acceptance inspection under (e) of this section, the inspector or tramway
specialist shall submit the inspection report to the department. Upon review of
the report, if the department determines that the tramway complies with
8 AAC 78.250 -
8 AAC 78.900, the department will issue to the owner or
operator a certificate of operation.
Notes
Authority:AS 05.20.050
AS 05.20.070
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