Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-25-.21 - New Installation - Platform Lifts (Wheelchair Lift) and Stairway Chairlifts

(1) All existing wheelchair lifts and stair lifts installed before January 1, 2002, including temporary installed and portable lifts shall comply with ASME A117.1 and A17.1.

(2) All new wheelchair lifts and stair lifts installed after January 1, 2002, including temporary installed and portable lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1 and A117. If these lifts penetrate a floor, they shall be in a fire rated hoistway and shall comply with Rule 120-3-25-.19(5).

(3) Residential platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) and stairway chairlifts may be installed and placed into service prior to inspection once the permit and stamped drawings are obtained by the installation company. The installation and testing shall be done to the requirements of ASME A18.1, the latest adopted version. The installation and testing will be done by a Class IIIR elevator mechanic and a test report signed by them showing that both the installation and all tests required in Section 10 of the Code have been completed. A copy of the permit will be posted at the location and a copy of the test report will be emailed to safety engineering. The permit inspection, to include all testing will be conducted as soon as possible after the installation by a certified elevator mechanic of the company that installed the equipment.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-25-.21

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-101.

Original Rule entitled "Certificate to Perform Elevator Installations, Alterations, Repairs, Maintenance or Inspections" adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013. Amended: F. Jan. 10, 2014; eff. Jan. 30, 2014. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 12, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2015. Repealed: New Rule entitled "New Installation - Platform Lifts (Wheelchair Lift) and Stairway Chairlifts" adopted. F. Dec. 4, 2020; eff. Dec. 29, 2020, as specified by the Agency.