Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.40.012 - APPROVAL OF NEW OR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
01.
Administrator Approval Required. If, due to construction or
technological impediments, an elevator or conveyance cannot comply with
applicable code requirements, approval of new or alternative construction or
technology may be requested from the administrator. Approval must be obtained
before commencement of construction. (3-28-23)
02.
Submission Deadline. Details
of the proposed construction or technology, including design, material
specifications and calculations, and such other information as may be
requested, must be submitted to the administrator at least thirty (30) days in
advance of the anticipated construction start date. (3-28-23)
a. The manufacturer of the new product or
system must provide the administrator with an Accredited Elevator/Escalator
Certification Organization (AECO) approval and certification in accordance with
ANSI/ASME A17.7 Performance-based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators or
engineering and test data demonstrating that the proposed technology is safe
for the intended purpose. (3-28-23)
b. The owner of the new product or system
must provide the administrator with a document in which the owner acknowledges
that the proposed technology is not governed by the applicable safety code and
assures the administrator that, at such time as the code is revised to include
the product or system, the owner will modify the product or system to bring it
into compliance. The owner must assure the administrator that if the product or
system cannot be modified or altered to bring it into compliance with the
applicable code it will be removed and replaced with code-compliant equipment.
(3-28-23)
c. The manufacturer of
the new product or system must provide training to Division personnel on the
proposed technology and any related products or systems at no cost to the
Division. (3-28-23)
03.
Engineer Approval. The information provided in compliance with the
foregoing requirements must be approved by an Accredited Elevator/Escalator
Certification Organization (AECO) or a registered professional engineer
experienced in elevator or conveyance design prior to submission to the
administrator. (3-28-23)
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