Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-71.14 - Authorized companies-requirements
(1) Each year,
authorized companies will train their elevator mechanics who perform safety
tests on safety test procedures.
(2) For each conveyance owned by an
authorized company, the owner will obtain the services of a CEI who is not
employed by the authorized company or an inspector employed by the state to
witness the safety test.
(3) To
become authorized to perform safety tests, a company will submit a copy of its
procedures for performing safety tests. The director will review the procedures
for adequacy and will request modifications to the procedures or grant or deny
the authorization.
(4) Every five
years or within six months after the board adopts a new edition of ASME,
whichever is earlier, authorized companies will submit revised safety test
procedures for renewal of authorization. The director will review the
procedures for adequacy and will request modifications to the procedures or
grant or deny the authorization.
(5) Investigations. Investigations will take
place at the times and in the places the director directs. The director may
investigate for any reasonable cause. The director may conduct interviews and
utilize other reasonable investigatory techniques. Investigations may be
conducted without prior notice.
(6)
Suspension. If the director determines that a falsified safety test report was
submitted by an elevator mechanic , the director will suspend the authorization
of the elevator mechanic 's employer for six months. During the suspension, all
safety tests performed by any employee of the authorized company will be
witnessed by a state inspector or a CEI who is not employed by the suspended
authorized company.
(7) Suspension
procedures.
a. The director will notify an
authorized company of its suspension by certified mail or by other service as
permitted by Iowa Code chapter 17A.
b. The authorized company will have 20 days
to file a written notice of contest with the director . If the authorized
company does not file a written notice of contest in a timely manner, the
suspension will automatically be effective. If the authorized company does file
a written notice of contest in a timely manner, department hearing procedures
govern.
c. If the director finds,
pursuant to Iowa Code section
17A.18A, that public health,
safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the authorization may
be summarily suspended.
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(1) When safety tests will be performed.
a. Safety tests shall be performed on new and altered installations before they are placed in service.
b. Category 1 safety tests of wind turbine tower elevators shall be conducted after two years of operation, and category 5 safety tests of wind turbine tower elevators shall be performed after ten years of operation. Safety tests shall be made on all other conveyances pursuant to the schedules and procedures set forth in:
(1) The maintenance control plan for wind tower lifts exempted from ASME A17.1 by rule 875-72.12 (89A);
(2) The CCD for conveyances covered by ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44-07;
(3) The columns pertaining to "periodic tests" in Table N-l in the edition of ASME A17.1 currently adopted for new conveyances at rule 875-72.1 (89A);
(4) ASME A18.1(2003), Part 10; or
(5) ANSI A10.4-2007, Section 26.4.
(2) How safety tests will be reported. Within 30 days after completion of a safety test, the elevator mechanic shall file with the labor commissioner a report on an approved form and shall provide a copy of the form to the owner and to the witness, if applicable.
(3) How safety tests will be recorded. The elevator mechanic shall attach a tag showing the date of the test, the elevator mechanic 's name, and the type of test performed.
a. On electric traction elevators, the elevator mechanic shall attach the tag to the safety-releasing carrier.
b. On hydraulic elevators, the elevator mechanic shall attach the tag to the disconnecting switch or the controller.
c. On wheelchair lifts, the elevator mechanic shall attach the tag to the disconnecting switch.
d. On other conveyances covered by these rules, the commissioner's designee witnessing the acceptance safety test shall indicate the proper location of the tag. Subsequent test tags shall be attached in the same location.