New Installation Test

[Francis Vineyard]

A question was asked about where does the code require the inspection and testing of new installed wheel chair lifts and I wasn't able to find it. Chapter does specifically invite that personnel hoist shall be field tested; but I'm having difficulty with the language that specifically calls out the requirement for "inspection and testing" new installation including elevators, escalators, etc.

Is this requirement implied?

 

[peach]

Re: New Installation Test

Look in ASME 17.1 ..

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Re: New Installation Test

I have the A17.1 - 96 but I contacted one of our elevator inspectors in Richmond, emailed me VA administrative section 113 and chapter 30, only scheduled maintenance inspection is listed.

 

[peach]

Re: New Installation Test

There is actually a separate standard, I think, for lifts which include home installations. I have some good training material from a class I took a couple of years back. PM me your address, and I'll drop you a copy.

You probably need to go with the state administrative code, tho... (but the material makes great reading.. if you have insomnia)..

 

[Paul Sweet]

Re: New Installation Test

You can download the 2004 edition, which the VaUSBC incorporates, from this website:

http://bulk.resource.org/codes.gov/

Several states' elevator codes are listed. They all seem to be based on the 2004 edition. It's a 76 MB document, so it takes a little while to download.