section 108.
SPS 318.1802 (10) (a) and (b) are renumbered SPS 318.1802 (10) (am) 1. and 2. section 109.
SPS 318.1802 (10) (c) is renumbered SPS 318.1802 (10) (bm) and is amended to read:SPS 318.1802 (10) (bm) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME 18.1 section 2.11.2: A vertical platform lift meeting the requirements in ASME A18.1 sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, or 2.1.3 that is installed indoors in an area which is not visible to personnel at all times shall have emergency signaling devices provided in accordance with the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 2.11.1 and ASME A17.1 sections 2.27.1.1.1 to 2.27.1.1.3 and 2.27.1.1.5 except “in the elevator” and “in the car” mean “on the platform.”
section 110.
SPS 318.1810 (3) (a) 6. is created to read:SPS 318.1810 (3) (a) 6. Written approval of the building code authority where a conveyance is part of a required accessible route in an occupied building.
section 111.
SPS 318.1810 (4) and (5) are amended to read:SPS 318.1810 (4) Routine inspections and tests. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.2.1: Routine inspections and tests of sections 2 and 3 lifts shall be performed at intervals of not longer than one year. Routine inspections and tests of section 4 lifts shall be performed at intervals of not longer than 3 years.
(5) Inspections and test requirements. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.2.2: Routine inspections shall include the applicable items listed in ASME A18.1 sections 10.2.2.1 to 10.2.2.4. Where an inspection reveals a need for a test to be conducted, the licensed elevator inspector may order the test.
section 112.
SPS 318.1810 (7) is renumbered SPS 318.1810 (7) (a).section 113.
SPS 318.1810 (7) (Note) is repealed.section 114.
SPS 318.1810 (7) (a) (Note) is created to read:SPS 318.1810 (7) (a) Note: Forms required under this chapter are available on the department's website at https://dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P. O. Box 7302, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or call (608) 266-2112. section 115.
SPS 318.1810 (7) (b) and (c) are created to read:SPS 318.1810 (7) (b) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.1.3: The hydraulic control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements in ASME A17.1 8.10.3.2.2 (v).
(c) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 subsection 10.3.3.1 (b): For Type A safeties and Type A safety parts of Type C safeties, there shall be sufficient travel of the safety rollers or dogs remaining after the test to bring the platform and its rated load to rest on safety application at governor tripping speed. A metal tag shall be attached to the lift tower in a permanent manner that is readily visible to inspectors without disassembly, giving the date of the safety test together with the name of the person or firm who performed the test.
section 116.
SPS 318.1811 is created to read:SPS 318.1811 Maintenance logs. (1) Weekly operation procedure. The requirements in ASME A18.1 section 11.1.2 (c) are not included as part of this chapter.
(2) On-site documentation. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ASME A18.1 part 11.3: For a lift having an inspection and test panel, the inside cover of the inspection and test panel shall provide instructions for locating the on-site documentation. Instructions shall be permanently legible with lettering not less than 1/8 inch in height.
section 117.
Subchapter VI of chapter SPS 318 [follows SPS 318.1811] is created to read:SUBCHAPTER VI
CHANGES, ADDITIONS, OR OMISSIONS TO ANSI E1.42
SPS 318.4200 Entertainment technology.
(1)
General. Orchestra pit lifts shall be designed, constructed, installed, operated, maintained, tested, and inspected in accordance with ANSI E1.42, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.(2)
Changes, additions, and omissions. Changes, additions, or omissions to ANSI E1.42 are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department and are not requirements in ANSI E1.42. Note: The sections in this subchapter are generally numbered to correspond with the chapter numbering in ANSI E1.42. For example, section SPS 318.4201 corresponds to ANSI E1.42 Chapter 1. (3)
Retroactivity. The operation, testing, maintenance, and periodic inspection requirements of this subchapter apply to all orchestra pit lifts existing prior to the effective date of this subsection [LRB inserts date]. (4)
Pit access. Orchestra pit lifts installed after the effective date of this subsection … [LRB inserts date] in accordance with this subchapter shall include a means to access the pit for use when the lift is at the lowest landing. (5)
Stage fall protection plan. An orchestra pit lift owner shall develop and implement a protection plan to address the hazard of stage edge falls. Note: An example of a stage edge fall protection plan is available in ANSI E1.42 Annex B.
SPS 318.4201 Scope and application.
(1)
The statement in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.1.1 is not included as part of this subchapter.(2)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.2: This subchapter covers the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of orchestra pit lifts and the associated parts, rooms, spaces, and hoistways. (3)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.4: An orchestra pit lift that is not covered by this subchapter shall be subject to s. SPS 318.1700 (1). SPS 318.4202 Reference codes, standards, and specifications. Substitute the following requirement for ANSI E1.42 section 2.1: All references listed in ANSI E1.42 section 2.2 are informational only and are not requirements of this subchapter.
SPS 318.4203 Definitions.
(1)
Substitute the following definitions for the corresponding definitions specified in ANSI E1.42 chapter 3:(a)
“Authority having jurisdiction” means the department of safety and professional services, except as designated under s. SPS 318.1012.(b)
“Lifting load” means the load that the equipment is designed and installed to lift at the rated speed. (c)
“Qualified person” means one who is licensed for the corresponding work by the department under s. SPS 305.991. (d)
“Static load” means the live load that the orchestra pit lift is designed and installed to support while the lift platform is not in motion as provided by the manufacturer upon installation or as approved by the department. (2)
This is a department definition in addition to the definitions in ANSI E1.42 chapter 3: “Orchestra pit lift” has the meaning given in s. SPS 318.1004 (10) (g). SPS 318.4204 Design requirements.
(1)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.3.3: The horizontal gaps between the edges of the lift platform floor and fixed floors shall be greater than zero, in order to avoid direct contact, and not greater than ¾ inch. (2)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.1.4.1: The means of stopping and preventing unintended movement of the lift platform shall be tested at 100% of rated load. (3)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.1.4.1.2: An inherently self-locking gear reducer or actuator that resists motion by a restraining force 150% or greater than the applied force may be permitted for use as secondary means against uncontrolled or unintended movement, where available from the manufacturer. Where the secondary means is installed, it shall be inspected by a qualified person. (4)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.3.3.1: The horizontal gaps shall be measured between the edge of the lift platform surface and the edge of the fixed floor. (5)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.6.1: The illumination levels shall be a minimum of 19 foot candles at the controller with the door open or closed, at the main disconnect location, and at the drive machines. The remainder of the pit floor shall be a minimum of 10 foot candles, including at access levels, the route to controller and disconnect location, and any other Group 2 areas, in accordance with ASME A17.1, section 2.2.5, as applicable.SPS 318.4205 Control systems.
(1)
This is a department informational note to be used under ANSI E1.42 section 5.1.3: Note: See s. SPS 316.620 and NEC 620 for additional requirements. (2)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 5.5.4: When actual and stored position data differ, setting or restoring position data for the lift shall only be done by qualified or competent persons.(3)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 5.6.1.2: The circumstances requiring the override shall be investigated by a competent person before an override is engaged and may only be performed by an authorized person in communication with the operator. Override devices shall be located in a position so as to provide the authorized person a clear line of sight to the condition requiring the override. Indicators at all operator positions shall change state to inform the operator that the override has been engaged. The override device may not initiate motion without the direct action of the lift operator and shall limit speed and direction of travel while engaged.SPS 318.4206 Safety systems.
(1)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 6.3.1.2: Suitable active guarding mechanisms shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations or as approved by the department. (2)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 6.4.6: The emergency unlocking or unlatching release systems shall be accessible only to competent persons. SPS 318.4207 Installation and inspections.
(1)
Substitute the following for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.1.1: Orchestra pit lifts shall be tested in accordance with the applicable criteria in ASME A17.1 section 8.6. (2)
The requirement in ANSI E1.42 section 7.1.4 is not included as part of this subchapter.(3)
Substitute the following for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.2.2: Compliance testing may be observed by the department.(4)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.9.7.5: Any additional issues as identified by the manufacturer’s instructions or noted by the department during previous inspections. (5)
These are department rules in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 chapter 7: (a)
Periodic inspections shall be made at intervals not longer than one year.(b)
Periodic tests in conformance with ANSI E1.42 sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.8 shall be made at intervals not longer than one year.(c)
Periodic tests in conformance with ANSI E1.42 sections 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, and 7.10 shall be made at intervals not longer than 5 years. SPS 318.4208 Operation, maintenance, and repair.
(1)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.1.2: A written record of all trainings for competent persons and authorized persons, including the names of the competent persons, the names of the authorized persons, the names and affiliations of the trainers, and the dates of any training received from the trainers shall be maintained and shall be made available for inspection on request.
