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Important Resources

 

Notice:  Safety Bulkhead Replacement Deadline July 1, 2011

 

Construction Checklist

 

Sump Pumps

 

Iowa Code

 

Chapter 89A

 

Administrative Rules

 

Chapter 71

Administration of the Conveyance Safety Program

 

Chapter 72

Conveyances Installed on or After January 1, 1975

 

Chapter 73

Conveyances Installed Prior to January 1, 1975

 

Links

 

Accessibility Requirements Enforced by the Department of Public Safety

 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

 

National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA)

 

Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Elevators and Other Conveyances

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

construction Personnel Hoists:  The Elevator Safety Board has proposed new administrative rules concerning construction personnel hoists.  The deadline to comment on the proposed rules is September 1, 2010.  To view the proposed rules and instructions for commenting on the rules, click here.

Access to Machine governors:  Because safe access to elevator governors is required for mechanics and inspectors, some older machines need to be upgraded.  A new rule requiring the upgrades became effective on June 23, 2010.  To view the new rule click here. 

Hoistway Safety Retainers:  A new rule requiring hoistway door safety retainers for elevators installed between 1993 and 2000 became effective June 23, 2010.  To view the new rule click here.

Occupational Safety and Health Compliance:  Elevator mechanics and inspectors are covered by occupational safety and health (OSHA) standards enforced by the Iowa Division of Labor Services.  The performance of a safety test, inspection, or maintenance work in a manner inconsistent with OSHA standards is prohibited.  The Consultation and Education Bureau can provide OSHA training and compliance assistance at no cost to the employer.

People on an elevatorElevators, escalators and related equipment are governed by Iowa Code Chapter 89A. 

State law requires that elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and related equipment comply with all applicable rules and statutes. No new installation or alteration work may begin in Iowa until the installer obtains the proper permit from the Iowa Division of Labor.  Applications for installation or alteration permits should be submitted eight weeks before work is scheduled to begin.  The permit is to be posted on the job site at the time the work begins. The equipment cannot be used until it passes inspection by a state inspector.

Accessibility requirements for elevators are enforced by the Department of Public Safety and local jurisdictions.  For more information, call (515) 725-6154 or visit http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/building/index.shtml. 

You may request that the Elevator Safety Board review an inspection report, grant a variance from a rule, or change a rule.  Click here for more information about the Elevator Safety Board. 

To contact the elevator staff, click here. 

The public can obtain information on the ASME Code pertaining to elevators or a variety of other reference materials by calling 1-800-THE-ASME (1-800-843-2763) or checking the link to the left.

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