Section 12-A3009. AMENDMENTS TO ASME STANDARD A17.1

 

3009.1 ASME A17.1, Section 1.2.1.

 

Strike Section 1.2.1 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 1.2.1 to ASME A17.1 in its place to read as follows:

1.2.1 Purpose.  The purpose of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, is to provide for the safety of life and limb, and to promote the public welfare.  Compliance with this Safety Code shall be achieved by:

(a) Conformance with the requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44; or

 

(b) Using an alternative method approved in conformance with the requirements of Section 104.11, Alternative Materials, Equipment, Methods of Construction and Design, 12 DCMR A, for systems, subsystems, components, or functions that do not conform with certain requirements in ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

 

3009.2 ASME A17.1, Section 2.2.

 

Strike Section 2.2.4.2.2 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 2.2.4.2.2 in its place to read as follows:

2.2.4.2.2 The ladder rungs, cleats, or steps shall be a minimum of 400 mm (16 in.) wide. When obstructions are encountered, the width shall be permitted to be decreased to less than 400 mm (16 in.).  The reduced width shall be as wide as the available space permits, but not less than 304.8 mm (12 in.).

 

Insert new Section 2.2.2.7 to ASME A17.1, Section 2.2, to read as follows

 

2.2.2.7  Where a cord and plug connection type of sump pump is located in elevator pits, a non GFCI dedicated single receptacle compliant with NEMA 4 requirement for “Wet Duty” usage shall be provided.

3009.3 ASME A17.1, Section 2.27.

 

Strike Section 2.27.1.1 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 2.27.1.1.1 in its place to read as follows:

 

2.27.1.1.1 A two-way communications means between the car and a location staffed by authorized personnel shall be provided and an audible signaling device shall be provided. It shall be operable from the emergency stop switch, where required by Section 2.26.2.5, and from a switch identified as “ALARM,” which shall be provided in or adjacent to each car operating panel.  The “ALARM” switch or visual identification shall illuminate when the “ALARM” switch is actuated.  One audible signaling device shall be permitted to be used for a group of elevators.  The audible signaling device shall:

 

(a)Have a rated sound pressure rating of not less than 80 dBA and no more than 90 dBA at 3 m (10 ft);

 

(b)Respond without delay after the switch has been activated;

 

(c)Be located inside the building and audible inside the car and outside the hoistway; and

 

(d)For elevators with a travel greater than 30 m (100 ft), be duplicated as follows:

 

(1) One device shall be mounted on the car; and

 

(2) A second device shall be placed at the designated level.

Strike Section 2.27.1.1.5 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 2.27.1.1.5 in its place to read as follows:

 

2.27.1.1.5  If the two-way emergency communications or if the audible signaling device  means are normally connected to the building power supply, they shall automatically transfer to a source of standby or emergency power as required by the applicable building code, or where applicable, Standard for Health Care Facilities (ANSI/NFPA-99, after the normal power supply fails.  The power source shall be capable of providing power for illumination of the visual indication [see 2.27.1.1.3(c)] within the car, and the means of emergency communications for at least 4 hours; and the audible signaling device (see 2.27.1.2) for at least 1 hour. 

3009.4 ASME A17.1, Section 3.26.

 

Strike Section 3.26.10 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 3.26.10 in ASME A17.1 in its place to read as follows:

 

3.26.10 Auxiliary Power Lowering Operation. In the absence of an emergency power supply, an auxiliary power supply shall be provided solely for the purpose of lowering the car in the case of main power failure.  The auxiliary lowering operation shall conform to 3.26.10.1 through 3.26.10.3.

 

3.26.10.1  Auxiliary lowering shall be permitted to be initiated, provided that all operating and control devices, including door open and close buttons function as with normal power supply, except that the following devices shall be permitted to be bypassed or made inoperative:

 

(a) Landing and car floor registration devices (or call buttons);

 

(b) Devices enabling operation by designated attendant (hospital service, attendant operation);

 

(c) Devices initiating emergency recall operation to the recall level, unless otherwise specified in Section 3.27; and

 

(d) “FIRE OPERATION” switch, unless otherwise specified in Section 3.27.

 

3.26.10.2  When the auxiliary lowering operation has been initiated, the car shall descend directly to the lowest landing, except that the operating system shall be permitted to allow one or more intermediate stops, and then, after a predetermined interval, the car shall proceed to the lowest landing, provided the auxiliary power supply is of sufficient capacity to open and close doors at each intermediate stop.

 

3.26.10.3  If the car and landing doors are power operated, and if the auxiliary power supply is of adequate capacity, the doors shall open when the car stops at the lowest landing and shall close after a predetermined interval.

 

NOTE (3.26.10):  For the main disconnect switch auxiliary contact, see ANSI/NFPA70 and CSA-C22.1 requirements, where applicable (see Part 9).

 

3009.5 ASME A17.1, Section 8.6.

Strike Section 8.6.1.2.1(d) of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 8.6.1.2.1(d) to ASME A17.1 in its place to read as follows:

8.6.1.2.1(d)  The Maintenance Control Program shall be accessible to the elevator personnel and shall document compliance with 8.6. The Maintenance Control Program (MCP) shall be located on site, either in printed or digital media form.  Access to the MCP shall be provided on site for review/viewing and reference for inspectors and elevator personnel to properly perform their respective duties during inspection and testing of the equipment.  A MCP shall be provided for each different type of equipment installed.

Strike Section 8.6.4.19.7 of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 8.6.4.19.7 to ASME A17.1 in its place to read as follows:

 

8.6.4.19.7 Standby or Emergency Power Operation.  Operation of elevators equipped with standby or emergency power shall be tested to determine conformance with the applicable requirements (Item 1.17.2.1).  Automatic sequence of operation, if provided, shall be tested.  Tests shall be performed with no load in the car.

 

Strike Section 8.6.5.14.3(f) of ASME A17.1 and insert new Section 8.6.5.14.3(f) to ASME A17.1 in its place to read as follows:

8.6.5.14.3(f) Additional Tests.  The following tests shall also be performed:

 

(f) Standby Power Operation 8.6.5.14.3(f) (Item 1.17).  Automatic sequence of operation, if provided, shall be tested.

 

NOTE:  Absorption of regenerated power (Section 2.26.10) does not apply to hydraulic elevators.

 

 

authority

Section 10 of the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 (Act), effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-216; D.C. Official Code § 6-1409 (2012 Repl.)) and Mayor’s Order 2009-22, dated February 25, 2009, as amended.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2782 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).

EditorNote

The District of Columbia Building Code (2013), referred to as the “Building Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code as amended by the District of Columbia Building Code Supplement (2013)(12 DCMR A). The International Building Code is copyrighted by the International Code Council and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at:http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000001&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.