APPENDIX B Interpretations A17.1

Interpretations ASME A17.1Safety Code for Elevators and EscalatorsAppendixAppendixABBackground - ASME A17.1, an American National Standard First edition published January 1921 Sponsored by American Engineering Standards Committee AESC January 1922 Several iterations later, ANSI became incorporated in October 1969 17th edition of the Code issued April 30, 2004 and effective October 31, 2004Operation Standards Committee meets several times each year Addenda published annually New editions, published at 3 to 5 year intervals, incorporate addenda Interpretations are reviewed and ratifiedSubcommittees Regulatory Advisory Council National Interest Review B44.1/A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment Code Coordination Dumbwaiter and ATD Earthquake Safety Editorial Electrical Elevators Used for Construction Emergency Operations Escalator and Moving Walk Evacuation Guide Existing Installations Hand and Sidewalk Elevator Hoistway Hydraulic Inclined Elevator Inspections International Standards Limited-Use/Limited-Application (LU/LA) Elevator Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Mechanical Design Mine Elevator New Technology Rack and Pinion and Special Purpose Personnel Elevator Residence Elevator Shipboard Elevator

Interpretations Requests for interpretation (and proposed revisions to the Code) should beaddressed to:Secretary, A17 Standards CommitteeThe American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park AvenueNew York, NY 10016E-mail: infocentral@asme.org Format:1. Subject - (Cite section number and concise description)2. Edition - (Cite applicable edition and supplement of the Code for which theinterpretation is being requested)3. Question - (Phrase the question as a request for an interpretation of a specificrequirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for anapproval of a proprietary design or situation. Where possible, phrase thequestion to permit a specific “yes” or “no” answer.) Specificity:Interpretation applies only to the edition and supplement cited Index of Interpretations:Maintain a complete list of interpretations by inquiry number, subject, question,answer, figures (where applicable) and approval dates.APM Standards Committee MeetingTampa, FloridaFebruary 19, 2009gwh

AppendixAppendixBCProcedural Guidelines* forFormal Interpretation ProcessNFPA 130 Standard for Fixed GuidewayTransit and Passenger Rail SystemsGuadalupe MurilloFebruary 19, 2009*This presentation is intended to summarize the Formal Interpretation processdefined by NFPA. See NFPA document “Regulations Governing CommitteeProjects” at www.NFPA.org for actual process requirements.0

Overview NFPA 130 2007 is current edition Consensus document, no single author. Inside back cover identifies interpretationreference Next edition to be published in 2010 Formal Interpretation Process defined bySection 6 of the Regulations GoverningCommittee Projects Applies to all NFPA documents Purpose is to obtain formal explanation of meaning orintent of the Technical Committee (TC) such as theNFPA 130- Technical Committee1

Nature of Interpretations 1) Formal interpretations must be worded so as tosolicit a Yes or No answer from the TC 2) Interpretations can be requested only on text of thecurrent or immediate prior edition of the document(2007 or 2003) 3) Type of requests that can not be processed: Determination of compliance Includes a review of plans that require knowledge that can only beacquired as a result of on-site inspection Involves text that clearly and decisively provides the requestedinformation Involves subject that were not previously considered by the TC or notaddressed in the document2

Interpretation Process Generate Formal Interpretation Statement and direct toCouncil Secretary Include specific references (article section, paragraph, etc.) to a single problem Identify document edition Identify business interest of requestor and all parties involved Council Secretary and Staff Liaison determine if request canbe processed (complies with “Nature of Interpretation”) Interpretation may be rephrased by Council Secretary andsent to requestor for agreement Accepted requests submitted to ballot of the TC with thefollowing four choices: Yes No Abstain Formal Interpretation should not be issued based on a yes or no answer being inappropriate3

Interpretation Process-Cont’d Formal Interpretation requires ¾ majority agreement in favor ofyes or no answer to the question Ballots may contain comments with regard to a position. These comments are transmitted to eachmember who may change their ballot at that time If ¾ majority agreement is not obtained, item is placed on docketfor processing at the next TC meeting If required agreement is obtained, all parties are notified by StaffLiaison. Interpretation will become effective and issued 20 daysafter notification unless an Appeal is filed. Interpretation of text of the current edition is published byAssociation in one of its publications and announced in anAssociation news release. Follow-up Action TC prepares committee proposal clarifying the text. This proposal is processed in accordance withthe normal document revision cycle and processes. After issuance of next edition, the Interpretation is retired.4

Interpretation Request Form5

Actual Requests Since the inclusion of APMs in the scopeof the NFPA 130 Standard, there havebeen very few Formal InterpretationRequests balloted. Most Interpretation Requests pertain tospecific project issues and are typicallydisqualified or abandoned prior to ballot. The Raised Platform is one example of anInterpretation Request that was balloted.6

Previous Interpretation Request7

Actual Requests The result of the example ballot was: 30Members Eligible to Vote–3Ballots Not Received–1Yes–20No–2Abstentions–4Other Since 20 “No” votes met the necessary 75% agreement tobe issued, the TC response to the interpretation requestquestion was formally “No”.8

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENTDivision of Oil and Public SafetyConveyance Sectionth633 17 Street, Suite 500Denver, CO 80202-3660APM Acceptance/Periodic Inspection Report FormAppendix COPS(303) 318-8530Fax (303) 318-8546State ID Number:Plans Reviewed by:Date Reviewed:Amount Paid:Check#:Check Date:OwnerFacilityThe Elevator and Escalator Certification Act, Title 9 Article 5.5-11 and 114 Conveyances shall be inspected by a State licensed third partyinspector. Inspection report shall be submitted to Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) at the address above for review, approval and theconveyance shall be registered with OPS prior to be placed into service.Submit completed form (typed or printed) and Certificate fee of 30.00 to OPS at the address above.Building :City:County:APM InformationContact Name:ShuttleNumber of StationsBoarding/Alighting PlatformsInspection Type: PeriodicInspection InformationPhone:Code ) Witnessed:Item #/Rule/YearZip Code:Email:State RegistrationID Number:Conveyance Type:Zip Code:AcceptanceLoopAPM Number ofYearInstalled:Rated Speed(fpm):YearAltered:Pinched LoopConveyanceManufacturer:AlterationOtherDrive DCPass(F) Fail(T) TempDate of Inspection:NoYes1-yearDate of Last 1-year Safety Test:YesNo3-yearDate of Last 3-year Safety Test:F/T/R(repeat)Violations – (attach additional page(s) if necessary)Signatures are required for Certificate of Operation processingRequired SignaturesI Certify that the above inspection information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and beliefInspection Company:Address:Inspector Name:Phone:Licensed Inspector SignatureState License NumberInspector Phone NumberDateI Certify that all violations cited by the inspector (if any) have been corrected OR are under contract to be corrected. All requireddocumentation and fees are attached. I understand that conveyance with repeat violations may not be issued a Certificate ofOperation.Owner/Agent SignaturePrinted NameDate

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENTDivision of Oil and Public SafetyConveyance Sectionth633 17 Street, Suite 500Denver, CO 80202-3660(303) 318-8530Fax (303) 318-8546APM Acceptance/Periodic Inspection Report FormAll Items Marked Indicate Code Violations Periodic 1.111.121.131.141.151.161.17Cabin UnitPassenger Area SeatsPassenger Area FloorsEntry DoorsChassisWheelsHVACBatteries and Storage TraysEmergency Exit DoorsCommunications Equipment-vehicle to control phonesInterior Safety SignageBrake Linkages and Safety SwitchesElastomeric Body MountsTire PressureGrab Bars, Hand Holds and Access PanelsInterior LightingOnboard Pneumatic Or Hydraulic Systemand ReservoirsFire ExtinguishersEmergency Electric Power and ChargingSystemLow Level Sensing SystemSuspension ComponentsBearingsCamerasWindowsCouplerSmoke deway, Track and Support Structure2.12.22.32.42.52.6Guideway SurfaceGuideway Track FastenersObstructions or DeteriorationLubricationFootings and Anchor PointsWear or Contact Between theCabin and the GuidewayTrack Rail and Pedestal MountsReturn Trough Access Ports and CoversPower Feed and Electrical ServiceVertical and Horizontal Guide Sheavesand MountsAccess Platforms, Walkways, Catwalksand RailingsTrack Expansion and Seismic JointsIsolator .182.192.202.212.222.23SwitchesConductor RailTrack End BufferGrounding RailSignals/SignsTunnel Ventilation SystemsDynamic EnvelopeClearance in the StationsIntrusion DetectionTunnel/System Lighting3Queue and Holding Areas3.13.23.33.43.53.63.7Queue Walls And FencingHolding AreasProper Queuing TechniquesLighting In The Passenger Traffic AreasWarning And Informational SignsStation Door SystemsCommunication Equipment4Propulsion and e Equipment (Wiring, Power Supply etc.)Emergency Drive System UnitFire Suppression EquipmentGear ReducersTachometric Generators And GearsDrive MotorService BrakeEmergency BrakeHydraulic or Pneumatic HosesDrive GuardsBrake Hydraulic or Pneumatic System andManual Release SystemsTension Rope5Electrical Equipment5.1Check the transportation device relateddistribution equipmentGFCI’s and GroundingLightingConduit, Wiring, Connections and GroundingControl StationsHigh Voltage Distribution Panels SignageControl Station Indicator Lights and DisplaysInternal Telephones Located at the OperatorPositionsRope Supervision Output Signal IncludingDerailment Function5.25.35.45.55.65.75.85.9

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENTDivision of Oil and Public SafetyConveyance Sectionth633 17 Street, Suite 500Denver, CO 80202-3660(303) 318-8530Fax (303) 318-8546APM Acceptance/Periodic Inspection Report Form5.105.115.125.13Batteries and their Charging SystemsPerform ATC/ATP DiagnosticPassenger Vehicle Sound and VisualAnnunciation SystemsLightning Protection6Operational Consist Tests6.1Test The Service Stop and Emergency-StopButtons at All Stations and on VehiclesPer Manufacturers’ InstructionsOperator Console Controls for Proper OperationCycle The APM in Auto Mode Through at LeastThree Complete Cycles (6 Trips). Record the6.26.36.46.5Over-Speed Governing System6.6Acceleration and Deceleration Supervision inBoth DirectionsApproach Supervision in Both DirectionsZero Speed SystemVehicle Radio DevicesOver-Travel Protection System in the StationsVehicle Door Open Sensors and Force LimitVehicle Emergency Door System for ProperOperationFlat Tire Detection SystemService BrakeEmergency Brake and Verify Proper StoppingCCTVStation Vehicle Leveling SystemsFail Safe Function of the Brake System(s)Coupler(s) for Proper Function Mechanical and 76.186.19Operational Emergency Tests7.17.27.37.47.57.6Emergency Equipment and Signage onVehicles and at StationsEvacuation ProceduresOperating Personnel ProceduresTunnel Ventilation System TestParted Consist ProtectionEmergency shutoff from control8Records and Miscellaneous8.1Maintenance and Testing of the FireSuppression EquipmentBuilding Fire Alarm System for Activation8.2Running Test Cycle Times. Check the AverageRunning Speed.Test the Program(s) in the Test Mode7Devices/Audible Alarms?

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