Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.15 - Existing Installation (General)

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) These are the minimum requirements for
				regular maintenance and safety practices for existing elevators as provided for
				in the Safety Act and Rules. All existing features or components of the
				elevator shall comply with the Rules as adopted by the Commissioner.
(2) All existing elevators having a travel of
				more than 25' 0" shall have "Fire Emergency Service" complying with ASME A17.1
				1987 Edition as a minimum.
(3) A
				permanent decal or metal tag shall be affixed to the lift equipment, in the
				machine room, control space, machine space, pits, hoistway required to be
				tested by ASME A17.1, Section 8.6 of the Standard. This decal or tag shall be
				affixed to the affected equipment when new installations, alterations, or
				periodic tests are conducted, as required by the Standard. This decal or tag
				must indicate the date of the test, and the name of the person or firm which
				performed the test and type of test performed. A decal will not be acceptable
				when the Standard requires a metal tag. At the time of new installation,
				alteration, or periodic tests, additional data shall be provided to the
				building owner or his representative. This document shall include the date of
				the test, the name of the person or firm conducting the tests and all pertinent
				data relating to the test.
(4) Mass
				transit equipment shall have a routine and a periodic inspection as defined by
				ASME A17.1 latest adopted edition, as modified by O.C.G.A. Section
				8-2-102.
(5) Existing Hydraulic Elevators are exempted
				from the requirements of Rule 8.6.5.8 for five (5) years. Elevators shall have
				all work required for compliance with ASME A17.3, Section 4.3.3 completed
				within five (5) years of the effective date of this regulation. Failure to
				complete work within the required time period will result in the elevator being
				removed from service until such work is completed, unless the cylinder is
				replaced.
(6) Existing escalators
				shall meet the Performance Step Indexing requirements of ASME A17.3, Rule
				5.1.11 within two (2) years of the effective date of this Rule
				revision.
(7) State Elevator
				Inspectors are not required to meet 8.11, QEI-1 requirements.
(8) Existing passenger elevators shall meet
				the Restricted Opening of Hoistway Doors or Car Doors as required by ASME
				A17.3, Rule 2.7.5 within two (2) years of the effective date of this Rule
				revision.
(9) All existing
				automatic passenger and freight elevators shall comply with ASME A17.3 Section
				3.10.12 within three (3) years of the effective date of this rule.
(10) All elevators shall have emergency key
				access at all landings that is no greater in height than the applicable code
				requires.
(11) The data plates
				required under (d) Section 8.9, Code Data Plate in A17.3 of the latest edition
				adopted shall follow the requirements of the modifications to 8.9.2 Code Data
				Plate: "The data plate shall be in plain view, securely attached to each
				mainline disconnect or controller. It shall also be permitted to locate the
				data plate in the controller as long as it is in plain view with the controller
				door open."
O.C.G.A.
				  §
											8-2-104.