00 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLATFORM LIFTS AND STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS

524 CMR: BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS

524 CMR 38:00 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLATFORM LIFTS AND STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS

The Board incorporates by reference ASME A18.1-2014, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, with the following Massachusetts modifications for new and existing applicable elevators regulated by 524 CMR.

Note: The Board’s incorporation by reference includes the definitions set forth in section 1.3 of that standard. In the event of any conflict between definitions as provided in said section 1.3 and those set forth elsewhere in 524 CMR, within 524 CMR 38.00 only, the standard’s definitions shall control.

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 Equipment Covered by this Standard. Add a final paragraph that reads: The requirements of 521 CMR shall be satisfied in order to utilize this standard.

Table 1.5-1 Reference Documents. Delete reference to QEI (latest edition).

SECTION 2 VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS

2.13 Code Data Plate. Add the requirement that state identification requirements of 524 CMR 1.07 shall also be included.

SECTION 7 PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS

Delete SECTION 7 and replace with: Inclined stair lifts located and installed in residential homes are exempt from the definition of “elevator” and thus exempt from regulation by the Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 143, § 71E.

SECTION 10 ROUTINE, PERIODIC, AND ACCEPTANCE INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

10.2.1 Inspections and Test Periods. Delete and replace with: Refer to 524 CMR 8.00 for test and inspection requirements.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

524 CMR 38.00: M.G.L. c. 143, §§ 62 through 71G.