§ 3141.6. Periodic Tests.

(a) Periodic testing shall comply with the parts of ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11, that are applicable for the type of conveyance involved with the following frequencies:

(1) Category One Tests shall be completed once every 12 months;

(2) Category Three Tests shall be completed once every 36 months; and

(3) Category Five Tests shall be completed once every 60 months.

(b) Whenever a Category One Test is performed, the test procedure shall include earthquake protective devices in addition to the items specified by ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.

(c) Test tags per ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.1.6, are required. Tags shall be installed in a machinery space when machine rooms are not available.

(d) Periodic tests shall be conducted by a Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) employed by a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC).

(e) Periodic tests shall be witnessed, as required by ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.1.1.2, by a Certified Competent Conveyance Inspector (CCCI) or by a Division CCCI. Periodic tests witnessed by a CCCI shall be reported to the Division by the CCCI on a form provided by the Division, or equivalent, within 21 days of the test. The information required to be reported shall include:

(1) The name of the CCCI witnessing the test;

(2) Type of test performed as contained in ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11;

(3) Name of the CQCC and CCCM who performed the test;

(4) The date of the test; and

(5) Results of the test.

(f) All statements on the form shall be made under penalty of perjury.

(g) If an elevator fails a periodic test, it shall be removed from service until a satisfactory test result is achieved.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code.