SPS 318.1810 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 318.1011 for additional requirements relating to inspections
SPS 318.1810(2)
(2)
Applicability of inspection and test requirements. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.1.5: Inspections and tests required by subs.
(4) to
(8) are to determine whether the equipment conforms to whichever of the following are applicable:
SPS 318.1810(2)(a)
(a) The standard in effect on the contract date for the original installation.
SPS 318.1810(2)(b)
(b) For altered components, the standard in effect on the contract date for the alteration.
SPS 318.1810(3)
(3)
Installation placed out of service. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.1.6:
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)
(a) When an installation is placed out of service, all of the following requirements shall be met:
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)1.
1. The power feed lines shall be disconnected from the machine disconnect switch or equivalent.
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)2.
2. For a vertical platform lift, the doors or gates shall be secured against opening.
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)4.
4. The department or agent municipality may inspect the lift and charge an inspection fee.
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)5.
5. Periodic inspections and tests may be discontinued while a lift is out of service.
SPS 318.1810(3)(a)6.
6. Written approval of the building code authority where a conveyance is part of a required accessible route in an occupied building.
SPS 318.1810(3)(b)
(b) Before the lift may be placed back into service, all applicable inspections and tests shall be performed as required by subs.
(2) and
(4) to
(8), and the permit-to-operate requirements in s.
SPS 318.1011 shall be met.
SPS 318.1810 Note
Note: The building code may prohibit placing a vertical or inclined platform lift out of service where used by persons with disabilities. Consult with a building inspector for written permission prior to placing it out of service.
SPS 318.1810(4)
(4)
Routine inspections and tests. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.2.1: Routine inspections and tests of sections 2 and 3 lifts shall be performed at intervals of not longer than one year. Routine inspections and tests of section 4 lifts shall be performed at intervals of not longer than 3 years.
SPS 318.1810(5)
(5)
Inspections and test requirements. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.2.2: Routine inspections shall include the applicable items listed in ASME A18.1 sections 10.2.2.1 to 10.2.2.4. Where an inspection reveals a need for a test to be conducted, the licensed elevator inspector may order the test.
SPS 318.1810(6)
(6)
Periodic inspections and tests. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.3: Periodic inspections shall be performed at the same time as routine inspections. Where an inspection reveals a need for a test to be conducted, the inspector may order the test.
SPS 318.1810(7)(a)
(a) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.3.3.1: Where a lift is equipped with a safety device that is subject to testing, the 5-year safety test – and where applicable, the governor test in ASME A18.1 section 10.3.3.2 – shall be performed. The test results shall be submitted to the department or agent municipality on an approved form.
SPS 318.1810 Note
Note: Forms required under this chapter are available on the department's website at
https://dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P. O. Box 7302, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or call (608) 266-2112.
SPS 318.1810(7)(b)
(b) This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.1.3: The hydraulic control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements in ASME A17.1 8.10.3.2.2 (v).
SPS 318.1810(7)(c)
(c) Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 subsection 10.3.3.1 (b): For Type A safeties and Type A safety parts of Type C safeties, there shall be sufficient travel of the safety rollers or dogs remaining after the test to bring the platform and its rated load to rest on safety application at governor tripping speed. A metal tag shall be attached to the lift tower in a permanent manner that is readily visible to inspectors without disassembly, giving the date of the safety test together with the name of the person or firm who performed the test.
SPS 318.1810(8)
(8)
Inspection and test requirements for altered installations. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ASME A18.1 section 10.5: Where an alteration is made to an existing installation, the affected components shall comply with the applicable portions of ASME A18.1 sections 2 to 4, 8, and 9.
SPS 318.1810 Note
Note: Where plan submittal and approval and inspections are required under Table SPS 318.1007-4, inspections and tests are required as specified in subsection (2).
SPS 318.1810 History
History: CR 14-020: cr.
Register August 2014 No. 704, eff. 9-1-14;
CR 19-118: cr. (3) (a) 6., am. (4), (5), renum. (7) to (7) (a), cr. (7) (b), (c)
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.1811(1)(1)
Weekly operation procedure. The requirements in ASME A18.1 section 11.1.2 (c) are not included as part of this chapter.
SPS 318.1811(2)
(2)
On-site documentation. This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ASME A18.1 part 11.3: For a lift having an inspection and test panel, the inside cover of the inspection and test panel shall provide instructions for locating the on-site documentation. Instructions shall be permanently legible with lettering not less than 1/8 inch in height.
SPS 318.1811 History
History: CR 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4200(1)(1)
General. Orchestra pit lifts shall be designed, constructed, installed, operated, maintained, tested, and inspected in accordance with ANSI E1.42, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.
SPS 318.4200(2)
(2)
Changes, additions, and omissions. Changes, additions, or omissions to ANSI E1.42 are specified in this subchapter and are rules of the department and are not requirements in ANSI E1.42.
SPS 318.4200 Note
Note: The sections in this subchapter are generally numbered to correspond with the chapter numbering in ANSI E1.42. For example, section
SPS 318.4201 corresponds to ANSI E1.42 Chapter
1.
SPS 318.4200(3)
(3)
Retroactivity. The operation, testing, maintenance, and periodic inspection requirements of this subchapter apply to all orchestra pit lifts existing prior to June 1, 2020.
SPS 318.4200(4)
(4)
Pit access. Orchestra pit lifts installed after June 1, 2020, in accordance with this subchapter shall include a means to access the pit for use when the lift is at the lowest landing.
SPS 318.4200(5)
(5)
Stage fall protection plan. An orchestra pit lift owner shall develop and implement a protection plan to address the hazard of stage edge falls.
SPS 318.4200 Note
Note: An example of a stage edge fall protection plan is available in ANSI E1.42 Annex B.
SPS 318.4200 History
History: CR 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4201(1)(1)
The statement in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.1.1 is not included as part of this subchapter.
SPS 318.4201(2)
(2)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.2: This subchapter covers the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of orchestra pit lifts and the associated parts, rooms, spaces, and hoistways.
SPS 318.4201(3)
(3)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 1.1.4: An orchestra pit lift that is not covered by this subchapter shall be subject to s.
SPS 318.1700 (1).
SPS 318.4201 History
History: CR 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4202
SPS 318.4202 Reference codes, standards, and specifications. Substitute the following requirement for ANSI E1.42 section 2.1: All references listed in ANSI E1.42 section 2.2 are informational only and are not requirements of this subchapter.
SPS 318.4202 History
History: CR: 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4203(1)(1)
Substitute the following definitions for the corresponding definitions specified in ANSI E1.42 chapter 3:
SPS 318.4203(1)(a)
(a) “Authority having jurisdiction” means the department of safety and professional services, except as designated under s.
SPS 318.1012.
SPS 318.4203(1)(b)
(b) “Lifting load” means the load that the equipment is designed and installed to lift at the rated speed.
SPS 318.4203(1)(d)
(d) “Static load” means the live load that the orchestra pit lift is designed and installed to support while the lift platform is not in motion as provided by the manufacturer upon installation or as approved by the department.
SPS 318.4203 History
History: CR 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4204(1)(1)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.3.3: The horizontal gaps between the edges of the lift platform floor and fixed floors shall be greater than zero, in order to avoid direct contact, and not greater than 3/4 inch.
SPS 318.4204(2)
(2)
This is a department rule in addition to the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.1.4.1: The means of stopping and preventing unintended movement of the lift platform shall be tested at 100% of rated load.
SPS 318.4204(3)
(3)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.1.4.1.2: An inherently self-locking gear reducer or actuator that resists motion by a restraining force 150% or greater than the applied force may be permitted for use as secondary means against uncontrolled or unintended movement, where available from the manufacturer. Where the secondary means is installed, it shall be inspected by a qualified person.
SPS 318.4204(4)
(4)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.3.3.1: The horizontal gaps shall be measured between the edge of the lift platform surface and the edge of the fixed floor.
SPS 318.4204(5)
(5)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 4.6.1: The illumination levels shall be a minimum of 19 foot candles at the controller with the door open or closed, at the main disconnect location, and at the drive machines. The remainder of the pit floor shall be a minimum of 10 foot candles, including at access levels, the route to controller and disconnect location, and any other Group 2 areas, in accordance with ASME A17.1, section 2.2.5, as applicable.
SPS 318.4204 History
History: CR 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4205(1)(1)
This is a department informational note to be used under ANSI E1.42 section 5.1.3:
SPS 318.4205 Note
Note: See s.
SPS 316.620 and NEC 620 for additional requirements.
SPS 318.4205(2)
(2)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 5.5.4: When actual and stored position data differ, setting or restoring position data for the lift shall only be done by qualified or competent persons.
SPS 318.4205(3)
(3)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 5.6.1.2: The circumstances requiring the override shall be investigated by a competent person before an override is engaged and may only be performed by an authorized person in communication with the operator. Override devices shall be located in a position so as to provide the authorized person a clear line of sight to the condition requiring the override. Indicators at all operator positions shall change state to inform the operator that the override has been engaged. The override device may not initiate motion without the direct action of the lift operator and shall limit speed and direction of travel while engaged.
SPS 318.4205 History
History: CR: 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4206(1)(1)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 6.3.1.2: Suitable active guarding mechanisms shall be per manufacturer's recommendations or as approved by the department.
SPS 318.4206(2)
(2)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 6.4.6: The emergency unlocking or unlatching release systems shall be accessible only to competent persons.
SPS 318.4206 History
History: CR: 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4207(1)(1)
Substitute the following for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.1.1: Orchestra pit lifts shall be tested in accordance with the applicable criteria in ASME A17.1 section 8.6.
SPS 318.4207(2)
(2)
The requirement in ANSI E1.42 section 7.1.4 is not included as part of this subchapter.
SPS 318.4207(3)
(3)
Substitute the following for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.2.2: Compliance testing may be observed by the department.
SPS 318.4207(4)
(4)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 7.9.7.5: Any additional issues as identified by the manufacturer's instructions or noted by the department during previous inspections.
SPS 318.4207(5)
(5)
These are department rules in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 chapter 7:
SPS 318.4207(5)(a)
(a) Periodic inspections shall be made at intervals not longer than one year.
SPS 318.4207(5)(b)
(b) Periodic tests in conformance with ANSI E1.42 sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.8 shall be made at intervals not longer than one year.
SPS 318.4207(5)(c)
(c) Periodic tests in conformance with ANSI E1.42 sections 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, and 7.10 shall be made at intervals not longer than 5 years.
SPS 318.4207 History
History: CR: 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
SPS 318.4208
SPS 318.4208 Operation, maintenance, and repair. SPS 318.4208(1)(1)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.1.2: A written record of all trainings for competent persons and authorized persons, including the names of the competent persons, the names of the authorized persons, the names and affiliations of the trainers, and the dates of any training received from the trainers shall be maintained and shall be made available for inspection on request.
SPS 318.4208(2)
(2)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.2.4: If a fault, malfunction, damage, unusual sound, or other unusual performance of the orchestra pit lift occurs, then the operator shall stop the lift and evaluate the lift status. If corrective action cannot be taken within the authority of the operator, then the lift shall be taken out of service and referred to a competent person. Any such event and resulting actions shall be reported in accordance with section 8.3.4.
SPS 318.4208(3)
(3)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.3.3: For new installations, the initial maintenance control program shall be provided by the equipment manufacturer. For existing equipment undergoing any alteration, repair, or replacement, the maintenance control program for the altered, repaired, or replaced components shall be provided by the person or firm performing the work. The maintenance control program shall be made available at the scheduled time for service, tests, or inspection.
SPS 318.4208(4)
(4)
This is a department rule in addition to requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.3.4: A paper copy of the record shall be available.
SPS 318.4208(5)
(5)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.4.1.2: Alterations and repairs to orchestra pit lifts manufactured to this standard shall be performed or supervised by qualified persons, in accordance with s.
101.984, Stats.
SPS 318.4208(6)
(6)
Substitute the following wording for the requirements in ANSI E1.42 section 8.4.6.1: Orchestra pit lifts subject to this subchapter shall be inspected and operationally tested in accordance with ANSI E1.42 by a qualified person after any alterations, replacements, or repairs listed in table SPS 318.1007-1, as applicable. An orchestra pit lift may not be returned to service until it is in compliance with ANSI E1.42 section 8.4.6.
SPS 318.4208 History
History: CR: 19-118: cr.
Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.
