Purpose/Objective of Rule |
BASIS: The Elevator and Escalator Certification Act, Title 9 Article 5.5 C.R.S., states that in order to ensure minimum safety standards throughout Colorado, the regulation of conveyances is a matter of statewide concern. The amendments to these rules are being promulgated under the Division?s authority pursuant to Title 9 Article 5.5 ?116 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and pursuant to revisions included in HB 10-1231.
PURPOSE: These amendments will update, revise, or clarify previous Division of Oil and Public Safety Regulations. The revisions identify and clarify procedures and requirements for the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of conveyances, such as elevators, platform lifts, personnel hoists, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, and automated people movers. |