STATEMENT OF BASIS, PURPOSE,
AND SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Emergency Conveyance Regulations, 7 C.C.R. 1101-8, adopted April 3, 2008 to implement the Elevator and Escalator Certification Act, §9-5.5-101 through 120.  

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, Emergency Conveyance Regulations, 7 C.C.R. 1101-8, are being created to establish rules for the design, installation, registration, construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyances, and for the licensing of conveyance mechanics, contractors, and inspectors.  The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that elevators and other automated conveyances are correctly and safely installed and operated within the state.

It is imperative that the amendment identified above is implemented to ensure proper inspections and plan reviews of conveyances, and to ensure these activities are performed by qualified individuals.

These rules are adopted this date:  April 3, 2008.

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Richard O. Piper
Director
Division of Oil and Public Safety