TITLE 41: FIRE PROTECTION
CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.10 PURPOSE OF THIS PART
Section 1000.10 Purpose of this Part
The purpose of this Part is to assure that conveyances are
correctly and safely installed and operated within the State by regulating the
installation, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance,
alteration, and repair of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving sidewalks,
platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, and automated people movers, and by
licensing personnel and businesses that work on these conveyances.
(Source: Amended at 32 Ill.
Reg. 8377, effective May 27, 2008)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.20 APPLICABILITY
Section 1000.20 Applicability
a) This
Part applies to the construction, operation, inspection, testing,
maintenance, alteration and repair of the following equipment, its associated
parts, and its hoistways (except as modified by subsection (c)):
1) Hoisting
and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform that move between 2 or
more landings, including, but not limited to, elevators, platform lifts and
stairway chairlifts;
2) Power
driven stairways and walkways for carrying persons between landings. This
equipment includes, but is not limited to, escalators and moving walkways;
3) Hoisting
and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car which serves 2 or more landings and
is restricted to the carrying of material by its limited size or limited access
to the car, including, but not limited to, dumbwaiters, material lifts and
dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices;
4) Automatic
guided transit vehicles on guide ways with an exclusive right-of-way. This
equipment includes, but is not limited to, automated people movers. [225
ILCS 312/10(a) and (b)]
b) This
Part does not apply to a municipality with a population over 500,000, with
the exception of any state-owned building within that municipality. [225
ILCS 312/10(d)].
c) This
Part does not apply to the following equipment:
1) Material
hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5.
2) Manlifts
within the scope of ASME A90.1.
3) Mobile
scaffolds, towers, and platforms within the scope of ANSI A92.
4) Powered
platforms and equipment for exterior and interior maintenance within the scope
of ANSI A120.1.
5) Conveyors
and related equipment within the scope of ASME B20.1.
6) Cranes,
derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings within the scope of ASME B30.
7) Industrial
trucks within the scope of ASME B56.
8) Portable
equipment, except for portable escalators that are covered by ANSI A17.1.
9) Tiering
or piling machines used to move materials to and from storage located and
operating entirely within one story.
10) Equipment
for feeding or positioning materials at machine tools, printing presses, etc.
11) Skip
or furnace hoists.
12) Wharf
ramps.
13) Railroad
car lifts or dumpers.
14) Line
jacks, false cars, shafters, moving platforms, and similar equipment used for
installing an elevator by a contractor licensed in this State.
15) Conveyances
located in a private residence not accessible to the public.
16) Special
purpose personnel elevators within the scope of ASME A17.1 and used only by
authorized personnel.
17) Personnel
hoists and employee elevators for construction and demolition operations within
the scope of ANSI A10.4.
18) Wind
turbine tower elevators within the scope of ASME A17.8. [225 ILCS
312/10(c)]
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.30 DEFINITIONS
Section 1000.30 Definitions
For the purposes of this Part, the definitions of terms in
Section 15 of the Act and in this Section shall apply.
"Acceptance Inspection"
means an inspection performed at the completion of the initial installation or
alteration of equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
"Act" means the Elevator
Safety and Regulation Act [225 ILCS 312].
"Alteration" means
any change to equipment, including its parts, components or subsystems, other
than maintenance, repair or replacement of the equipment or its parts,
components or subsystems. [225 ILCS 312/15] For the purpose of this Part
and the Act, this definition will take precedence over similar definitions used
in safety codes incorporated by reference in Section 1000.60.
"Authority Having
Jurisdiction", as used in ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10, and
Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7-2007/CSA
B44.7-07), means the Board.
"Board" means the
Elevator Safety Review Board created by Section 25 of the Act [225 ILCS
312/15].
"Certificate of
Conformance" means a certificate issued by a nationally accredited
independent conveyance certification organization designated by ANSI,
ASME or SCC (Standards Council of Canada) to operate a certification program
that conforms to the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
(ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7) and that evaluates new technology applicable to a
conveyance for conformance with ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7. The Certificate of Conformance
provides proof that the conveyance complies with ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 and any
other applicable codes required under the Act. The Certificate shall be part of
the basis for approval by the Board.
"Certificate of
Operation" means a certificate issued by OSFM or the Local Administrator
that indicates that the conveyance:
has passed the required safety
inspection and tests;
has been registered; and
fees have been paid. [225
ILCS 312/15]
"Code" or "State
Code" means the standards and recommendations incorporated by reference in
Section 1000.60.
"Contractor License
Designee" means an individual designated by a licensed elevator contractor
or licensed limited elevator contractor who holds a current elevator mechanic's
license or limited elevator mechanic's license and has the responsibility to
ensure that work performed by the contractor is done so in conformance with the
Act.
"Elevator Contractor"
means any person, firm, or corporation who possesses an elevator contractor
license in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 and 55 of the Act and
who is engaged in the business of erecting, constructing, installing, altering,
servicing, repairing, or maintaining and is entitled to perform electrical
work on elevators or related conveyances covered by the Act within any
building or structure, except exempt private residences. [225 ILCS
312/15]
"Elevator Industry
Apprentice" means an individual who is enrolled in an apprenticeship
program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S.
Department of Labor and who is registered by OSFM and works under the general
direction of a licensed elevator mechanic or licensed limited elevator
mechanic. Licensure is not required for an elevator industry apprentice. [225
ILCS 312/15]
"Elevator Inspector"
means any inspector, as that term is defined in ASME QEI, who possesses an
elevator inspector license in accordance with the provisions of the Act. [225
ILCS 312/15]
"Elevator Mechanic"
means any person who possesses an elevator mechanic license in accordance with
the provisions of Section 45 of the Act and who is engaged in erecting,
constructing, installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining
elevators or related conveyances covered by the Act. [225 ILCS 312/15]
"Emergency Elevator Mechanic
License" means a license issued by OSFM, under Section 45(d) of the Act
and Section 1000.80(d) of this Part and based upon the certification of a
licensed elevator contractor or licensed limited elevator contractor, whenever
OSFM determines that an emergency exists in the State due to disaster or
work stoppage and the number of persons in the State holding mechanic
licenses is insufficient to cope with the emergency. [225 ILCS 312/45(d)]
"Hearing Officer" means
the presiding officer or officers at the initial hearing before the Board and
each continuation of that hearing. A hearing officer must be an
attorney-at-law licensed to practice in Illinois.
"Inspector's License" or
" Inspection Company License" means a license issued to an ASME
QEI certified elevator inspector or inspection company that has proven the
inspector's or the company's qualifications and ability, and has been
authorized by the OSFM to possess this type of license under the
provisions of this Part. [225 ILCS 312/15]
"Inspection Company License
Designee" means an individual designated by a licensed elevator inspection
company who holds an elevator inspector license.
"Limited Elevator Contractor
License" means a license issued by OSFM, under Section 1000.80(g), that
limits the licensee's business to a specific type of conveyance described in
ASME A18.1.
"Limited Elevator Mechanic
License" means a license issued by OSFM, under Section 1000.80(a), that authorizes
the licensee to carry on a business of erecting, constructing, installing,
altering, servicing, repairing or maintaining a specific type of conveyance
described in ASME A18.1 within any building or structure. [225 ILCS
312/15]
"Local
Administrator" means the municipality or county that entered into a local
elevator agreement with OSFM to operate its own elevator safety program
in accordance with the Act and this Part.
"Material Alteration" means
an "alteration", defined in ASME A17.1 as, any change to equipment,
including its parts, components, and/or subsystems, other than maintenance,
repair, or replacement.
"New Technology" means
an elevator system, component or subsystem that has not been addressed in the
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10), but
meets the requirements of a certificate of conformance under the
Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7-2007/CSA
B44.7-07).
"OSFM" means the Office
of the State Fire Marshal, which is designated by the Act to be the
administrator of the Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Program.
"Owner"
means the owner of the conveyance, which could be an individual, a group
of individuals or an association, trust, partnership, corporation or person
doing business under an assumed name. The owner may delegate his, her or its
authority to manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyance to another
party, but may not delegate his, her or its responsibilities and duties under the
Act and this Part. [225 ILCS 312/15]
"Private Residence"
means a separate dwelling or a separate apartment or condominium unit in a
multiple-family dwelling that is occupied by members of a single-family unit.
[225 ILCS 312/15] Private residence excludes a unit used on a time-share
basis by more than one family over a period of time.
"Repair", as defined in
ASME A17.1, means reconditioning or renewal of parts, components, and/or
subsystems necessary to keep equipment in compliance with applicable code
requirements. Repair includes only such work as is necessary to maintain
present equipment in a safe and serviceable condition and to adjust or replace
defective, broken, or worn parts with parts made of equivalent material,
strength, and design, if the replacing part performs the same function as the
replaced part.
"Temporary Elevator Mechanic
License" means a temporary license issued by OSFM, under Section 45(e) of
the Act and Section 1000.80(c) of this Part, when OSFM agrees that there
are no licensed personnel available to perform elevator work, and upon
the request and certification of a licensed elevator contractor or licensed
limited elevator contractor. The individual receiving the temporary elevator
mechanic license shall have an acceptable combination of documented
experience and education to perform elevator work without direct and immediate
supervision. [225 ILCS 312/45(e)]
"Temporary Limited Authority"
means a temporary license to perform work on a specific type of conveyance described
in ASME A18.1 issued, under Section 45(g) of the Act and Section 1000.80(a)(3)
of this Part. A temporary license will be issued when OSFM agrees that there
are no licensed personnel available to perform elevator work. The license will
be issued by OSFM to an individual that OSFM agrees is qualified to perform the
work.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.40 LOCAL REGULATION
Section 1000.40 Local Regulation
a) Authorization
of Local Programs
Provided that the local program
safety standards, codes and regulations are at least as stringent as those
adopted in this Part, a municipality or county may enter into an agreement with
OSFM under which the municipality or county will operate a local program. The
agreement will include the terms described in this Section.
1) Under
the local program, the municipality or county shall:
A) Issue
construction and alteration permits and certificates of operation;
B) Provide
for inspection of elevators, including temporary operation inspections which
assess a conveyance’s readiness for use in performing tasks for construction or
demolition purposes only, such as providing transportation for construction
personnel, tools and material, in accordance with ASME A17.1, Section 5.10;
C) Grant
exceptions and variances from the literal requirements of applicable State
codes, standards and regulations in cases in which such variances would not
jeopardize the public safety and welfare;
D) Enforce
the applicable provisions of the Act, and levy fines in
accordance with the Municipal
Code [65 ILCS 5] or Counties Code [55 ILCS 5]. [225 ILCS 312/140(a)];
E) Maintain
for inspection by OSFM copies of all applications for permits and
permits issued, grants or denials of exceptions or variances, copies
of each inspection report issued, and proper records showing the number of
certificates of operation issued by that jurisdiction. [225 ILCS 312/140(a)] These materials shall be
maintained for a 2-year period from the date of permit issuance for permit
records and from the date of inspection for inspection records;
F) Ensure that each required inspection will be conducted
by a licensed elevator inspector [225 ILCS 312/140(a)];
G) Notify
OSFM immediately by mail of any exception or variance granted. OSFM
may object to the exception or variance within 7 business days after receipt
of the notice. Should OSFM and the Local Administrator not reach
agreement on the exception or variance, the matter shall be directed to the
Board to hear and decide. [225 ILCS 312/140(d)];
H) Notify
OSFM at least 90 days prior to termination of the local program (see subsection
(e)(1)) in the event the Local Administrator elects to discontinue regulating
conveyances; and
I) Comply
with any other provisions deemed necessary by the Administrator. (See 225 ILCS
312/140(a).)
2) The
Local Administrator may assess a reasonable fee for permits, exceptions,
variances, certificates of operation, or inspections performed by its
inspectors. [225 ILCS 312/140(a)]
3) The
Local Administrator may choose to require that inspections be performed by its
own Illinois licensed inspectors or by private Illinois licensed
elevator inspectors. [225 ILCS 312/140(a)]
4) Any
safety standards or regulations adopted by a municipality or county pursuant to
225 ILCS 312/140(a) must be at least as stringent as those provided for in the
Act and Section 1000.60 of this Part.
b) Approval of the Local
Program
1) Application
Any municipality or county that
chooses to inspect or otherwise regulate conveyances must apply to OSFM for
approval of the local program. The application shall include the name of the
local program administrator, the standards and regulations adopted, the number
and types of conveyances covered by the program, the name and license number of
inspectors, and other reasonable information OSFM may request. The form shall
be provided by OSFM.
2) Approval and Program
Agreement
If OSFM determines that the local
program will be at least as stringent as the requirements of the Act and this
Part, OSFM will so notify the local program. Each
municipality or county approved by OSFM to implement a local program shall
enter into a written agreement with OSFM under which the local program will
apply within the described territory.
3) Existing Local Programs
No municipality or county may
operate a local program unless it has entered into an agreement with OSFM.
4) Review
by OSFM
OSFM may review and audit the
program of any Local Administrator and inspect the permits issued, grants and
denials of exceptions or variances, inspection reports, and records related to
the conveyances under the local program. OSFM will provide the Local Administrator
reasonable advance notice of the review, audit and/or inspection.
c) Local Enforcement
Within the jurisdiction of an
approved local program, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (c),
the procedural requirements of the local program shall be followed, rather than
the procedural requirements of this Part, including the specified fees.
However, all conveyances located within the jurisdiction of a local program
shall be registered with OSFM in accordance with Section 80 of the Act and Section
1000.120 of this Part.
d) Reporting and
Recordkeeping
1) Reporting
OSFM may request certain reports
and information to be provided on a periodic basis to assure that local
programs are operating in conformance with the Act.
2) Recordkeeping
A municipality or county that
operates a local program shall maintain for inspection for a 2-year period the
records required in subsection (a)(1)(E).
e) Discontinuance
of a Local Program
1) Discontinuance
by the Local Jurisdiction
Should a local program determine
to discontinue inspecting or otherwise regulating conveyances, the local
program administrator shall notify OSFM 90 days prior to termination of the
program. The municipality or county shall make available to OSFM program records
and documents necessary for OSFM to maintain regulatory continuity.
2) Discontinuance by OSFM
OSFM may monitor the local
programs and, if a program is found to not meet the requirements of the Act and
this Part, notify the Local Administrator of corrective actions needed to be
taken to bring its program into compliance. OSFM may,
after allowing time for corrective action and after a hearing under 41 Ill.
Adm. Code 210 and Section 1000.160 of this Part, withdraw approval of a
non-compliant local program.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.50 ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
Section 1000.50 Elevator Safety Review Board
a) Appointment
The Elevator Safety Review Board
consists of 17 members, 14 of whom are appointed by the Governor and 3 of whom
are appointed by the State Fire Marshal under Section 25 of the Act. See
Section 25 of the Act for specific representation and terms of office. [225
ILCS 312/25]
b) Quorum
Nine Board members shall constitute
a quorum. A quorum is required for all Board decisions.
c) Powers
and Duties of the Board
Section 35 of the Act authorizes
the Board to adopt rules for administration and enforcement of the Act. The
rules shall establish standards and criteria consistent with the Act for
licensing of elevator mechanics, limited elevator mechanics, inspectors and
contractors. The Board may grant variances from the applicable standards (see
Section 1000.70), establish fees and recommend changes to the Act.
1) The
Board shall adopt, or amend and adopt, the latest editions of the standards
referenced in Section 35 of the Act within 12 months after the effective date
of the standards.
2) The
Board shall make determinations authorized by the Act regarding implementation
and regulation of new technology. Board determinations shall have a binding
precedential effect throughout the State regarding equipment, structure or the
enforcement of codes unless limited by the Board to the fact-specific issues.
3) The
Board shall have the authority to hear appeals of any denial by the Local
Administrator or of any denial or objection by OSFM.
4) The
Board shall hold hearings and decide appeals within 30 days from the date of
the hearing.
5) The
Board shall establish fee schedules for licenses and registrations issued by OFSM.
The Board shall also establish fee schedules for permits and certificates for
conveyances not under a Local Administrator. The fees shall be set at an
amount necessary to cover the actual costs and expenses to operate the Board
and to conduct its duties as described in the Act. [225 ILCS 312/35]
d) Contact
The Board's office is located at
the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division, 555
West Monroe Street, Suite 1300-N, Chicago, Illinois 60661.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.60 ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SAFETY CODES
Section 1000.60 Adoption of Nationally Recognized Safety
Codes
a) All
conveyances shall be designed, constructed, installed, operated, inspected,
tested, maintained, altered and repaired in accordance with the following
standards and safety codes:
1) American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Three
Park Avenue
New York NY 10016-5990
A) Safety
Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1‑2019/CSA B44-2019) and
Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7-2007
reaffirmed 2017/CSA B44.7-07 reaffirmed 2017).
Modification and Exclusion to the
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1‑2019/CSA B44-2019)
adopted by the Illinois Elevator Safety Review Board:
i) Modification:
Witnessing of Initiating Devices for Fireman's Emergency Operation.
All initiating devices for all
elevators shall be tested every 5 years. The test shall be witnessed by an
elevator inspector. Documentation of the results of the testing of initiating
devices must be kept on site in the maintenance records. All hydraulic
elevators shall have this documentation completed no later than December 31, 2024.
All traction elevators shall have this documentation completed at the time of
their first Category 5 test after January 1, 2024. After the initial test, subsequent
tests of the elevator's initiating devices shall be conducted no later than 5 years
after the date of the last test.
ii) Exclusion:
Specifically Excluded from Adoption is Section 8.6.4.20.1(b)
Alternative Test Method for Car Safeties;
B) Safety
Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.3‑2005), but only as
required under Section 35(h) and (i) of the Act and subsection (d);
C) Safety
Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME A18.1-2017);
D) Standard
for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI‑1-2018).
2) American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston VA 20191-4400
Automated People Mover Standards
(ANSI/ASCE/T&DI 21-13).
b) All
the materials incorporated by reference in this Section are incorporated as of
the date specified and include no later editions or amendments.
c) The
Board shall adopt, or amend and adopt, the latest editions of the standards
referenced in this Section within 12 months after the effective date of
the standards. [225 ILCS 312/35(a)]
d) Upgrade Requirements for
Existing Conveyances
1) Notwithstanding
anything else in this Part, the following upgrade requirements of the
2007 edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1) and
the 2005 edition of the Safety Code for Existing Elevators (ASME A17.3) must be
completed by January 1, 2015, but OSFM or the Local Administrator may
not require their completion prior to January
1, 2013:
A) Restricted
opening of hoistway doors or car doors on passenger elevators in accordance
with ASME A17.3-2005;
B) Car
illumination in accordance with ASME A17.3-2005;
C) Emergency
operation and signaling devices in accordance with ASME A17.3-2005;
D) Phase
reversal and failure protection in accordance with ASME A17.3-2005;
E) Reopening
device for power operated doors or gates in accordance with ASME A17.3-2005;
F) Stop
switch in pits in accordance with ASME A17.3-2005; and
G) Pit
ladder installation in accordance with Section 2.2.4.2 of ASME A17.1-2007. [225
ILCS 312/35(h)]
2) In
the event that a conveyance regulated by this Part is altered, the
alteration shall comply with ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44-2019.
3) Notwithstanding
anything else in this Section, the firefighter's emergency operation and the
hydraulic elevator cylinder or cylinders, including the associated safety
devices outlined in Section 4.3.3(b) of ASME A17.3-2005, are not required to be
upgraded unless:
A) There
is an alteration of the controller affecting operation control, motion control,
or combination of the 2 types of control, (1.1) the operation control, motion
control, or combination of the 2 types of control are replaced, (1.2) there is
an alteration to the hydraulic cylinder;
B) The
equipment fails; or
C) Failing
to replace the equipment jeopardizes the public safety and welfare as
determined by the Local Administrator or the Board. [225 ILCS 312/35(i)]
e) Non-Mandatory
Guidelines. It is recommended that all conveyances be inspected and tested in accordance
with the following recommended practices. The following list should not be
interpreted as excluding other practices recommended by equipment
manufacturers.
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME)
Three Park Avenue
New York NY 10016-5990
Guide for Inspection of Elevators,
Escalators, and Moving Walks (ASME A17.2-2017)
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.70 VARIANCE AND APPEAL
Section 1000.70 Variance and Appeal
a) OSFM
or the Local Administrator shall have the authority to grant exceptions and variances
from the literal requirements of applicable State codes, standards and
regulations in cases in which variances would not jeopardize the public safety
and welfare. OSFM has the right to review and object to any exceptions or
variances granted by the Local Administrator. The Board has the authority to
hear appeals of any denial by the Local Administrator or of any denial or
objection by OSFM. The Board will hold hearings and will decide the
appeal within 30 days after the appeal. [225 ILCS 312/35(b)]
b) In
order for a variance request submitted to OSFM to be reviewed, the request
shall be submitted in writing by the owner or his/her designated representative
and shall include:
1) Evidence
that the proposed or existing conveyance is not in compliance with the code or
regulation.
2) Evidence
that strict compliance with the code or regulation would entail practical
difficulty or unnecessary hardship or is otherwise unwarranted.
3) Evidence
that any requested variance would not jeopardize the safety and health of those
who would use the conveyance or work on the conveyance and that the methods,
means, or practices proposed provide equal protection of the public's safety
and health.
4) A
processing fee of $300 is to be submitted to OSFM with the variance/exception
request.
5) All
variances shall indicate the specific code standard from which relief is granted.
c) The
determination on the variance request shall be made in writing to the party
making the request and shall advise the party of the appeal process contained
in subsection (d). This determination shall be made no later than 30 days
after the variance request is submitted.
d) To
request an appeal, the owner or his/her designee shall submit a written appeal
to the Board including:
1) Information
in addition to that provided under subsection (b) that may assist the Board in
its deliberation.
2) Evidence
that this Part or a code or regulation has been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of the code or regulation do not fully apply, or the decision is
unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials.
e) The
request for appeal shall be submitted no later than 30 days after receiving the
variance determination from OSFM or the Local Administrator. The filing of an
appeal shall not relieve a person from complying with the Act or this Part
during the pending review.
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.75 NEW TECHNOLOGY
Section 1000.75 New Technology
a) Any new
technology that is issued a Certificate of Conformance under the
Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7-2007/CSA
(Canadian Standards Association) B44.7-07) must be presented to the Board.
b) The
manufacturer of any new technology requiring approval must submit to the Board
as least 90 days in advance of a scheduled Board meeting the Certificate of
Conformance and any required accompanying report issued by the Accredited
Elevator/Escalator Certifying Organization (AECO), any installation, testing
and operational instructions, maintenance and inspection instructions and any
special equipment that is necessary to inspect or maintain the new technology.
c) The
Board shall notify the manufacturer submitting the application and all Local
Administrators on record of the new technology hearing at least 30 days in
advance of the date scheduled for the Board to review the submitted documents
and hear testimony. The Local Administrator may submit documentation
supporting or opposing the new technology and may testify at the hearing.
d) The
Board will approve the use of the new technology if it meets the requirements
of this Part.
(Source: Added at 36 Ill. Reg.
13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.80 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 1000.80 Licensure and Registration Requirements
a) Qualifications for Elevator Mechanic License,
Limited Elevator Mechanic License or Temporary
Limited Elevator Mechanic License
1) Elevator Mechanic License
Section
20(a) of the Act states that no person shall erect, construct, wire, alter,
replace, maintain, remove, or dismantle any conveyance contained within
buildings or structures in the jurisdiction of this State unless he or she
possesses an elevator mechanic license.
A) No license shall be granted to any person who
has not paid the application fee [225 ILCS 312/45(a)] required by Section
1000.100(a).
B) No license shall be granted to any person who
has not proven his or her qualifications and abilities. [225 ILCS 312/45(b)]
Applicants for an elevator mechanic license must demonstrate one of the
following qualifications:
i) an acceptable combination of documented
experience and education credits consisting of:
• not less than 3 years work experience in the
elevator industry, in construction, maintenance, or service and repair, as
verified by current and previous employers licensed to do business in this
State or in another state if the Board deems that out-of-state experience
equivalent; and
• satisfactory completion of a written
examination administered by the Elevator Safety Review Board or its
designated provider, for which all fees assessed by the designated provider
for the administration of the examination will be directly paid by the applicant,
and the examination shall test the understanding of this Part and the State codes incorporated in Section 1000.60;
or
ii) a certificate of successful completion of
the mechanic examination of a nationally recognized training program for the
elevator industry, such as the National Elevator Industry Educational Program
or its equivalent; or
iii) a certificate of completion of an elevator
mechanic apprenticeship program, with standards substantially equal to those of
the Act, and that is registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training, U.S. Department of Labor; or
iv) a valid license from a state having standards
substantially equal to those of this State. [225 ILCS 312/45]
2) Limited Elevator Mechanic License
A) No license shall be granted to any person or firm
that has not paid the application fee required by Section 1000.100(h).
B) Qualifications for a limited elevator mechanic
license shall be the same as for an elevator mechanic license, with the
exception that qualifying work experience shall consist of work performed on
specific ASME A18.1 conveyances (platform lifts and stairway chairlifts).
Examinations will cover ASME A18.1 standards, the
Act and this Part.
3) Temporary
Limited Elevator Mechanic License
OSFM may issue a temporary
limited elevator mechanic license to an individual to perform work on a
specific type of conveyance described in ASME A18.1 The
license shall be issued for 30 days upon application attesting that there are
no licensed personnel available to perform elevator work for the specific type
of conveyance. The application shall also contain the certification of a
licensed limited elevator contractor or licensed elevator contractor certifying
that the individual is qualified to perform the work. Proof of competency
cited in the certification must include at least 3 years of work experience in
the elevator industry, without direct supervision, in Illinois or any other
state having standards substantially equal to those of this State. The license
shall be valid only while the person is employed by the licensed limited
elevator contractor or licensed elevator contractor that certified the
individual as qualified. The applicant shall furnish any proof of
competency that OSFM may require and must obtain a permanent license within one
year. [225 ILCS 312/45(g)]
b) Elevator
Industry Apprentice or Helper Registration
1) A
person who is not licensed as an elevator mechanic or limited elevator mechanic
may work as an elevator industry apprentice or helper if he or she is
registered as an apprentice or helper by OSFM and works under the general
supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic or licensed limited elevator
mechanic.
2) No person shall be registered as an elevator
industry apprentice or helper who has not paid the registration fee required by
Section 1000.100(k).
3) All
elevator mechanic apprentices shall be registered with an apprenticeship or
training program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S.
Department of Labor.
4) Elevator
industry apprentices and helpers shall register with OSFM by submitting, on a
form provided by OSFM, the following information:
A) Name, address and
telephone number of the applicant.
B) Whether the applicant is
registering as an apprentice or as a helper.
C) If an
apprentice, the name and contact information for the apprenticeship or training
program with which the apprentice is registered.
5) Upon
determination that the applicant for registration meets all the requirements of
the Act and this Part, OSFM will provide the applicant with an elevator
industry apprentice or helper registration card.
c) Qualifications
for a Temporary Elevator Mechanic License
1) No
license shall be granted to any person who has not paid the application fee required
by Section 1000.100(f).
2) A
licensed elevator contractor shall notify OSFM when there are no licensed
personnel available to perform elevator work and may request that the OSFM
issue temporary elevator mechanic licenses to persons certified by the
contractor to have an acceptable combination of documented experience and
education to perform elevator work without direct and immediate supervision.
3) A
person for whom a contractor requests a temporary elevator mechanic license
shall show proof of competency
by documenting 3 years of work experience in the elevator industry, without
direct supervision, in Illinois or any other state having standards
substantially equal to those of this State.
4) A
temporary elevator mechanic license shall recite that it is valid for a period
of 30 days from the date of issuance and only while the elevator
mechanic is employed by the licensed elevator contractor that certified the
individual as qualified. [225 ILCS 312/45(e)]
5) A
temporary elevator mechanic license shall be renewable as long as the shortage
of license holders continues. [225 ILCS 312/45(e)]
d) Qualifications for
Emergency Elevator Mechanic License
1) No
application fee is required for an individual applying for an emergency
elevator mechanic license or for the renewal of that license.
2) Whenever
an emergency exists in the State due to disaster, act of God, or work stoppage
and the number of persons in the State holding elevator mechanic licenses
is insufficient to cope with the emergency, any person certified by a licensed
elevator contractor or licensed limited elevator contractor to have an
acceptable combination of documented experience and education to perform
elevator work without direct and immediate supervision shall seek an emergency
elevator mechanic license from OSFM within 5 business days after commencing
work requiring a license.
3) The
applicant shall furnish proof of competency by submitting to OSFM
documentation of 3 years of work experience in the elevator industry, without
direct supervision, in Illinois or any other state having standards
substantially equal to those of this State.
4) An
emergency mechanic license is valid for 30 days from the date issued and for
such particular elevators or geographical areas as OSFM may designate. The
emergency license entitles the licensee to the rights and privileges of an
elevator mechanic license issued under subsection (a).
5) OSFM
shall renew an emergency elevator mechanic license during the existence of an
emergency. [225 ILCS 312/45(d)]
e) Qualifications
for Elevator Inspector License
1) No person shall inspect any conveyance within
buildings or structures, including, but not limited to, private residences,
unless he or she has an inspector license [225 ILCS 312/20(b)].
2) No elevator inspector license shall be
granted to any person who has not paid the application fee required by
Section 1000.100(b).
3) No inspector's license shall be granted to
any person, unless he or she has been certified as meeting the requirements of
ASME QEI-1 by a nationally or internationally recognized independent
organization concerned with personnel certification. [225 ILCS 312/50]
4) To be licensed as an elevator inspector, the
applicant must have attained QEI certification (see Section 1000.60(a)(1)(D)).
An elevator inspector shall notify OSFM within 24 hours after
suspension, termination or expiration of his/her QEI certification. No
inspector shall perform any inspection covered by the Act without a current QEI
certification.
5) All elevator inspector license applicants are
required to submit proof of insurance as required by Section 100 of the Act and
must provide notice at least 10 days in advance to OSFM of any substantial
alteration or cancellation of a policy. No work covered by the Act is to be
performed without insurance required by Section 100 of the Act.
f) Qualifications
for Elevator Contractor License
Section
40(a) of the Act requires that any person wishing to engage in the business
of installing, altering, repairing, servicing, replacing, or maintaining
elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, or moving walks within this State must
be licensed.
1) No license shall be granted to any person or
firm unless the application fee required by Section 1000.100(d) is paid.
2) No license shall be granted to any person or
firm who has not proven the required qualifications and abilities. An
applicant must be individually licensed as an elevator mechanic under the
Act, perform the work set forth in Section 20(a) of the Act, and have
proof of compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in Section 100 of
the Act or, in the case of a firm, employ a person who is individually
licensed as an elevator mechanic under the Act, perform the work set
forth in Section 20(a) of the Act, and have proof of compliance with the
insurance requirements set forth in Section 100 of the Act. [225
ILCS 312/55]
3) All licensed elevator contractors must provide
notice to OSFM at least 10 days in advance of any substantial alteration or
cancellation of an insurance policy required by Section 100 of the Act. No
work covered by the Act is to be performed without insurance required by
Section 100 of the Act.
4) If the State of Illinois, a unit of local
government, or an institution of higher education maintains in its employ
licensed or limited licensed elevator mechanics who maintain only conveyances
owned or leased by that entity, the employing entity is not required to be
licensed as a contractor under this Section and none of the provisions of the
Act concerning licensed contractors shall apply to these entities. [225
ILCS 40(a)]
g) Qualifications
for a Limited Contractor License
1) No license shall be granted to any person or firm unless
the application fee required by Section 1000.100(e) is paid.
2) Qualifications
for a limited contractor license shall be the same as for an elevator
contractor license with the exception that work experience shall consist of
work performed on ASME A18.1 conveyances (platform lifts and stairway
chairlifts). Examinations will cover ASME A18.1 standards, the Act, and this
Part.
h) Qualifications
for Elevator Inspection Company License
1) No company, limited liability company,
corporation, not for profit corporation, partnership, limited partnership, sole
proprietorship, or any other business organization authorized by law shall
inspect or cause an employee to inspect any conveyance within buildings or
structures, including, but not limited to, private residences, unless the
company has an inspection company license.
2) No elevator inspection company
license shall be granted to any person who has not paid the application fee
required by Section 1000.100(c). [225 ILCS 312/50]
3) No inspection company license shall be granted
to any company unless the company proves to the satisfaction of OSFM that one
or more officers of the company meet the current ASME QEI-1, Standard for the
Qualification of Elevator Inspectors. To be licensed as an elevator inspector,
the applicant must have attained QEI certification (see Section
1000.60(a)(1)(D)).
4) An elevator inspection company shall notify OSFM
within 24 hours after suspension, termination or expiration of the officer's
QEI certification. No inspection company shall perform any inspection covered
by the Act without at least one officer possessing a current QEI certification
and an Illinois inspector license and the company possessing a valid elevator
inspection company license.
5) All elevator inspection company license
applicants are required to submit proof of insurance as required by Section 100
of the Act and must provide notice at least 10 days in advance to OSFM of any
substantial alteration or cancellation of a policy. No work covered by the Act
is to be performed without insurance required by Section 100 of the Act.
i) Miscellaneous
Requirements
1) No
licensee shall work on non-registered or non-permitted conveyances covered by
the Act, except for those conveyances exempted from registration by the Act or
Section 1000.120(g).
2) All
license holders are required to report violations of the Act, this Part and the
standards listed in Section 1000.60 to OSFM.
3) Each
licensee shall have his/her valid license, and each elevator industry
apprentice or helper shall have his/her valid registration card, in his/her
possession when working on conveyances covered by the Act.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill.
Reg. 7120, effective May 25, 2021)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.90 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE OR REGISTRATION
Section 1000.90 Application for License or Registration
a) Application
Forms
All applications for an elevator
mechanic, limited elevator mechanic, temporary elevator mechanic, emergency
elevator mechanic, elevator inspector, elevator contractor, limited elevator
contractor, or elevator inspection company license, or for registration as an
elevator industry apprentice or helper, shall be submitted to OSFM on forms
provided by OSFM and shall include a photo of the applicant. All individual
license applicants must submit a colored passport photo with their application.
b) OSFM
Approval or Denial
Upon receipt, review and approval
of the application, OSFM shall issue the appropriate license or registration.
If OSFM determines the applicant does not qualify for licensure or registration
based on the criteria established in Section 1000.80, OSFM shall deny the
application and notify the applicant of the reason for denial.
c) Application
for an Elevator Contractor or Limited Elevator Contractor License
1) All
applications for an elevator contractor or limited elevator contractor license
shall include:
A) if
the applicant is a person, the name, residence address, and business address of
the applicant;
B) if
the applicant is a partnership, the name, residence address, and
business address of each partner;
C) if
the applicant is a domestic corporation, the name and
business address of the corporation and the name and residence address of the
principal officer of the corporation;
D) if the applicant is a corporation other than a
domestic corporation, the name and address of an agent locally located who
shall be authorized to accept service of process and official notices;
E) the number of years the applicant has engaged
in the business of installing, inspecting, maintaining, or servicing elevators
or platform lifts or both;
F) the approximate number of persons, if any, to
be employed by the applicant and, if applicable, satisfactory evidence that the
employees are or will be covered by workers' compensation insurance;
G) satisfactory evidence that the applicant is or
will be covered by general liability, personal injury, and property damage
insurance; and
H) any criminal record of convictions. [225
ILCS 312/40]
2) Contractor
License Designee
Each applicant for an elevator
contractor license or a limited elevator contractor license must designate one
or more individuals as the Contractor License Designee. Contractors shall work
for no more than 30 days without notifying OSFM of the new Designee in writing.
A) Each
Designee shall hold an elevator mechanic license or a limited elevator mechanic
license.
B) When
an exam is required for licensure, the exam will be administered to a Designee.
C) If a
Designee separates employment or his/her designation is terminated, the
contractor must notify OSFM within 5 days. If the separating Designee was the
sole Designee for the contractor, the contractor must designate a new Designee
and inform OSFM in writing within 30 days after the new designation or the
contractor's license will be automatically suspended.
3) Inspection
Company License Designee
Each applicant for an elevator
inspection company license must designate one or more individuals as the
Inspection Company License Designee. No inspections of conveyances covered by
the Act may be performed by an inspection company unless the Inspection Company
License Designee has been appointed and OSFM has been notified of the
appointment.
A) Each
Designee shall hold an Illinois elevator inspector license.
B) Both
the Designee and all other elevator inspectors must possess and maintain
current QEI certifications.
C) If a
Designee separates employment or his/her designation is terminated, the
inspection company must notify OSFM within 5 days. If the separating Designee
was the sole Designee for the inspection company, the inspection company must
designate a new Designee and inform OSFM in writing within 30 days after the
new designation or the inspection company's license will be automatically
suspended. Work may not be performed longer than 30 days without notifying
OSFM of the new Designee in writing.
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.100 LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES
Section 1000.100 License and Registration Fees
License fees shall be as follows:
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a)
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Elevator
Mechanic License (initial and renewal)
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$250
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b)
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Elevator
Inspector License (initial and renewal)
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$450
|
|
c)
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Elevator
Inspection Company License (initial and renewal)
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$500
|
|
d)
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Elevator
Contractor License (initial and renewal)
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$1,000
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e)
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Limited
Elevator Contractor License (initial and renewal)
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$500
|
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f)
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Temporary
Elevator Mechanic License (initial and renewal)
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$100
|
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g)
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Emergency
Elevator Mechanic License (initial and renewal)
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$0
|
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h)
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Limited
Elevator Mechanic License (initial and renewal)
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$150
|
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i)
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License
Restoration
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Renewal Fee+$50
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j)
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Replacement
License
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$50
|
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k)
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Elevator
Industry Apprentice or Helper Registration
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$75
|
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.110 RENEWAL OF LICENSE
Section 1000.110 Renewal of License
a) All
licenses shall be renewed every 2 years. An individual licensee may renew a
license by submitting a written application for renewal and a colored passport
photograph 45 days prior to expiration of the license. The licensee will be
invoiced for the appropriate license fee.
b) The
individual applicant or the elevator contractor or limited elevator contractor
shall provide evidence satisfactory to OSFM of completion by the individual
applicant or the Contractor License Designee of at least 8 hours of continuing
education that shall include a minimum of 2 hours on code updates and that
shall be attended and completed within one year immediately preceding any
license renewal. Continuing education curriculum shall be approved by the
Board and designed to ensure the continued qualifications of the applicant.
1) Any
training provided by an elevator manufacturer on the equipment sold by that
manufacturer may be counted toward the 8 hours of continuing education required
for licensed contractors, mechanics, limited contractors and limited mechanics.
2) Training
received through a union, college, contractor or third-party program, other
than manufacturer provided training, must be approved by the Board in advance
of the training. The individual requesting the approval must submit to the
Board information on the training that includes, but is not limited to, the
course outline, course objectives, hours granted, and instructor's name and
qualifications. The Board will not credit training that has not received prior
approval.
c) A
licensee who is unable to complete the continuing education required by
subsection (b) prior to the expiration of his/her license due to a temporary
disability may apply for a waiver from the Board as provided for in Section
60(f) of the Act. [225 ILCS 312/60(f)]
d) If a
license is allowed to lapse, it may be restored within one year after its
expiration date by meeting the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) and the
payment of $50 in addition to the renewal fee. If a license is not restored
within one year after its expiration date, the license holder must apply for a
new license and shall follow the appropriate licensing procedure.
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.120 REGISTRATION OF CONVEYANCES
Section 1000.120 Registration of Conveyances
a) Registration
of Newly Installed Conveyances
It shall be the responsibility
of the owner to complete and submit first time registration for new
installations and to pay the fee for registration, prior to the issuance of the
initial certificate of operation. [225 ILCS 312/95(a)] The owner shall pay
a registration fee of $30.
b) Registration
of Existing Conveyances
Owners must register their existing
conveyances with OSFM and pay a registration fee of $30.
c) The
registration shall be on a form provided by OSFM that shall require identification
of the conveyance type, rated load and speed, manufacturer, location, purpose
and date of installation, along with any other information deemed necessary by
OSFM.
d) OSFM
shall issue for each conveyance a registration identification plate with the
registration number inscribed that shall be used to identify the conveyance. The
registration plate shall be permanently affixed/attached to the elevator
conveyance control panel.
e) Replacement
registration identification plates shall require a fee of $10 for each
additional plate.
f) Registrations
are not required for private residence conveyances. No fee will be charged for
voluntarily registering existing private residence conveyances and no penalties
will be incurred by the owner of a private residence. These conveyances are
not covered by the Act.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.130 PERMITS
Section 1000.130 Permits
a) A
licensed elevator contractor or limited licensed elevator contractor shall
obtain a permit from OSFM or the Local Administrator prior to erecting,
constructing, installing, or materially altering any conveyances covered by the
Act.
b) All
conveyance construction or alteration documents shall be submitted to OSFM or the
Local Administrator for a permit. The document for a new or altered building
must first have been reviewed and approved by the local governmental authority
as meeting the local building and fire code. In those jurisdictions where the
municipality or county has not signed a local elevator agreement with OSFM and
the municipality or county does not have a means by which it approves building
documents or issues building permits, the conveyance construction or alteration
documents shall be submitted to OSFM along with the owner-supplied, sealed
technical submissions from a licensed architect or engineer. [225 ILCS
312/90(f)]
c) The Local
Administrator shall be required to maintain the application and permit on file
for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of issuance.
d) Each
application for a permit from OSFM shall be on a form provided by OSFM and
shall be accompanied by the permit fee established in subsection (i) and accurately
scaled and fully dimensioned plans and shall show the location of the machinery
room and the equipment to be installed, relocated, or altered, and all
structural supporting members thereof, including foundations. The
specifications shall include all materials to be employed and all loads to be
supported or conveyed. These plans and specifications shall be sufficiently
complete to illustrate all details of construction and design. [225 ILCS
312/90(c)] The application shall specify whether the permit is for a
conveyance used for mobility-impaired or non-mobility-impaired purposes. All
permit applications shall be signed by the Contractor License Designee.
e) At
the conclusion of the permitted activity, the licensed elevator contractor or
limited elevator contractor shall arrange for a licensed elevator inspector to
perform an acceptance inspection.
f) The
licensed elevator contractor or limited elevator contractor shall notify OSFM
no less than 7 days prior to the acceptance inspection being performed.
g) A
permit to alter a conveyance may be issued to an entity exempted from licensure
under Section 40(a) of the Act. [225 ILCS 312/90(a)]
h) Revocation and Extension
of Permit
1) Permits
expire 12 months from the date they are issued.
2) The
licensed contractor may request that OSFM or the Local Administrator grant an
extension of time for the permit. OSFM or the Local Administrator shall grant
the extension for an additional 12 months if the request is received by OSFM or
the Local Administrator prior to the expiration of the existing permit.
Extension requests received by OSFM or the Local Administrator after the
expiration of the existing permit shall be denied, requiring a new application
that must be accompanied by payment of the current fee.
i) OSFM
permit fees shall be as follows:
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1)
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New installation
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$400
|
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2)
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Material alteration
|
$200
|
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3)
|
Permit extension
|
$100
|
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.140 CONVEYANCE INSPECTION
Section 1000.140 Conveyance Inspection
a) Acceptance
Inspections
All new conveyance installations
shall be inspected and, based upon a passed acceptance inspection, the owner of
the conveyance shall then register the conveyance with OSFM. Only a registered
conveyance will thereafter receive a Certificate of Operation from OSFM or the Local
Administrator. All new conveyance installations shall be performed by a
licensed elevator contractor. A licensed elevator inspector must,
subsequent to installation, certify compliance with the applicable Sections
of the Act and this Part. [225 ILCS 312/95(a)]
b) Periodic
Inspections and Tests
1) It
shall be the responsibility of the owner of all new and existing conveyances
located in any building or structure to have the conveyance inspected annually.
[225 ILCS 312/120(a)] It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that the inspections and tests are performed at the prescribed intervals.
2) All
inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with the State code
listed in Section 1000.60 that applies to the conveyance being inspected.
3) Upon
completion of the inspection, the licensed elevator inspector must supply
the property owner with a copy of the written inspection report
describing any and all violations and the licensed elevator inspector and
property owner shall keep records for review by OSFM or the Local Administrator.
[225 ILCS 312/120(a)]
4) All
property owners and licensed elevator inspection companies shall maintain
elevator inspection reports and elevator testing results for 10 years.
5) Property
owners shall have 30 days from the date of the published inspection report to
be in full compliance by correcting any violations. [225 ILCS 312/120(a)]
Upgrades to existing conveyances shall comply with the time limits
provided in Section 1000.60(d). The licensed inspector will review the
actions taken by the property owner and, if the corrections are adequate, will
issue a follow-up inspection report indicating adequate remediation of the
violations.
6) OSFM
or the Local Administrator may extend the compliance dates for good cause,
provided that the violations are minor and pose no threat to public
safety. [225 ILCS 312/120(a)]
7) All
tests and inspections shall be performed by individuals licensed to perform that
work or inspections on that particular type of conveyance.
c) Inspections
by OSFM
OSFM may conduct random on-site
inspections and tests on existing installations using its own personnel or third
party licensed inspectors under contract with OSFM.
d) Temporary
Operation Inspections
A licensed elevator inspector
may inspect an elevator for the purpose of assessing the readiness of the
conveyance for the purpose of temporary operation, but only for construction or
demolition purposes such as providing transportation for construction
personnel, tools and material, in accordance with ASME A17.1, Section 5.10.
e) Conflict
of Interest
1) No
individual licensed as both an elevator mechanic (regular or limited) and
elevator inspector may inspect his/her own work, the work of his/her company,
or the work of a company affiliated with his/her company.
2) The
Board may grant exceptions for governmental, academic, and other institutions
that maintain their own personnel licensed as elevator inspectors and as
elevator mechanics to allow those personnel to inspect conveyances owned or
leased by the institutions as long as the personnel are not inspecting their
own work.
3) In
the event that there are insufficient independent licensed inspectors
available, the Board may grant exceptions and allow Category 1 Hydraulic Pressure
Tests (see ASME A17.1) of elevators to be witnessed by a licensed inspector
employed by a licensed contractor, provided that a separate licensed mechanic
performs the tests.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.145 REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION
Section 1000.145 Request
for Investigation
a) Any person may make a
request for an investigation into an alleged violation of the Act by giving
notice to OSFM or the Local Administrator of the violation or danger. The
notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with reasonable particularity the
grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request.
Upon the request of any person signing the notice, the person's name shall not
appear on any copy of the notice or any record published, released or made
available.
b) If the request is to
the Local Administrator and the Local Administrator determines that there are
reasonable grounds to believe that the violation or danger exists, the Local
Administrator shall forward the request for an investigation to OSFM.
c) OSFM, upon receipt of a
notification under this Section, shall review the complaint. If OSFM
determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the violation or
danger exists, OSFM shall cause to be conducted or shall permit the Local
Administrator to conduct an investigation as soon as practicable to determine
if the violation or danger exists. If OSFM determines that there are no
reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, it shall
notify the party in writing of that determination. [225 ILCS 312/105(b) and
(c)]
(Source: Added at 36
Ill. Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.150 CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION
Section 1000.150 Certificate of Operation
a) Prior
to any conveyance being used, the property owner or lessee must obtain a
certificate of operation from OSFM or the Local Administrator,
except that the conveyance may be used by the public for up to 30 days after
the initial passed acceptance inspection while the property owner or lessee is
in the process of obtaining an initial certificate of operation. [225 ILCS
312/95]
b) An
owner of a conveyance must apply annually for a Certificate of Operation. Each
application for a Certificate of Operation concerning a conveyance located in a
county or municipality operating under a local elevator agreement shall be
submitted by the owner of a conveyance to the Local Administrator. Each
application for a Certificate of Operation concerning a conveyance not subject
to a Local Agreement shall be submitted by the owner of the conveyance to OSFM.
All applications for a Certificate of Operation shall include the following:
1) An
acceptance report or the report from the most recent annual inspection from a
licensed elevator inspector indicating the date of the inspection and that the
conveyance has passed inspection and is safe for normal use;
2) A
certification from a licensed elevator mechanic or licensed limited elevator
mechanic that the conveyance was tested in accordance with the appropriate
State code;
3) Any
other information OSFM or the Local Administrator may require; and
4) The
fee required by subsection (c).
c) The
fees for Certificate of Operation for conveyances not subject to a local
elevator agreement shall be as follows:
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Initial Certificate of
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$100
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Annual Renewal of Certificate
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$75
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$125
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d) Upon
receipt and review of an application for a Certificate of Operation and
supporting documentation, OSFM or the Local Administrator shall issue the
appropriate Certificate of Operation or shall notify the applicant of the
reason for the denial of the certificate.
e) The
Certificate of Operation or a copy of the certificate shall be clearly
displayed on or in each conveyance. (See 225 ILCS 312/95(c).)
f) Upon
expiration of the Certificate of Operation, OSFM or the Local Administrator may
direct the building owner to suspend operation of the conveyance.
g) OSFM or
the Local Administrator may cancel the Certificate of Operation and place the
conveyance out of service when any of the following conditions exist:
1) The
conveyance is deemed unsafe for operation or is being operated in an unsafe
manner.
2) The
owner fails to pay fees or penalties.
3) The
owner fails to have the conveyance inspected at required intervals.
4) The
owner fails to take corrective action as directed by OSFM.
h) When
a Certificate of Operation has been suspended or cancelled or the conveyance
has been placed out of service by OSFM or the Local Administrator, no person
shall operate the conveyance. To re-enable use of the conveyance, the owner of
the conveyance shall remediate the cause of the suspension or cancellation;
shall have the conveyance reinspected; and shall apply to have a suspended
Certificate of Operation reinstated and, prior to operation, shall wait to have
the reinstatement granted or shall apply for and wait to receive a new
Certificate of Operation to replace a cancelled certificate.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.160 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Section 1000.160 Administrative Hearing
a) An
Administrative Order issued by the Board or OSFM may be appealed in accordance
with 41 Ill. Adm. Code 210.
b) All
appeals shall be submitted in writing to the Board no later than 10 working
days following the date of the Administrative Order to correct the conveyance
endangering public safety and welfare; all other appeals shall be made within
30 days following the date of the Administrative Order.
c) All
hearings conducted by the Board will be conducted pursuant to 41 Ill.
Adm. Code 210.
d) The
Board may appoint a hearing officer to assist the Board with the hearing
procedures.
e) Failure
of a party to appear on the date of the hearing shall constitute default. The
Board will hold the hearing and enter a final order.
f) All
final administrative decisions of OSFM or the Board are subject to judicial
review under the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III].
(Source:
Amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 3417, effective February 19, 2015)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.170 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Section 1000.170 Administrative Procedures
a) OSFM
may assess a penalty against any person, other than a conveyance owner, who
violates the Act or this Part or any of the standards listed in Section
1000.60.
b) It
shall be a violation of this Part for any licensed contractor, mechanic or
inspector to:
1) fail
to conduct an inspection of any conveyance that determines the condition of all
portions of the conveyance required to be inspected by the standards adopted in
Section 1000.60;
2) to willfully conceal a
deficiency known to the mechanic or inspector;
3) conduct
a fraudulent, negligent or incomplete inspection of a conveyance or to allow an
employee to conduct a fraudulent, negligent or incomplete inspection of a
conveyance.
c) Issuance of
Administrative Citation
1) OSFM
may issue a written administrative citation. The citation shall specifically
describe the nature of the violation and its location and shall include a
reference to the particular Section of the Act or this Part or the specific
standard alleged to have been violated. The citation shall also state the
amount of the fine levied in accordance with subsection (e) and the process for
appeal.
2) The
person alleged to have committed the violation shall have 30 days from the date
of service of the notice to notify the Board in writing of any intent to appeal
the citation and fine. If no notice of appeal is filed, the citation and
penalty shall be deemed a final order of OSFM.
3) Administrative
citations and penalties issued under this Section shall not limit the authority
of OSFM to issue orders, revoke permits, stop work on construction and/or order
the electrical power to be disconnected, or take any other appropriate
enforcement action.
d) Appeal of a Citation
1) A
person who appeals a citation issued by OSFM shall be entitled to a hearing
before the Board or the Board's designee within 90 days after filing the notice
of appeal. The 90 day time frame may be extended, with OSFM approval, if the
appellant requests in writing additional time to prepare for the hearing.
2) The Board
shall provide a hearing notice to the appellant that shall include the following
information:
A) A statement of the time,
place, and nature of the hearing;
B) A
statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to
be held;
C) A
reference to the Sections of the Act and this Part involved and/or the specific
State code involved;
D) A short and plain
statement of the matters at issue.
3) The
Board may appoint a hearing officer to hear evidence on any appeal, prepare
findings and recommend a decision.
4) The
appellant may appear at the hearing with counsel, and may present evidence and
cross-examine witnesses.
5) An
opportunity shall be given all parties to respond and present evidence and
arguments on all issues involved.
6) At
the close of the evidence, the Board shall issue a written decision with
findings of fact and conclusions of law determining whether a violation has
occurred and the amount of any penalty, if any, to be assessed.
7) Nothing
in this Section shall prohibit the informal disposition of a citation by
stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default. Informal
disposition may proceed with clear and simple documentation without complete
adherence to this Section.
e) Administrative
Penalty/Fine
1) Any
owner or lessee who violates any of the provisions of the Act or this
Part shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,500 per day for each
violation [225 ILCS 312/110(b)]. Violation of the Act by any licensee
shall be subject to the penalties under Section 65 of the Act.
2) Licensure
Violation
A) The
fine shall not exceed $2,000 for each instance for any person or business that
performs elevator work without being properly licensed as required by this
Part.
B) The
fine shall not exceed $2,000 for each instance for any contractor that allows
an individual who does not possess a valid license required by this Part to
perform work on a conveyance covered by the Act.
C) OSFM
may suspend or revoke any license when the licensee fails to pay assessed
penalties or willfully or repeatedly violates the Act or this Part.
(Source: Amended at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.180 SERVICE OR INSPECTION OF NON-COMPLIANT CONVEYANCES
Section 1000.180 Service or Inspection of Non-Compliant
Conveyances
a) Inspectors,
contractors and mechanics are not permitted to service an unregistered existing
conveyance that is required by the Act to be registered without prior
permission from OSFM, except as provided in this Section.
b) Licensed
elevator contractors and licensed inspection companies shall request from the
conveyance owner the conveyance's registration number and a copy of the current
Certificate of Operation. A 60-day one-time extension may be obtained upon
request from OSFM so that a conveyance owner can schedule an inspection or service
to be performed in order to register a conveyance or obtain a Certificate of
Operation. Forms for submitting an extension request are available on the OSFM
website at www.sfm.illinois.gov under the Elevator Safety link. In
municipalities that have a local elevator agreement with OSFM, the conveyance
owner must apply to the Local Administrator for the 60-day extension to obtain
a current Certificate of Operation.
c) Exceptions
to Obtaining Advance Permission from OSFM or the Local Administrator to Work on
a Non-Compliant Conveyance
1) All
Elevators and Conveyances
Should a situation occur in which an
elevator contractor has been contacted to remove a trapped or injured person
from a conveyance or render the conveyance out of service for reasons of
safety, the licensee may perform that work, but must notify OSFM via email or
phone call the next business day after performing the service.
2) Registered
Conveyances with an Expired Certificate of Operation
A) The inspection
company may have its licensed inspector perform the requested inspection prior
to receiving permission from OSFM or the Local Administrator, provided the inspection
company notifies OSFM or the Local Administrator via email or phone call or
other means the next business day, providing the location of the conveyance
that is registered but lacks a current Certificate of Operation. The inspector
may put the conveyance out of order if he/she determines the conveyance is
unsafe to operate.
B) A
licensed mechanic may work on a conveyance with an expired Certificate of
Operation if there is a final inspection report not older than 30 days posted
in the equipment room prior to the conveyance owner applying for and receiving its
annual Certificate of Operation. Should the inspection report be older than 30
days, the elevator contractor/mechanic must notify OSFM or the Local
Administrator via email or phone call or other means the next business day,
providing the location of the conveyance.
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 825, effective December 28, 2023)
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CHAPTER II: ELEVATOR SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
PART 1000
ILLINOIS ELEVATOR SAFETY RULES
SECTION 1000.190 CONVEYANCE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND UPGRADE HISTORY
Section 1000.190 Conveyance Maintenance, Repair, and
Upgrade History
All licensed conveyance contractors shall maintain records
on all work conducted for a period of at least 10 years. Records shall be
organized by location and conveyance registration number for ease of review.
(Source: Added at 36 Ill.
Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)
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