Transportation

Operations, Traffic and Safety

Rule 50: Ropeway Operation Safety

Effective Date: 04/03/2024

Admin. Code Reference: R920-50

Rule Type: Current Rule

R920. Transportation, Operations, Traffic and Safety.

R920-50. Ropeway Operation Safety.

R920-50-1. Purpose and Authority.

(1) Purpose. This rule regulates passenger ropeways in Utah, other than private residence ropeways defined in Subsection 72-11-102(11). This rule also defines the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee created by Section 72-11-202 (the Committee).

(2) Authority. Section 72-11-210 authorizes the Department to make this rule.

R920-50-2. Definitions.

In addition to terms defined in Section 72-11-102, the following terms are defined:

(1) "Aerial lift specialist" as used in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B77.1 Sections 3.3.4.1 and 4.3.4.1, means a Ropeway Inspector as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(32).

(2) "Aerial tramway specialist" as used in ANSI B77.1 Section 2.3.4.1 means a Ropeway Inspector as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(32).

(3) "Air Space" means the area bounded by vertical planes commencing at a point 35 feet from the intersection of the vertical planes of the ropes and ground surface.

(4) "Annual general inspection" means an inspection of a passenger ropeway made by a Ropeway Inspector to verify preservation of original design integrity and to determine that components and systems of the passenger ropeway are in proper working order and in accordance with this rule.

(5) "Audible warning devices" means an audible warning device that signals an impending start of the aerial lift.

(6) "Auxiliary Power Unit" is a generic term to describe a gas or diesel engine generally used as a backup to the prime mover.

(7) "Bullwheel" means a large grooved wheel at a terminal that rotates continuously when the haul rope is moving and deflects the haul rope by an angle of ten degrees or more.

(8) "Carrier" means the structural and mechanical assemblage in or on which passengers or freight of a ropeway system are transported. Unless qualified, the carrier includes, for example, the carriage, grip or clip, hanger, and cabin or chair.

(9) "Conveyor specialist" as used in ANSI B77.1 Section 7.3.4 means a Ropeway Inspector as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(32).

(10) "Dynamic Testing Logs" means a record of the data collected during the dynamic test.

(11) "Experienced personnel" means an individual who has acquired knowledge and skills through study, training, or experience in ropeway maintenance, operation, or testing.

(12) "Existing ropeway" means any passenger ropeway that has been operated for passengers for more than one calendar year.

(13) "Funicular specialist" as used in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B77.2 Section 2.3.4.1 means a Ropeway Inspector as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(32).

(14) "Grip" means the device by which carriers are attached to the haul rope.

(15) "Governing Standard" means the ANSI B77 standard that is incorporated by reference as part of Section R920-50-3.

(16) "Haul rope" means a wire rope used on a ropeway that provides motion to carrier and is powered by the drive bullwheel.

(17) "Incident inspection" means an inspection of a passenger ropeway incident made by an approved Ropeway Inspector or a qualified engineer at the request of the Committee.

(18) "Land surveyor" means an individual licensed under Section 58-22-102 as a professional land surveyor.

(19) "Modification" means any change as defined in ANSI B77.1 Section 1.2.4.4, ANSI B77.2 Section 1.2.4.4, and the replacement of a ropeway component by one that alters the certified design or construction provided by the passenger ropeway manufacturer or designer.

(20) "New ropeway" means any passenger ropeway registered for the first time for passenger operation during its first calendar year of operation.

(21) "Operational inspection" means an inspection of a passenger ropeway made by a Ropeway Inspector to determine compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements of the Governing Standard and with this rule.

(22) "Operating personnel" means persons employed by the operator to supervise the operation, or engaged in servicing, checking, inspecting or maintaining the machinery or structures of a ropeway and when on duty for such purposes on that ropeway.

(23) "Passenger" means any person riding a ropeway, other than "operating personnel."

(24) "Passenger Ropeway Incident" means:

(a) a structural, mechanical, or electrical malfunction or failure of a passenger ropeway component that results in bodily injury to any person on, or inside the load or unload zone of, a passenger ropeway;

(b) a deropement regardless of whether the passenger ropeway is evacuated;

(d) a fire involving a passenger ropeway component or adjacent structure;

(e) a structural, mechanical, or electrical malfunction or failure of a passenger ropeway component that results in a ropeway that will not SLOW DOWN when given the command to do so, will not STOP when given the command to do so,

OVERSPEEDS beyond control settings or both maximum design speed, ACCELERATES faster than normal design acceleration, SELF-STARTS or SELF-ACCELERATES without the command to do so, REVERSES direction unintentionally and without the command to do so , or a loss of control of the passenger ropeway as defined in ANSI B77.2 Section 2.2.3.1;

(f) a wire rope damage which exceeds the requirement in ANSI B77.1 Section A.4.1.3 or ANSI B77.2 Section A.4.1; and

(g) a structural, mechanical, or electrical malfunction or failure of a passenger ropeway component or its primary connection that has the apparent potential for causing bodily injury to any person, including the following:

(i) Terminal Structure;

(ii) Bullwheel;

(iii) Brake System;

(iv) Tower Structure;

(v) Sheave, Axle, or Sheave Assembly;

(vi) Carrier; or

(vii) Grip.

(25) "Portable Ropeway" means a ropeway expressly designed to be portable, operated without a permanent foundation, and that has a design range of maximum grade.

(26) "Pre-operational inspection" means an inspection made by a Ropeway Inspector before the operation of any new or modified passenger ropeway requiring an Acceptance Inspection and Test.

(27) "Qualified engineer" means any engineer who is licensed to practice engineering in Utah and who has been approved by the Committee.

(28) "Prime Mover" means the power unit utilized for the continuous operation of a passenger ropeway.

(29) "Qualified personnel" as used in ANSI B77.1 Sections 2.1.1.11, 3.1.1.11, 4.1.1.11, 5.1.1.11, 6.1.1.11, and 7.1.1.11 means a qualified engineer as defined by Subsection R920-50-3(27).

(30) "Relocated ropeway" means any passenger ropeway moved to a new location.

(31) "Responsible charge" means effective control and direction of the installation or modification of a passenger ropeway.

(32) "Ropeway Inspector" means an engineer licensed to practice engineering in Utah, independent of the ropeway owner, and approved by the Committee to inspect passenger ropeways.

(33) "Sheave" means pulley or wheel grooved for haul rope.

(34) "Structure" means any edifice, including residential and public buildings, or any other structure or equipment that could reasonably be expected to interfere with the safe operation of a ropeway. Ropeway components required for the operation of the ropeway are not structures.

(35) "Surface lift specialist" as used in ANSI B77.1 Section 5.3.4.1, means a Ropeway Inspector as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(32).

(36) "Tow specialist" as used in ANSI B77.1 Section 6.3.4 means a Ropeway Inspector as defined by Subsection R920-50-3(32).

R920-50-3. Governing Standards.

(1) Passenger ropeways operating in Utah must conform to the requirements of ANSI B77.1-2022 and ANSI B77.2-2020, which are incorporated by reference as part of this rule and to the revised and additional provision listed in Section R920-50-11. Use of these standards is authorized by Section 72-11-201.

(2) The Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee reserves the right to add, alter, or delete provisions included in the Governing Standard for use in Utah.

(3) Existing installations need not comply with the new or revised requirements of the Governing Standard in this rule except as set forth in Section R920-50-12 "Applicable Provisions."

R920-50-4. General Requirements for Passenger Ropeways.

(1) Passenger ropeways operating in Utah must be registered annually with the Committee, and no passenger ropeway must be operated for passengers without a valid Certificate of Registration.

(2) Ropeways require a qualified engineer to certify the design, and construction of the ropeway. A Qualified Engineer or Land Surveyor must complete the "as-built" profile and certification.

(3) Existing ropeways, when removed and reinstalled, must be classified as new installations.

(4) Ropeway operators must be covered by a liability insurance of a minimum of $300,000. The Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee must be notified of a lapse or termination of insurance coverage under the terms of the policy.

R920-50-5. Application to Register a Passenger Ropeway.

(1) Each year before operating a passenger ropeway the ropeway operator must apply to the Committee, for a Certificate of Registration. In the event a new operator is assigned, the operator must notify the Committee of such action and must apply for a Certificate of Registration.

(2) Term Passenger ropeways must be registered annually starting November 1st of each year, and each registration expires on October 31st next following date of issue.

(3) Application for Certificate of Registration for existing ropeways will include the following:

(a) annual registration fee; and

(b) certification of Compliance.

(4) Application for Certificate of Registration for new ropeways must include the following:

(a) annual registration fee;

(b) certification of Compliance;

(d) documents required in R920-50-8.

(5) Submittal of an application ropeway - An application to register a new or existing ropeway must be submitted in such form as the Committee will designate and under the requirements of this rule. Applications must be made in writing and addressed to:

Utah Department of Transportation

Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee

Traffic and Safety Division

4501 South 2700 West

Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

R920-50-6. Certifications Required for Ropeways.

(1) The Certifications listed in this section must include the following information:

(a) name, address, and telephone number of the operator of the ropeway, name of ropeway supervisor, operator's designation of the ropeway;

(b) designated certifying statement;

(c) a certification of design and construction must also include the name, address, seal, and Utah license of the qualified engineer making the certification; and

(d) a certification of "As-Built" profile must also include the name, address, seal, and Utah license of the Qualified Engineer or Land Surveyor making the certification.

(2) A Certification of Compliance for Passenger Ropeway must be made on the Application for Certificate of Registration for the Ropeway.

(a) The certification must be signed and dated by the ropeway owner or area operator.

(b) The certification must include the following statement: "I certify that the reports, requests, and certificates attached hereto were provided and signed by the persons required by law to provide them. The required ropeway inspection was completed and deficiencies noted in the inspection report have been corrected with the exception of those listed in the Request for Exception from Standards for Passenger Ropeway."

(3) A Certification of Ropeway Design for New or Modified Passenger Ropeways must be submitted.

(a) The Qualified Engineer in responsible charge of the design must certify to the Committee that the design, plans, and specifications conform to the Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Act, the Governing Standard, and this rule.

(b) The Certification must be submitted before the performance of the Acceptance Inspection and Test.

"I hereby certify that the design for this ropeway or ropeway modification is in complete compliance with the Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Act, Governing Standard, and the Utah Ropeway Operation Safety Rule."

(d) This statement must be placed on the top of the drawing packet and signed and sealed by the qualified engineer. Each additional sheet of this drawing packet must be sealed by the qualified engineer.

(e) The drawings and specifications must include the quality assurance methods used for the evaluation of the re-used components and must be submitted for review a minimum of 30 days before installation. Any component on the Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee Lift Data Form must be addressed.

(4) A Certification of Construction for passenger ropeways must be submitted by a qualified engineer directly responsible for the construction for the ropeway.

(a) The Certification must be submitted before the performance of the Acceptance Inspection and Test.

(b) The certification must state the following:

"I hereby certify that the construction and installation has been completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications issued for this ropeway or ropeway modification by the Qualified Design Engineer."

(5) A Certification of as-built profile for the Passenger Ropeway must be submitted by a Qualified Engineer or Land Surveyor licensed in Utah.

(a) The as-built profile must be submitted before the performance of the Acceptance Inspection and Test.

(b) The certification must state the following:

"I hereby certify that the attached as-built profile of the herein-identified ropeway is as represented on the attached profile drawing and that the completed ropeway conforms to the profile as identified in the plans and specifications prepared by the Qualified Design Engineer."

R920-50-7. Documents Required for Ropeways.

(1) A Utah Passenger Ropeway Safety Committee Lift Data Form must be submitted along with other requested supporting documents. This form must be submitted before the performance of the acceptance test.

(2) A copy of the acceptance test procedure proposed and submitted by the designer or manufacturer must be provided to the Committee for review at least fourteen days before acceptance testing begins. The qualified engineer determines the acceptance test requirements.

(3) The owner or area operator must notify the Committee in writing before the acceptance test that the continuous operation requirements of ANSI B77.1 Section X.1.1.11 or ANSI B77.2 Section 2.1.1.11 have been completed.

(4) A final acceptance test report must be submitted to the Committee before opening the lift to the public. The qualified engineer must approve any changes to the acceptance test procedure.

(5) As-built drawings for each passenger ropeway must be submitted no later than 60 days after the project is completed and the acceptance test is finished. Any variation from the design drawings must be noted in the as-built drawings and approved by the Qualified Design Engineer.

(6) The area operator must send a "letter of intent" to the Committee at least 45 days before beginning the construction of a new lift. The letter of intent must include the name of the qualified engineer, the design standard, the anticipated dates to begin and complete construction, and the available lift manufacturing data.

R920-50-8. Certificate of Registration.

(1) If the application for Certificate of Registration and supporting documentation attest that the ropeway complies with the Governing Standard and this rule, the Committee, if satisfied with the facts stated in the application, will issue a Certificate of Registration to the operator.

(2) Identification number - For each ropeway, upon receipt of the first application for a Certificate of Registration, the Committee will assign an identification number to the ropeway, which will remain as a permanent identification number for the life of the ropeway. Correspondence with the Committee pertaining to a ropeway must refer to the identification number assigned to that ropeway.

R920-50-9. Revised and Additional Provisions.

The revised and additional provisions of this section shall only apply when referenced in Section R920-50-11 Applicable Provisions.

(1) "New installations and relocated installations." ANSI B77.1 Section 1.2.4.3 is modified by the following requirement: New ropeways and relocated ropeways must comply with the new or revised requirements of the Governing Standard and with this rule at the time of the acceptance test.

(2) "Auxiliary power unit." Installations before November 1, 1994 must meet the requirements for auxiliary power units, as set forth in ANSI B77.1-1992, 2.1.2.1.1, 3.1.2.1.1, 4.1.2.1.1.

(3) "Electronic speed-regulated drives." Installations before November 1, 1994 must meet the requirements for electronic speed-regulated drives as set forth in ANSI B77.1-1992, 2.2.1.8.2, 3.2.1.8.2, 4.2.1.8.2, 5.2.1.8.2, 6.2.1.8.2.

(4) "Rope position monitoring." Installations before November 1, 1994 must meet the requirements for rope position monitoring, as set forth in ANSI B77.1-1992, 3.1.3.3.2, paragraph 6.

(5) "Friction type brakes." Installations before November 1, 1995 must meet the requirements for friction type brakes, as set forth in ANSI B77.1-1992, 2.1.2.5, 3.1.2.5, 4.1.2.5, 5.1.2.5, 6.1.2.5.

(6) "Wire rope inspection." Inspections must be performed according to ANSI B77.1 Annex A.4.1 and ANSI B77.2 Annex A.4.1 and must be performed by a competent inspector defined by the Governing Standard and who is approved by the Committee. The wire rope inspector must certify to the owner or area operator whether the wire rope in its present condition meets requirements for continued operation.

(7) "Audible warning devices." Requirements for audible warning devices on installations.

(a) Installations before April 17, 2007 must meet the requirements for audible warning devices as specified by ANSI B77.1-1999, 2.1.1.12, 3.1.1.12.

(b) Installations before April 17, 2007, ANSI B77.1-1999 Section 4.1.1.12 is modified by the following requirement: The aerial lift must incorporate an audible warning device that signals an impending start of the aerial lift. After the start button is pressed, the device shall sound an audible alarm for a minimum of two seconds before the aerial lift begins to move. The audible device must be loud enough to be heard inside and outside terminals and machine rooms above the ambient noise level.

(c) Surface lifts, tows, and conveyors must have audible warning devices meeting the requirements of ANSI B77.1-2017 Section 5.2.9, 6.2.9, or 7.2.9.

(d) Funiculars must have audible warning devices meeting the requirements of ANSI B77.2-2020 Section 2.2.9.

(8) "Conveyor Standards." Requirements for installations before May 11,2018.

(a) Loading and unloading area requirements of ANSI B77.1 Section 7.1.1.9 must also accommodate the use of adaptive devices.

(b) Power units referred to in ANSI B77.1 Section 7.1.2.1 may not have reverse capability.

(c) "Power supply cords" referred to in ANSI B77.1 Section 7.2.1.5.6 must be protected from snow grooming, skiers, and other equipment and must be ground fault protected.

(d) For installations before May 11, 2018 the belt transition entry stop device referred to in ANSI B77.1 Section 7.2.3.3 must include redundant, or double sensors or an equivalent system submitted by a qualified engineer to prevent operation in the faulted condition. Each sensor must be part of an independent control circuit that can initiate an emergency shutdown of the conveyor. The device must be so designed and maintained that no single point of failure can cause the entry stop device to

malfunction. The device may not be remotely resettable and must require the operator to reset the device before restarting the conveyor.

(9) "Air Space Requirements." ANSI B77.1, Section 2.1.1.4, 3.1.1.4, 4.1.1.4, 5.1.1.4, and 6.1.1.4 and ANSI B77.2 Section 2.1.1.4 must also include the following: No structure may be permitted to encroach into the air space of the ropeway. Ropeways and Structures that were both constructed before November 1, 2006 do not need to comply with this requirement.

(10) "Portable Ropeways." Portable ropeways will not be considered new ropeways when moved to different locations but remaining under the jurisdiction of the same operator.

(11) "Tows Requirements."

Handle Tows must have stop gates above and below the rope.

R920-50-10. Applicable Provisions.

Installations must comply with the "Revised and Additional Provisions" of Section R920-50-10 in the categories listed in this section, on or before the date specified. These provisions establish the minimum requirement.

(1) The following apply to ropeways:

(a) New installations and relocated installations Subsection R920-50-10(1);

(b) Wire rope inspection Subsection R920-50-10(6); and

(2) The following provisions apply to an Aerial Tramway:

(a) Auxiliary drives R920-50-10(2); effective November 1, 1994;

(b) Electronic speed-regulated drives R920-50-10(3); effective November 1, 1994;

(d) Audible warning devices R920-50-10(7); effective November 1, 2001; and

(e) Air space requirements R920-50-10(9); effective November 1, 2006.

(3) The following provisions apply to a Detachable Grip Aerial Lift:

(a) Auxiliary drives R920-50-10(2); effective November 1, 1994;

(b) Electronic speed-regulated drives R920-50-10(3); effective November 1, 1994;

(d) Friction type brakes R920-50-10(5); effective November 1, 1995;

(e) Audible warning devices R920-50-10(7); and

(f) Air space requirements R920-50-10(9); effective November 1, 2006.

(4) The following provisions apply to a Fixed Grip Aerial Lift:

(a) Auxiliary Drives R920-50-10(2); effective November 1, 1994;

(b) Electronic speed-regulated drives R920-50-10(3); effective November 1, 1994;

(d) Audible warning devices R920-50-10(7); and

(e) Air space requirements R920-50-10(9); effective November 1, 2006.

(5) The following provisions apply to a Surface Lift:

(a) Electronic speed-regulated drives R920-50-10(3); effective November 1, 1994;

(b) Friction type brakes R920-50-10(5); effective November 1, 1995;

(d) Audible Warning Devices R920-50-10(7)(c); effective November 1, 2022.

(6) The following provisions apply to a Rope Tow:

(a) Electronic speed-regulated drives R920-50-10(3); effective November 1, 1994;

(b) Friction type brakes R920-50-10(5); effective November 1, 1995;

(d) Tow requirements R920-50-10(11);

(e) Portable Ropeways R920-50-10(10); and

(f) Audible Warning Devices R920-50-10(7)(c); effective November 1, 2022.

(7) The following provisions apply to a conveyor:

(a) Conveyor standards R920-50-10(8);

(b) Portable Ropeways R920-50-10(10); and

(8) The following provisions apply to a Funicular:

(a) Audible Warning Devices R920-50-10(7)(d); effective November 1, 2022.

R920-50-11. Exceptions to Standards.

(1) In the event that the ropeway does not conform with the Governing Standards and the Ropeway Operation Safety Rule, the Committee may issue a Certificate of Registration with an exception. Two types of exceptions may be granted after a Request for Exception from Standards is submitted.

(a) Annual Exception - This type of exception must be reviewed annually by the Committee. This type of exception is subject to cancellation at any time pursuant to a determination by the Committee that a change is necessary.

(b) Limited Exception - This type of exception is granted only for a fixed time period to be determined by the Committee.

(2) The nature of the exception must be stated in the Request for Exception from Standards.

(3) The Committee shall, as expeditiously as possible, and within thirty days of receipt of a Request for Exception from Standards, notify the operator in writing of its action on the Request.

(4) The Request for Exception from Standards must include the following information:

(a) Reasons for requesting an exception;

(b) Identification of the way the ropeway does not conform to the Governing Standards or this rule; and

(5) Except as required in Subsection R920-50-12(7), the Committee will issue a Certification of Registration with an exception if the operator satisfies the requirements stated in Subsection R920-50-12(4) and supplies the following for new or existing ropeways:

(a) New Ropeways.

(i) A design certification by a qualified engineer attesting that the ropeway is so designed and equipped that its devices or methods provide features that are comparable in performance and safety to those that meet requirements set forth in the Governing Standard and this rule.

(ii) Any known items that require a Request for Exception from Standards for Passenger Ropeways must be submitted to the Committee before work begins.

(b) Existing Ropeways.

(i) A design certification by a qualified engineer attesting that the ropeway is so designed and equipped that its devices or methods provide features that are comparable in performance and safety to the requirements of the Governing Standard and this rule.

(ii) A statement by the operator certifying that the ropeway feature for which the exception is requested has been operated safely and without any passenger ropeway incident, as defined in Subsection R920-50-3(24) item (a) or (g), for at least 2 years prior to the date of the Request for Exception from Standards.

(6) In exceptional circumstances, the Committee may issue a Certificate of Registration with an exception even if the operator does not satisfy the requirements defined in the Governing Standard or this rule if the Committee determines that the ropeway is so designed and equipped that its devices or methods provide features that are comparable in performance and safety.

(7) Where doubt exists as to the safety of a ropeway, the Committee may require an inspection to ascertain that the ropeway is so designed and equipped that its devices or methods provide features that are comparable in performance and safety to those of the Governing Standards and this rule.

(8) The issuance of a Certificate of Registration with an annual exception will not bind the Committee to issue such a certificate for the ropeway involved in subsequent years, nor to issue such a certificate for another ropeway of same or similar design.

R920-50-12. Operation of Ropeways.

(1) Each passenger ropeway incident must be reported to the Committee regardless of the time of year in which it occurs and regardless of whether the ropeway was open to the public at the time of the incident. The operator must meet the requirements stated in Section R920-50-14.

(2) If a ropeway is modified the ropeway operator must notify the Committee, or its appointed representative. The operator must meet the requirements stated in Section R920-50-15.

R920-50-13. Incidents.

(1) Reporting of Incidents.

(a) A passenger ropeway incident, as defined in Subsection R920-50-2(24) must be verbally reported to the Committee, or the Committee's appointed representative, as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than twenty-four hours after the time of the incident. A written report must be delivered to the Committee within five days of the incident.

(b) The reports required by this section are to be maintained for administrative enforcement, licensing, and certification purposes only.

(2) Suspension of Operations. When a passenger ropeway incident, as defined in Subsection R920-50-2(24) (a) or (g), occurs, the owner or area operator of the ropeway must suspend operation of the ropeway and notify the Committee through the Committee's appointed representative. The owner or area operator of the ropeway, with the Committee or the Committee's appointed representative, must perform a joint incident inspection of the ropeway. The inspection must precede any authorization to resume public operation of the passenger ropeway.

R920-50-14. Modification of a Ropeway.

(1) The Committee, or its appointed representative will determine the certifications that will be required.

(2) Depending on the nature and extent of the modification the Committee, or its appointed representative may require an Acceptance Inspection and Test.

(3) The following certifications may be required: design; construction, and an as-built profile.

(4) The certifications must be submitted by a qualified engineer and attached to the cover of the modification documents. The modification documents must include the drawings, descriptions, or specifications pertaining to the affected systems and their connections with existing systems.

(5) A revised lift data form must be submitted.

(6) The ropeway must not resume operating until authorized by the Committee, or its appointed representative.

R920-50-15. Inspections and Testing.

(1) Inspections must verify that the intent of the design and operational requirements imposed by the Governing Standard and this rule are met. The Committee may order other inspections under Section 72-11-211. Ropeway inspectors may inspect spot check a ropeway at any time during the operation of the ropeway. Each report, log, or other document related to a ropeway must be made available to them upon request.

(2) Acceptance Inspection and Test.

(a) The Committee, or its appointed representative, will schedule Acceptance Inspection and Test as the procedures are received.

(3) Annual General Inspection.

existing ropeway must have an annual general inspection.

(a) A Ropeway Inspector must make the inspection.

(b) The inspection must occur before the approval of any registration application.

(c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.

(d) The report must include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.

(e) The area operator must notify the Committee or its appointed representative of the annual general inspection. The area operator should give a seven-day notice of the inspection.

(f) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

(4) Incident Inspection.

Incident inspections must occur as required in Section R920-50-14.

(5) Operational Inspection.

An operational inspection may be made periodically during each season of use.

(a) A ropeway inspector must make the inspection.

(b) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.

(d) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

(6) Pre-operational Inspection.

A pre-operational inspection is required for new and modified lifts.

(a) A ropeway inspector must make the inspection.

(b) The inspection must occur before approval of any registration application.

(c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.

(d) The report must include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.

(e) If the pre-operational inspection does not take place at time of the acceptance inspection and testing, the area operator must notify the Committee, or its appointed representative, of the deficient inspection. The area operator should give a seven-day notice of the inspection.

(f) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

R920-50-16. Ropeway Inspector and Qualified Engineer.

(1) General.

(a) Any person performing inspection services must be a ropeway inspector as required by this rule, and any person performing design services must be a qualified engineer, as required by this rule.

(b) The Committee must maintain up-to-date lists of qualified engineers and ropeway inspectors. These lists must be open to inspection by the public.

(c) Any person desiring to be approved by the Committee as a ropeway inspector or qualified engineer must submit a written request to the Committee enumerating the person's professional experience and attesting to meeting the requirements stated in Subsection R920-50-17(2).

(2) Requirements.

(a) An applicant must satisfy the Committee that by the applicant's education, training, and experience gained by participation in ropeway inspections or designs as a principal or an assistant to a recognized ropeway inspector or ropeway designer, the applicant is qualified to be, respectively, an approved inspector or designer or both.

(b) An applicant must satisfy the Committee that the applicant has a working familiarity and understanding of drawings and design data as are furnished to design, construct, test, and inspect passenger ropeways, and that the applicant has an understanding and working knowledge of the Governing Standard and this rule.

(c) The Committee may approve qualifications based on experience gained by an applicant through work under the direct supervision of a qualified ropeway inspector or qualified ropeway designer.

(d) The Committee may approve employees of the state or individuals retained by the state as qualified ropeway inspectors. State employed engineers or retained engineers may be given certain assignments where time is of the essence, or a

private engineer is not available or willing to undertake the inspection or investigation. It will be the policy of the Committee to use the services and talents of qualified private engineers wherever possible.

(3) Revocation or suspension of approval as ropeway inspector or qualified engineer.

The Committee may revoke or suspend the approval of any qualified engineer or ropeway inspector who is found by the Committee to have:

(a) practiced any fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in applying for approval;

(b) caused damage to another by gross negligence in the practice of passenger ropeway designing, construction, or inspection; or

R920-50-17. Violations.

The Committee may address violations of this rule pursuant to Sections 72-11-212 and 72-11-213.

R920-50-18. Administrative Procedures.

Appeals from orders issued under this rule will be governed by Rule R907-1.

KEY: transportation safety, tramways, ropeways, tramway permits

Date of Last Change: April 3, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 22, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-11-201 through 72-11-216