Minnesota Administrative Rules

1307.0027 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

The definitions in this part apply to parts 1307.0010 to 1307.0110.

Subp. 1a.

Approved.

"Approved" means approval by the building official, pursuant to the Minnesota State Building Code, by reason of:

A.

inspection, investigation, or testing;

B.

accepted principles;

C.

computer simulations;

D.

research reports; or

E.

testing performed by either a licensed engineer or by a locally or nationally recognized testing laboratory.

Subp. 2.

ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016.

"ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016" means the ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

Subp. 3.

ASME A17.3-2015.

"ASME A17.3-2015" means the ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (and related equipment).

Subp. 4.

ASME A17.5-2014.

"ASME A17.5-2014" means the ASME A17.5-2014 Elevators and Escalators Electrical Equipment.

Subp. 4a.

ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7-2007.

"ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7-2007" means the ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7-2007 Performance-Based Safety Codes for Elevators and Escalators.

Subp. 5.

ASME A18.1-2017.

"ASME A18.1-2017" means the ASME A18.1-2017 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts.

Subp. 6.

ASME A90.1-2015.

"ASME A90.1-2015" means the ASME A90.1-2015 Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

Subp. 7.

ASME B20.1-2015.

"ASME B20.1-2015" means the ASME B20.1-2015 Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment.

Subp. 8.

ASME Code.

"ASME Code" means the ASME Codes incorporated by reference in part 1307.0020, subpart 1.

Subp. 9.

Authority having jurisdiction.

"Authority having jurisdiction" means the Department of Labor and Industry pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.106, or a unit of local government pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.106 and 326B.184.

Subp. 10.

Bank of elevators.

"Bank of elevators" means a group of elevators or a single elevator controlled by a common operating system. Specifically, all elevators that respond to a single call button constitute a bank of elevators. There is no limit to the number of cars that may be in a bank.

Subp. 11.

Conditioned space.

"Conditioned space" means space within a building which is conditioned either directly or indirectly by an energy-using system and is capable of maintaining at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit at winter design conditions or less than 78 degrees Fahrenheit at summer design conditions required by the Minnesota Energy Code.

Subp. 12.

Dormant elevator, dormant dumbwaiter, or dormant escalator.

"Dormant elevator," "dormant dumbwaiter," or "dormant escalator" means an installation placed out of service as specified in ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016, 8.11.1.4.

Subp. 13.

Endless belt lift.

"Endless belt lift" means belt manlifts and is governed by ASME A90.1-2015 Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts.

Subp. 14.

Existing installation.

"Existing installation" means that, before March 31, 2020:

A.

all work of installation was completed; or

B.

the plans and specifications were filed with the authority having jurisdiction, all required permits were obtained, all permit and inspection fees were paid, and work was begun not later than 12 months after approval of the plans and specifications and issuance of the required permits.

Subp. 15.

International Building Code or IBC.

"International Building Code" or "IBC" means the International Building Code, as promulgated by the International Codes Council, Washington, D.C., and as adopted by reference in part 1305.0011.

Subp. 16.

Private residence.

"Private residence" means a dwelling unit or sleeping unit that is occupied by the members of a single-family dwelling or no more than six unrelated persons.

Subp. 17.

Temporarily dormant elevator, temporarily dormant dumbwaiter, or temporarily dormant escalator.

"Temporarily dormant elevator," "temporarily dormant dumbwaiter," or "temporarily dormant escalator" means an installation whose:

A.

power supply has been disconnected by removing fuses (where applicable) and placing a padlock on the mainline disconnect switch in the "OFF" position;

B.

car is parked and the hoistway doors are in the closed and latched position; and

C.

wire seal or notification or both is installed on the mainline disconnect switch by the authority having jurisdiction or their authorized elevator inspector.

Subp. 18.

Vertical reciprocating conveyor.

"Vertical reciprocating conveyor" means a vertical device for moving material only that is not designed to carry passengers or an operator, and that is governed by ASME B20.1-2015, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 16B.748; 326B.02; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13; 326B.187

History:

31 SR 935; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; 39 SR 91; 45 SR 301

Published Electronically:

September 30, 2020