Section 318.1005. Adoption of standards by reference.


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  • (1) Primary standards. The following ASME standards are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter, subject to the modifications specified in this chapter:
    (a) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1–2013/CSA B44–13.
    (b) Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1–2011.
    (2) Secondary references. Any codes or standards referenced in the standards adopted in sub. (1) shall apply to the prescribed extent of each such reference, except as modified by this chapter.
    (3) Alternate standards.. Any alternate standard that is equivalent to or more stringent than a standard incorporated by reference or otherwise referenced under this chapter may be used in lieu of the incorporated or referenced standard if the alternate standard is accepted in writing by the department.