Section 318.1007. Plan review and approval.

 

(1)   Approvals.

(a)

1. Before commencing the construction or installation of a conveyance, an approval shall be obtained from the department or agent municipality within whose boundaries the conveyance is to be located.

2. Before commencing an alteration of an existing conveyance as delineated in Tables SPS 318.1007-1 to 318.1007-4, an approval shall be obtained from the department or agent municipality within whose boundaries the conveyance is located.

(b) Pursuant to s. 101.983 (1) (a) , Stats., the approval issued by the department or agent municipality shall be considered a permit.

(2)   New installations.

(a) Number of plans.

1. When seeking an approval from the department, at least 3 copies of plans and one set of specifications shall be submitted for review for a new conveyance installation, except as provided in subd. 2.

2. In lieu of 3 copies of an installation plan, a plan in an electronic format acceptable to the department may be submitted.

(b) Level of detail. An installation plan submitted for review shall be of sufficient clarity and detail to show how the proposed design will conform to this chapter.

(c) Material to submit.

1. `Plan submittals.' A plan submittal to the department for installation approval shall be accompanied by all of the following:

a. A completed application, on an approved form.

b. A plan review fee.

c. An acceptance-inspection fee.

d. The initial permit-to-operate fee.

e. Sufficient information, calculations, or data to substantiate compliance with this chapter.

2. `Elevators or dumbwaiters.' For an elevator or dumbwaiter, submitted materials shall include the information in the layout-drawings section in the applicable Part of ASME A17.1, and at least all of the following:

a. A plan of the car and hoistway showing all clearances, including all inside car or platform dimensions, as specified in this chapter and the building code.

b. A plan of the machine room, control room, or control space showing clearances around the machine, controller, and disconnecting means, as specified in this chapter, the building code, and the electrical code, where applicable.

c. A cross-section through the hoistway, pit, and car, showing all applicable dimensions.

d. The size and weight per foot of guiderails and details of their support, including reinforcements where required.

e. Landings indicating types of hoistway doors or gates.

3. `Escalators or moving walks.' For an escalator or moving walk, plans submitted for review shall include all of the following:

a. A plan view showing step, pallet, or belt-treadway width and machine-space clearances.

b. An elevation view showing all applicable dimensions.

4. `Vertical platform lifts.' For a vertical platform lift, plans submitted for review shall include all of the following:

a. A plan of the platform enclosure and runway including all inside platform dimensions and clearances specified in this chapter and the building code where applicable.

b. A section through the runway, pit, and platform showing all dimensions and clearances.

c. Landings indicating types of runway doors or gates. Where manual doors or gates are provided, plans showing the clearances at manual doors or gates meeting the building code.

5. 'Inclined platform lifts or stairway chair lifts.' For an inclined platform lift or stairway chair lift, plans submitted for review shall include the following:

a. A plan of the lift shown in its unfolded operational position at each landing and on the stairway with egress past the lift dimensioned.

b. A section through the stairway or runway showing clearances to steps and overhead with the lift in its unfolded, usable position.

c. A calculation of egress width past the lift meeting the building code, prepared by a licensed architect or engineer, or evidence such calculation has been approved by the building code authority.

(3)   Alterations and replacements.

(a) For proposed alterations and replacements listed in Table SPS 318.1007-1 Items 1. to 4. and Tables SPS 318.1007-2, 318.1007-3, and 318.1007-4, all of the following shall be submitted with the request for approval:

1. A completed application, on an approved form, if the submittal is to the department.

2. At least 3 copies of bound equipment layout plans and specifications that conform to the applicable sections in ASME A17.1 or ASME A18.1.

3. A plan review fee.

4. An acceptance-inspection fee.

5. Sufficient data and information to determine if the proposed alteration complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) For proposed alterations listed in Table SPS 318.1007-1 Items 5. to 33., all of the following shall be submitted with the request for approval:

1. At least 3 copies of the completed application, on an approved form, if the submittal is to the department.

2. A plan review fee.

3. An acceptance-inspection fee.

4. Sufficient data and information to determine if the proposed alteration complies with this chapter.

CR: 14-020: cr. Register August 2014 No. 704 , eff. 9-1-14; correction in (2) (a) (title), (b) (title), (c) (title) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2. , Stats., Register August 2014 No. 704 .

Note

Section 101.983 (1) (a) of the Statutes reads as follows: "No person may construct, install, or alter a conveyance in this state unless an elevator contractor licensed by the department under s. 101.985 (1) has received a permit for the construction, installation, or alteration from the department." Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 An acceptable electronic format does not include a facsimile. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at [e-mail] , or at no charge at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay) or at [e-mail] , or at no charge at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 See chapter SPS 302 for the amount of the fee remitted to the department when a conveyance plan is filed. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Table SPS 318.1007-1
Elevators - See PDF for table - See PDF for table Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Table SPS 318.1007-2
Escalators and Moving Walks - See PDF for table - See PDF for table Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Table SPS 318.1007-3
Dumbwaiters and Material Lifts - See PDF for table Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Table SPS 318.1007-4
Platform Lifts - See PDF for table Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 See chapter SPS 302 for fee requirements. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1