13 NCAC 15 .0208             SAFETY STANDARDS FOR WIND TURBINE TOWER ELEVATORS

(a)  The design, construction, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, inspection, maintenance, and operation of all installations of wind turbine tower elevators shall conform to the rules in this Section and Standard A17.8-2016 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, incorporated by reference with subsequent amendments and editions.

(b)  The rules of this Chapter shall control if any conflict exists between these Rules and Standard A17.8-2016 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

(c)  Copies of Standard A17.8-2016 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are available for inspection at the offices of the Division and may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) via U.S. Mail at ASME Headquarters, Two Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017; via telephone at (800) 843-2763; or via the internet at www.asme.org. The publication is available in print or digitally at a cost of fifty-eight dollars ($58.00) per copy.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95-110.5;

Eff. November 1, 2018.