ADVISORY
REGARDING PERMITS REQUIRED for MAJOR ALTERATIONS OF PASSENGER ROPEWAYS
September 27, 2000 |
This advisory is intended to help clarify for the Passenger Ropeways industry when a Certificate of Alteration (permit) must be obtained from AEDARSA in respect of proposed alterations. AEDARSA also wishes to promote awareness of the fact that any alteration should involve appropriate expertise.
Background
Alberta Regulation 177/92 (the Codes and Procedures Regulation) refers to the definition in the passenger ropeways code (Clause 3.2.1 of Z98-1996) to determine what are major alterations; and states that no person shall undertake a major alteration without a certificate of alteration issued by an inspector.
Clause 3.2.1 of CSA standard Z98-96 Passenger Ropeways defines only a few alterations as major alterations. It also states that where a major alteration (listed in 3.2.1) is carried out, the lift shall be treated, as new installation (e.g. must be made to comply with the current code).
Direction for AEDARSA
AEDARSA as the delegated authority can determine which alterations constitute major alterations under Clause 3 of Alberta Regulation 177/92 (see underlined below) which states as follows:
"Major alteration" means a major alteration as defined in a code adopted under this Regulation or an alteration that, in the opinion of an inspector, causes a significant change in either the structural or operational characteristics of the original design of the fixed conveyance as registered with an inspector.
AEDARSA Policy:
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Under Alta. Reg. 177/92 an application for certificate of alteration, must be made in respect of proposed major alterations of passenger ropeways; and |
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engineer endorsed plans and specifications respecting the proposed major alteration must be forwarded for acceptance prior to starting a major alteration; and |
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an acceptance inspection must be applied for before returning an altered lift to service. |
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In accord with; |
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Clause 3.2.1 of the Z98-96 Passenger Ropeways standard, lists Major alterations that these rules apply to; and |
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Under Alta. Reg. 177/92, any alteration to a lift that causes a significant change in either the structural or operational characteristics of the original design will be considered a major alteration.
e.g. addition, deletion, change in height/location of towers/sheaves/batteries/drive and return terminals, change in type/purpose of towers/sheaves etc, control systems, type or manufacture of carriers (different chairs, effect swing clearance, weight of carriers), capacity decrease, structural or equipment changes relating to capacity decrease etc. |
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For major alterations other than as listed in clause 3.2.1 of the code, the requirement to upgrade the entire lift to current code may be limited to any portion(s) of the lift directly or indirectly affected by the alteration. |
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For minor alterations, appropriate engineering and/or manufacturer expertise must be involved in the design and implementation to ensure code compliance and safe operation. If noticed during an inspection, related documentation could be requested for review by an inspector. |
If you have any questions pertaining to this newsletter your nearest AEDARSA office can provide assistance.
Edmonton Office
#207, 8616 - 51 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 6E6
Phone: (780) 448-0184
Fax: (780) 448-0237 |
Calgary Office
#209, 264 Midpark Way SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1J6
Phone: (403) 216-5750
Fax: (403) 216-5755 |
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