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PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, 2016 EDITION, - THE SAFETY STANDARD FOR PLATFORM LIFTS AND STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS, 2014 EDITION, AND THE SAFETY CODE FOR EXISTING ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, 2015 EDITION.
Presented by: Chris W. Labrum, Director of Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing and approve the resolution.
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A public hearing is required to adopt a new elevator safety code within the Unified Building and Trade Code (“UBTC”) to replace the existing elevator safety code. In this case, the 2016 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1) published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (“ASME”), is proposed to be adopted, with various amendments, additions, and omissions that are included within the resolution. Also, along with the 2016 ASME A17.1, the 2014 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME A18.1), and the 2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.3), also published by the ASME, is proposed to be adopted.
Alternatives: (1) Not to approve the resolution;
(2) Approve an amended version of the resolution; and
(3) Defer further consideration of the resolution to a future meeting.
Financial Considerations: None
Legal Considerations: Consistent with K.S.A. 12-3303, notice of this public hearing regarding a code adoption has been published. Approval of this resolution may be pursuant to K.S.A. 19-101 et seq. Approval is by a simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: N/A
Outside Attendees: Unknown
Multimedia Presentation: N/A