Minnesota Elevator Code and Regulations

Minnesota Elevator Code Authority
Authorities having jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction). The department of labor and industries regulates safety codes for elevators and escalators. The ASME A17.1-2010 is for new and altered installations. This standard also covers maintenance and testing requirements for existing elevators.

The Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators is the ASME A17.3-2011. The ASME A18.1-2011 is the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. The standard for Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment is the ASME A17.5-2011. The Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts is the ASME A90.1-2009, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment is the ASME B20.1-2009. Minnesota amendments to those documents are located in chapter 1307. The ASME documents are published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.(excerpt from state website)

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