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Public Act 0022 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

  
  
  

 


 
Public Act 099-0022
 
SB0718 EnrolledLRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b

    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Elevator Safety and Regulation Act is
amended by changing Sections 15, 35, 105, 120, and 140 as
follows:
 
    (225 ILCS 312/15)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2023)
    Sec. 15. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act:
    "Administrator" means the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
    "Alteration" means any change to equipment, including its
parts, components, or subsystems, other than maintenance,
repair, or replacement of the equipment, including its parts,
components, or subsystems.
    "ANSI A10.4" means the safety requirements for personnel
hoists, an American National Standard.
    "ASCE 21" means the American Society of Civil Engineers
Automated People Mover Standards.
    "ASME A17.1" means the Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators, an American National Standard, and CSA B44, the
National Standard of Canada.
    "ASME A17.3" means the Safety Code for Existing Elevators
and Escalators, an American National Standard.
    "ASME A17.7" means the Performance-Based Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard, and
CSA B44.7, the National Standard of Canada.
    "ASME A18.1" means the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts
and Stairway Chairlifts, an American National Standard.
    "Automated people mover" means an installation as defined
as an "automated people mover" in ASCE 21.
    "Board" means the Elevator Safety Review Board.
    "Certificate of operation" means a certificate issued by
the Administrator or the Local Administrator that indicates
that the conveyance has passed the required safety inspection
and tests and fees have been paid as set forth in this Act.
    "Conveyance" means any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator,
moving sidewalk, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts and
automated people movers.
    "Elevator" means an installation defined as an "elevator"
in ASME A17.1.
    "Elevator contractor" means any person, firm, or
corporation who possesses an elevator contractor's license in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 and 55 of this
Act and who is engaged in the business of erecting,
constructing, installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or
maintaining elevators or related conveyance covered by this
Act.
    "Elevator contractor's license" means a license issued to
an elevator contractor who has proven his or her qualifications
and ability and has been authorized by the Administrator
Elevator Safety Review Board to work on conveyance equipment.
It shall entitle the holder thereof to engage in the business
of constructing, installing, altering, servicing, testing,
repairing, or maintaining and performing electrical work on
elevators or related conveyances covered by this Act within any
building or structure, including, but not limited to, private
residences. The Administrator may issue a limited elevator
contractor's license authorizing a firm or company that employs
individuals to carry on a business of erecting, constructing,
installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining a
specific type of conveyance within any building or structure,
excluding private residences.
    "Elevator helper" means an individual registered with the
Administrator who works under the general direction of a
licensed elevator mechanic. Licensure is not required for an
elevator helper.
    "Elevator industry apprentice" means an individual who is
enrolled in an apprenticeship program approved by the Bureau of
Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. Department of Labor and
who is registered by the Administrator and works under the
general direction of a licensed elevator mechanic. Licensure is
not required for an elevator industry apprentice.
    "Elevator inspector" means any inspector, as that term is
defined in ASME QEI, who possesses an elevator inspector's
license in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
    "Elevator mechanic" means any person who possesses an
elevator mechanic's license in accordance with the provisions
of Sections 40 and 45 of this Act and who is engaged in
erecting, constructing, installing, altering, servicing,
repairing, or maintaining elevators or related conveyance
covered by this Act.
    "Elevator mechanic's license" means a license issued to a
person who has proven his or her qualifications and ability and
has been authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review
Board to work on conveyance equipment. It shall entitle the
holder thereof to install, construct, alter, service, repair,
test, maintain, and perform electrical work on elevators or
related conveyance covered by this Act. The Administrator may
issue a limited elevator mechanic's license authorizing an
individual to carry on a business of erecting, constructing,
installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining a
specific type of conveyance within any building or structure.
    "Escalator" means an installation defined as an
"escalator" in ASME A17.1.
    "Existing installation" means an installation defined as
an "installation, existing" in ASME A17.1.
    "Inspector's license" or "inspection company license"
means a license issued to an ASME QEI certified elevator
inspector or inspection company that has proven the inspector's
or the company's qualifications and ability and has been
authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review Board to
possess this type of license. It shall entitle the holder
thereof to engage in the business of inspecting elevators or
related conveyance covered by this Act.
    "License" means a written license, duly issued by the
Administrator, authorizing a person, firm, or company to carry
on the business of erecting, constructing, installing,
altering, servicing, repairing, maintaining, or performing
inspections of elevators or related conveyance covered by this
Act. New and renewed licenses issued after January 1, 2010 will
include a photo of the licensee.
    "Local Administrator" means the municipality or
municipalities or county or counties that entered into a local
elevator agreement with the Administrator to operate its own
elevator safety program in accordance with this Act and the
adopted administrative rules.
    "Material alteration" means an "alteration", as defined in
the referenced standards.
    "Moving walk" means an installation defined as a "moving
walk" in ASME A17.1.
    "Owner" means the owner of the conveyance, which could be
an individual, a group of individuals, an association, trust,
partnership, corporation, or person doing business under an
assumed name. The owner may delegate his, her, or its authority
to manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyance to
another party, but may not delegate his, her, or its
responsibilities and duties under this Act and the
administrative rules.
    "Private residence" means a separate dwelling or a separate
apartment or condominium unit in a multiple-family dwelling
that is occupied by members of a single-family unit.
    "Repair" has the meaning set forth in the referenced
standards. "Repair" does not require a permit.
    "Temporarily dormant" means an elevator, dumbwaiter, or
escalator:
        (1) with a power supply that has been disconnected by
    removing fuses and placing a padlock on the mainline
    disconnect switch in the "off" position;
        (2) with a car that is parked and hoistway doors that
    are in the closed and latched position;
        (3) with a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch
    installed by a licensed elevator inspector;
        (4) that shall not be used again until it has been put
    in safe running order and is in condition for use;
        (5) requiring annual inspections for the duration of
    the temporarily dormant status by a licensed elevator
    inspector;
        (6) that has a "temporarily dormant" status that is
    renewable on an annual basis, not to exceed a 5-year
    period;
        (7) requiring the inspector to file a report with the
    Administrator describing the current conditions; and
        (8) with a wire seal and padlock that shall not be
    removed for any purpose without permission from the
    elevator inspector.
    "Temporary certificate of operation" means a temporary
certificate of operation issued by the Administrator or the
Local Administrator that permits the temporary use of a
non-compliant conveyance by the general public for a limited
time of 30 days while minor repairs are being completed.
    All other building transportation terms are as defined in
the latest edition of ASME A17.1 and ASME A18.1.
    "Temporary limited authority" means an authorization
issued, for a period not to exceed one year, by the
Administrator to an individual that the Administrator deems
qualified to perform work on a specific type of conveyance.
(Source: P.A. 95-573, eff. 8-31-07; 96-54, eff. 7-23-09.)
 
    (225 ILCS 312/35)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2023)
    Sec. 35. Powers and duties of the Board and Administrator.
    (a) The Board shall consult with engineering authorities
and organizations and adopt rules consistent with the
provisions of this Act for the administration and enforcement
of this Act. The Board may prescribe forms to be issued in
connection with the administration and enforcement of this Act.
The rules shall establish standards and criteria consistent
with this Act for licensing of elevator mechanics, inspectors,
and installers of elevators, including the provisions of the
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1), the
provisions of the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators
and Escalators (ASME A17.7), the Standard for the Qualification
of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI-1), the Automated People Mover
Standards (ASCE 21), the Safety Requirements for Personnel
Hoists and Employee Elevators (ANSI A10.4), and the Safety
Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME
A18.1). The Board shall adopt or amend and adopt the latest
editions of the standards referenced in this subsection within
12 months after the effective date of the standards.
    The Board shall make determinations authorized by this Act
regarding variances, interpretations, and the installation of
new technology. Such determinations shall have a binding
precedential effect throughout the State regarding equipment,
structure, or the enforcement of codes unless limited by the
Board to the fact-specific issues.
    (b) The Administrator or Local Administrator shall have the
authority to grant exceptions and variances from the literal
requirements of applicable State codes, standards, and
regulations in cases where such variances would not jeopardize
the public safety and welfare. The Administrator has the right
to review and object to any exceptions or variances granted by
the Local Administrator. The Board shall have the authority to
hear appeals, for any denial by the Local Administrator or for
any denial or objection by the Administrator. The Board shall
hold hearings, and decide upon such within 30 days of the
appeal.
    (c) The Board shall establish fee schedules for licenses,
and registrations issued by the Administrator. The Board shall
also establish fee schedules for permits and , certificates,
and inspections for conveyances not under a Local
Administrator. The fees shall be set at an amount necessary to
cover the actual costs and expenses to operate the Board and to
conduct the duties as described in this Act.
    (d) The Board shall be authorized to recommend the
amendments of applicable legislation, when appropriate, to
legislators.
    (e) The Administrator may solicit the advice and expert
knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the
administration and enforcement of this Act.
    (f) The Administrator may employ professional, technical,
investigative, or clerical help, on either a full-time or
part-time basis, as may be necessary for the enforcement of
this Act.
    (g) (Blank).
    (h) Notwithstanding anything else in this Section, the
following upgrade requirements of the 2007 edition of the
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1) and the
2005 edition of the Safety Code for Existing Elevators (ASME
A17.3) must be completed by January 1, 2015, but the
Administrator or Local Administrator may not require their
completion prior to January 1, 2013:
        (i) (blank);
        (ii) car illumination;
        (iii) emergency operation and signaling devices;
        (iv) phase reversal and failure protection;
        (v) reopening device for power operated doors or gates;
        (vi) stop switch pits; and
        (vii) pit ladder installation in accordance with
    Section 2.2.4.2 of ASME A17.1-2007.
    (h-5) Notwithstanding anything else in this Section, the
upgrade requirements for the restricted opening of hoistway
doors or car doors on passenger elevators as provided for in
the 2007 edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators (ASME A17.1) and the 2005 edition of the Safety Code
for Existing Elevators (ASME A17.3) must be completed by
January 1, 2014.
    (i) In the event that a conveyance regulated by this Act is
altered, the alteration shall comply with ASME A17.1.
Notwithstanding anything else in this Section, the
firefighter's emergency operation, and the hydraulic elevator
cylinder, including the associated safety devices outlined in
Section 4.3.3(b) of ASME A17.3-2005, are not required to be
upgraded unless: (1) there is an alteration, (2) the equipment
fails, or (3) failing to replace the equipment jeopardizes the
public safety and welfare as determined by the Local
Administrator or the Board.
    (j) The Administrator may choose to require the inspection
of any conveyance to be performed by its own inspectors or by
third-party licensed inspectors employed by the Administrator.
    (k) The Board shall prescribe an inspection form, which
shall be the only inspection form used by a licensed inspector
in the inspection of a conveyance under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 96-54, eff. 7-23-09; 97-310, eff. 8-11-11;
97-1048, eff. 8-22-12.)
 
    (225 ILCS 312/105)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2023)
    Sec. 105. Enforcement; Investigation.
    (a) It shall be the duty of the Administrator to develop an
enforcement program to ensure compliance with rules and
requirements referenced in this Act. This shall include, but
shall not be limited to, rules for identification of property
locations that are subject to the rules and requirements;
issuing notifications to violating property owners or
operators, random on-site inspections, and tests on existing
installations; witnessing periodic inspections and testing in
order to ensure satisfactory performance by licensed persons,
firms, or companies; and assisting in development of public
awareness programs.
    (b) Any person may make a request for an investigation into
an alleged violation of this Act by giving notice to the
Administrator or Local Administrator of such violation or
danger. The notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with
reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall
be signed by the person making the request. Upon the request of
any person signing the notice, the person's name shall not
appear on any copy of the notice or any record published,
released, or made available. If the Local Administrator
determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that
such violation or danger exists, the Local Administrator shall
forward the request for an investigation to the Administrator.
    (c) If, upon receipt of such notification, the
Administrator determines that there are reasonable grounds to
believe that such violation or danger exists, the Administrator
shall cause to be made or permit the Local Administrator to
conduct an investigation in accordance with the provisions of
this Act as soon as practicable to determine if such violation
or danger exists. If the Administrator determines that there
are no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger
exists, he or she shall notify the party in writing of such
determination.
    (d) (Blank).
    (e) An injury caused by the malfunction of a conveyance
shall be reported to the Administrator by the property owner,
the lessee, or the party otherwise responsible for the premises
where the conveyance is located and the injury occurred. The
injury shall be reported within 2 business days of its
occurrence and may be reported either in writing or
electronically.
(Source: P.A. 95-573, eff. 8-31-07; 96-54, eff. 7-23-09.)
 
    (225 ILCS 312/120)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2023)
    Sec. 120. Inspection and testing.
    (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of Section 95 of
this Act, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of all
new and existing conveyances located in any building or
structure to have the conveyance inspected annually by a
person, firm, or company to which a license to inspect
conveyances has been issued. The person, firm, or company
conducting the inspection shall use the inspection form
prescribed by the Board pursuant to subsection (k) of Section
35 of this Act. Subsequent to inspection, the licensed person,
firm, or company must supply the property owner or lessee and
the Administrator with a written inspection report describing
any and all code violations. Property owners shall have 30 days
from the date of the published inspection report to be in full
compliance by correcting the violations. The Administrator
shall determine, upon receiving a final inspection report from
the property owner or lessee, whether such violations have been
corrected and may extend the compliance dates for good cause,
provided that such violations are minor and pose no threat to
public safety.
    (b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all
conveyances to have a licensed elevator contractor, as defined
in this Act, ensure that the required tests are performed at
intervals in compliance with the ASME A 17.1, ASME A 18.1 and
ASCE 21.
    (c) All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator
mechanic.
(Source: P.A. 97-310, eff. 8-11-11.)
 
    (225 ILCS 312/140)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2023)
    Sec. 140. Local Administrator; home rule.
    (a) The Administrator may enter into a local elevator
agreement with municipalities or counties under which the Local
Administrator shall (i) issue construction permits and
certificates of operation, (ii) provide for inspection of
elevators, including temporary operation inspections, (iii)
grant exceptions and variances from the literal requirements of
applicable State codes, standards, and regulations in cases
where such variances would not jeopardize the public safety and
welfare, and (iv) enforce the applicable provisions of the Act,
and levy fines in accordance with the Municipal Code or
Counties Code. The Local Administrator may choose to require
that inspections be performed by its own inspectors or by
private certified elevator inspectors. The Local Administrator
may assess a reasonable fee for permits, exceptions, variances,
certification of operation, or inspections performed by its
inspectors. Each agreement shall include a provision that the
Local Administrator shall maintain for inspection by the
Administrator copies of all applications for permits issued,
grants or denials of exceptions or variances, copies of each
inspection report issued, and proper records showing the number
of certificates of operation issued. Each agreement shall also
include a provision that each required inspection be conducted
by a certified elevator inspector and any other provisions
deemed necessary by the Administrator. Any safety standards or
regulations adopted by a municipality or county under this
subsection must be at least as stringent as those provided for
in this Act and the rules adopted under this Act.
    (b) A home rule unit may not regulate the inspection or
licensure of, or otherwise regulate, elevators and devices
described in Section 10 of this Act in a manner less
restrictive than the regulation by the State of those matters
under this Act. This subsection is a limitation under
subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois
Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of
powers and functions exercised by the State.
    (c) (Blank).
    (d) The Administrator shall be notified of any exception or
variance granted. The Administrator may object to such
exception or variance within 7 business days of receipt of the
notice. Should the Administrator and Local Administrator not
reach agreement on the exception or variance, the matter shall
be directed to the Board to hear and decide.
    (e) The Local Administrator shall issue the inspection form
prescribed by the Board pursuant to subsection (k) of Section
35 of this Act or an inspection form identical to the form
prescribed by the Board, which shall be the only inspection
form used by a person, firm, or company licensed to inspect
conveyances under this Section. A Local Administrator that
chooses to require that inspections be performed by its own
inspectors shall also use the inspection form prescribed by the
Board or an inspection form that is identical to the form
prescribed by the Board.
(Source: P.A. 96-54, eff. 7-23-09.)

Effective Date: 1/1/2016