Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
Chapter 523 - TRAMWAY OWNERS' DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 041-523-1 - Inspections
Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 041-523-1
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A tramway must be inspected by a licensed private tramway inspector or the Chief Inspector.
A. Inspections include the following, where applicable:
(1)
Certificate Inspection. The following inspections must be
completed annually, and the reports of the inspections filed, together with the
certificate fee required by Chapter 10, Section
5(16) of the rules of
the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, entitled "Establishment
of License Fees," with the Chief Inspector:
(a) Inspection by a licensed private tramway
inspector or the Chief Inspector when the weather allows a complete inspection
of all stationary and moving parts and all safety devices;
(b) Wire rope inspection by a licensed
private wire rope inspector if the tramway is equipped with a wire rope;
and
(c) Submission of satisfactory
written evidence to the Chief Inspector that any noted deficiencies or required
repairs have been made.
(2)Seasonal Operation
Inspection. Tramways must be inspected by a licensed private tramway
inspector or the Chief Inspector not later than 30 days after the tramway
begins operation for the ski season. The owner shall file with the Chief
Inspector the operational inspection report and written evidence that any noted
deficiencies or required repairs have been made.
(3)Off-Season Operation
Inspection. In addition to the requirements of subparagraph 1, when a
tramway is operated for public use outside of the customary skiing season, the
owner shall have the tramway inspected by a licensed private tramway inspector
or the Chief Inspector during the time of offseason operation. The owner shall
file with the Chief Inspector the off-season operation inspection report and
written evidence that any noted deficiencies or required repairs have been
made.
The owner shall inform the Chief Inspector whether the tramway will be used for off-season operation in the application for the annual certificate.
B. Notice of Operation. The owner shall notify the Chief Inspector in writing that the tramway has begun operation no later than 10 days after the tramway begins operation for the season.
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