Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
ELEVATOR AND TRAMWAY SAFETY PROGRAM
Chapter 511 - NATIONAL CODES APPLICABLE TO ELEVATORS AND TRAMWAYS
Section 041-511-3 - Exceptions to National Codes - Elevators

(1) ASME A17.1, Section 1.2.1(b) and (c). The Director does not adopt ASME A17.1, Section 1.2.1(b) and (c).

(2) ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.1.1. In Maine, an individual who is licensed by the Director as an elevator inspector may inspect elevators. The ASME standard provides that anyone who is certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector may inspect elevators.

(3) ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.1.1.2(a). In Maine, a licensed elevator mechanic is required to perform the periodic tests, complete the State Periodic Test Record, and post the completed Periodic Test Record in the machine room. The periodic tests need not be performed in the presence of an inspector. The ASME standard requires that the periodic tests be performed in the presence of an inspector.

(4) ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.1.1.2(b). In Maine, the documentation requirements in Section 8.11.1.1.2(b) shall be completed by the licensed mechanic and kept with the maintenance records. The ASME standard requires that an inspector submit a written report to the authority having jurisdiction.

(5) ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.1.3. In Maine, periodic inspections must occur every 12 months and category 1, 3 and 5 periodic tests must be performed at 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year intervals, respectively.

(6) ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.1(b). Aramid Fiber Ropes for Elevators are not permitted.

(1) ASME A17.6, Part 2 Aramid Fiber Ropes for Elevators is not adopted.

(1) ASME A17.3, Section 1.2 "Application of Code." In Maine, ASME A17.7 is not adopted.

(2) ASME A17.3, Section 1.5 "Alterations, Maintenance and Inspections and Tests." In Maine, existing installations shall conform with ASME A17.1, as adopted by the Director.

(1) ASME A18.1. In Maine, all platform lifts must be equipped with two-way communication.

(2) ASME A18.1, Section 4, I nclined Stairway Chairlifts, in its entirety.

(3) ASME A18.1, Section 5, Private Residence Vertical Platforms, in its entirety.

(4) ASME A18.1, Section 6, Private Residence Inclined Platforms, in its entirety.

(5) ASME A18.1, Section 7, Private Residence Inclined Stairway Chairlifts, in its entirety.

(6) ASME A18.1, Section 10.1.1. In Maine, an individual who is licensed by the Director as a private elevator inspector may inspect elevators. The ASME standard provides that anyone who is certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector may inspect elevators.

(7) ASME A18.1, Section 10.1.4. In Maine, an individual who is licensed by the Director as an elevator inspector may inspect lifts. The ASME standard provides that anyone who is certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector may inspect lifts.

(8) ASME A18.1, Section 10.1.2.1. In Maine, a licensed elevator or lift mechanic is not required to perform periodic inspections and tests in the presence of an inspector.

(9) ASME A18.1, Section 10.1.2.1. In Maine, a licensed elevator or lift mechanic is required to perform the periodic tests, complete the State Periodic Test Record, and post the completed Periodic Test Record in the machine room. The periodic tests need not be performed in the presence of an inspector. The ASME standard requires that the periodic tests be performed in the presence of an inspector.

(10) ASME A18.1, Section 10.2.1. In Maine, routine inspections must occur every 12 months. The ASME standard requires that routine inspections occur every 6 months.