§ 9-5.5-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby declares that in order to ensure minimum safety standards throughout Colorado, the regulation of conveyances is a matter of statewide concern. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent a local jurisdiction from regulating conveyances. Source: L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1412, § 1, effective January 1, 2008.
§ 9-5.5-103. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Accredited national conveyance association” means a conveyance association that is accredited to certify conveyance inspectors by a nationally recognized standards association, including, without limitation, ASME or ASCE. “Administrator” means the director of the division of oil and public safety within the department of labor and […]
§ 9-5.5-104. Scope
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this article applies to the design, construction, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, alteration, and repair of the following equipment: Hoisting and lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform that moves between two or more landings. Such equipment includes elevators and platform lifts, personnel hoists, and dumbwaiters. […]
§ 9-5.5-105. Similar or Higher Standards Authorized
This article shall not be construed to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, code effectiveness, durability, and safety to those required by this article if technical documentation demonstrates such equivalency or superiority. Source: L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1415, § 1, effective January 1, […]
§ 9-5.5-106. License Required
A person shall not erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, remove, or dismantle a conveyance within a building or structure unless the person is licensed as a conveyance mechanic and is working under the supervision of a certified conveyance contractor. A person shall not wire a conveyance unless the person is licensed as a conveyance mechanic […]
§ 9-5.5-107. License Qualifications – Contractor – Mechanic – Inspector
To be licensed, a person shall apply solely with the administrator. An applicant shall not be licensed as a conveyance mechanic unless the applicant possesses a certificate of completion of a conveyance mechanic program as approved by the administrator. In lieu of qualifying pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), an applicant shall qualify […]
§ 9-5.5-108. License – Rules – Issuance – Renewal – Fee
Upon the administrator’s approval of an application, the administrator shall license the conveyance contractor, conveyance mechanic, or conveyance inspector. The administrator shall promulgate rules requiring a conveyance mechanic to obtain at least eight hours of continuing education every two years. When an emergency exists in this state due to a disaster, act of God, or […]
§ 9-5.5-109. License Discipline
A certification issued pursuant to this article may be suspended or revoked upon a finding by the administrator of any of the following: A false statement in the application concerning a material matter; Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in applying for certification; Failure to notify the owner or lessee of a conveyance and the administrator or […]
§ 9-5.5-110. Accident Reports
The owner shall report to the administrator or an approved local jurisdiction, within twenty-four hours, any accident that results in serious injury to an individual. Source: L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1419, § 1, effective January 1, 2008.
§ 9-5.5-111. Registration of Existing Conveyances – Fund
On or before August 1, 2008, the owner or lessee of every existing conveyance shall register the conveyance with the administrator. The registration shall include the type, rated load and speed, name of manufacturer, location, intended purpose for use, and such additional information as the administrator may require. Conveyances constructed or completed after July 1, […]