(1) The following codes, including those updates, addenda and amendments thereto hereafter adopted by the division as set forth in the duly promulgated administrative rules, are hereby adopted for all conveyances subject to this chapter as may be applicable:
(a)  ANSI/ASME, A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
(b)  ANSI/ASME, A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.
(c)  ANSI/ASME, A17.4 Guide for Emergency Personnel.
(d)  ANSI/ASME, A17.5 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.
(e)  ANSI/ASME, A17.6 Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems.
(f)  ANSI/ASME, A17.7 Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
(g)  ANSI/ASME, A17.8 Standard for Wind Turbine Tower Elevators.
(h)  ICC/ANSI, A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
(i)  ANSI/ASME, A18.1 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Chairlifts.
(j)  ASME, QEI-1 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors.
(2)  Conveyances placed into operation after July 1, 2004, shall comply with those codes in effect on the date the division received the application for the permit or certificate for the conveyance.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-8614

  • Conveyance: includes elevators, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, material lifts, and dumbwaiters. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • Division: means the Idaho division of occupational and professional licenses. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • Elevator: means a hoisting or lowering machine equipped with a car or platform that moves in guides and services two (2) or more floors or landings of a building or structure. See Idaho Code 39-8603
  • Escalator: means a power-driven, inclined, continuous stairway used for raising and lowering passengers. See Idaho Code 39-8603
(3)  Conveyances placed into operation prior to July 1, 2004, shall be required to comply only with the Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.