02-041-523 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 041-523-1 - Inspections

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.

02-041 C.M.R. ch. 523, § 1