Section 1000.75  New Technology

a)         Any new technology that is issued a Certificate of Conformance under the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7-2007/CSA (Canadian Standards Association) B44.7-07) must be presented to the Board.

b)        The manufacturer of any new technology requiring approval must submit to the Board as least 90 days in advance of a scheduled Board meeting the Certificate of Conformance and any required accompanying report issued by the Accredited Elevator/Escalator Certifying Organization (AECO), any installation, testing and operational instructions, maintenance and inspection instructions and any special equipment that is necessary to inspect or maintain the new technology.

c)         The Board shall notify the manufacturer submitting the application and all Local Administrators on record of the new technology hearing at least 30 days in advance of the date scheduled for the Board to review the submitted documents and hear testimony.  The Local Administrator may submit documentation supporting or opposing the new technology and may testify at the hearing.

d)        The Board will approve the use of the new technology if it meets the requirements of this Part.

(Source:  Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 13131, effective October 1, 2012)