Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-1-1153 – Discarding of wire cable or rope used for hoisting

1. There are six broken wires in pitch length of cable or rope.
2. The wires on the crown are worn 65% or more of their original diameter.
3. More than three wires which have been reduced by wear more than 30% in cross section are broken in one strand of the cable or rope lay.
4. Marked corrosion appears.
5. The minimum safety factor falls below approved specifications.

All wire cable or rope which is used for hoisting or lowering employees or other persons shall be discarded for such use when:

Former Rule 11:53.