Authority: IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-15-5-4; IC 22-15-5-5

Affected: IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15

Sec. 3.1. (a) A regulated lifting device may not be operated without an operating certificate that covers the operation of the regulated lifting device. However, an individual who is performing maintenance on, repairing, installing, or altering the regulated lifting device may use the regulating lifting device without an operating certificate to the extent necessary to complete the work and required testing.

(b) The office shall issue an initial operating certificate for a regulated lifting device if:

1. (1) the applicant for the operating certificate has:

   1. (A) demonstrated through an acceptance inspection and tests that the regulated lifting device complies with the laws governing its construction, repair, maintenance, and operation. This acceptance inspection must be conducted by a licensed inspector;
   2. (B) submitted a notice of compliance/completion to the office that has been completed and signed and affirmed by the appropriate signatory as required under section 1.5 of this rule;
   3. (C) paid the required fee; and
2. (2) been inspected by the office and the office has determined that the regulated lifting device complies with the laws governing its construction, repair, maintenance, and operation.

(c) The office shall issue a renewal operating certificate for a regulated lifting device if the applicant:

1. (1) demonstrates through the completion of applicable safety tests that the regulated lifting device complies with the laws governing the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of the regulated lifting device; and
2. (2) has paid the required fee.

(d) Upon receiving an initial or renewal operating certificate, a copy of the initial or renewal operating certificate shall be displayed in or on each regulated lifting device or in an associated machine room.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 21-1-3.1; filed Sep 27, 1989, 4:30 p.m.: 13 IR 286; readopted filed Sep 11, 2001, 2:49 p.m.: 25 IR 530; filed Dec 3, 2002, 3:05 p.m.: 26 IR 1085; readopted filed Aug 20, 2009, 12:42 p.m.: 20090916-IR-675090380RFA; readopted filed Aug 8, 2012, 8:08 a.m.: 20120905-IR-675120260RFA; readopted filed Jul 3, 2018, 2:22 p.m.: 20180801-IR-675180204RFA; readopted filed Jun 10, 2024, 8:09 a.m.: 20240710-IR-675230794RFA)