Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
Effective Nov 21, 2025Mass. Register #1561MGL c. 143, § 71JRecreational Tramway Board
(1) NDT Plan.
- (a) A Ski Area Owner shall obtain all required non-destructive testing plans from the Manufacturer. The plan shall include the Non-destructive testing requirements and schedules. The NDT plan shall include provisions for the Non-destructive testing of all critical structural and mechanical components including grips, clips, hangers, chairs, and cabin and shall comply with ANSI.
- (b) Where there is no Manufacturer to provide the required documents, the Ski Area Owner shall obtain a non-destructive testing plan prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer.
- (2) NDT Testing. The Ski Area Owner shall have Non-destructive Testing performed in accordance with the NDT plan.
(3) NDT Report.
- (a) All NDT testing shall be performed by a Level II or III certified NDT examiner.
- (b) The certified NDT examiner performing the testing shall document their findings in a NDT Report, which shall be maintained by the Ski Area Owner for the life of the Tramway.
- (c) The Ski Area Owner shall submit a NDT report to the Board with the License Application prior to the issuance of an annual License to operate the Tramway.