1. (1) Inspections must verify that the intent of the design and operational requirements imposed by the Governing Standard and this rule are met. The Committee may order other inspections under Section 72-11-211. Ropeway inspectors may inspect spot check a ropeway at any time during the operation of the ropeway. Each report, log, or other document related to a ropeway must be made available to them upon request.

2. (2) Acceptance Inspection and Test.

   1. (a) The Committee, or its appointed representative, will schedule Acceptance Inspection and Test as the procedures are received.

3. (3) Annual General Inspection.

   1. (a) A Ropeway Inspector must make the inspection.
   2. (b) The inspection must occur before the approval of any registration application.
   3. (c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.
   4. (d) The report must include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.
   5. (e) The area operator must notify the Committee or its appointed representative of the annual general inspection. The area operator should give a seven-day notice of the inspection.
   6. (f) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

   existing ropeway must have an annual general inspection.

4. (4) Incident Inspection.

   Incident inspections must occur as required in Section R920-50-14.

5. (5) Operational Inspection.

   1. (a) A ropeway inspector must make the inspection.
   2. (b) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.
   3. (c) The report must include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.
   4. (d) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

   An operational inspection may be made periodically during each season of use.

6. (6) Pre-operational Inspection.

   1. (a) A ropeway inspector must make the inspection.
   2. (b) The inspection must occur before approval of any registration application.
   3. (c) A report signed by the Ropeway Inspector listing items found either deficient or in noncompliance must be filed with the owner.
   4. (d) The report must include the name and address of the inspector and the date of the inspection.
   5. (e) If the pre-operational inspection does not take place at time of the acceptance inspection and testing, the area operator must notify the Committee, or its appointed representative, of the deficient inspection. The area operator should give a seven-day notice of the inspection.
   6. (f) The owner must correct deficiencies and noncompliance items listed in the Ropeway Inspector's report.

   A pre-operational inspection is required for new and modified lifts.

KEY: transportation safety, tramways, ropeways, tramway permits

Date of Last Change: April 3, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 22, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-11-201 through 72-11-216