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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings indicated in this section.
"ALCTV" means ALI ALCTV-2016: Standard for Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation, published by Automotive Lift Institute, Inc.
"Automotive lift" or "equipment" means equipment designed to deposit a motor vehicle in a parking space by moving the motor vehicle vertically above floor level on a pallet or platform equipped with tracks, channels or similar devices to hold the vehicle’s wheels, not the vehicle frame or designated support points, in place while the vehicle is being moved vertically.
"Critical operating control" means any electric or hydraulic control the purpose of which is to prevent the unintended movement of equipment.
"Eligible user" means any person trained by the manufacturer or owner of the equipment to operate the equipment in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s written instructions. The term includes qualified personnel and the authority having jurisdiction.
"Existing installation" means any equipment lawfully in existence on June 8, 2005.
"Manual operating" means any equipment or device where continuous pressure on an operating control is required to cause the equipment to move vertically.
"Pallet" means any part of the equipment where vehicles are placed for parking.
"Qualified personnel" means any person authorized by Section 14C-7-160 to install, alter, repair, test, maintain or otherwise work on equipment.
"Safety switch" means an electrical switch having normally closed contact(s) which are positively opened by the action of a switch actuator and where the opening of the contact(s) is not dependent upon springs.
"Vehicle" means a motor vehicle with not more than four wheels.
(1) All equipment shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of ALCTV, and shall be certified by the manufacturer for compliance with ALCTV.
(2) All equipment shall be designed in such a manner that it is unnecessary for any person to be in the vehicle or on any pallet in order for the equipment to operate as intended.
(3) All equipment shall be designed to move a vehicle above floor level only.
(4) All equipment operating devices intended for eligible users shall be designed to minimize the possibility of unauthorized persons using the equipment.
(1) All electrical control equipment and wiring shall comply with the requirements of Title 14E.
(2) All electrical control equipment shall be listed, certified, labeled and marked as required by CSA-C22.2 Number 14 or UL 508. All other electrical equipment, if not listed, certified, labeled and marked to an applicable product standard, shall be listed, certified, labeled and marked as required by CSA-C22.2 Number 14 or UL 508.
(1) All electrically operated equipment, including electro-hydraulic equipment, shall be equipped with fused disconnect switches or circuit breakers capable of being locked in the "off" position. If, in order to service, repair or maintain the equipment, it is necessary for qualified personnel to move or operate the equipment while qualified personnel remain within the overall perimeter of the equipment, the equipment shall be equipped with electrical safety switches to prevent or stop the equipment from moving. All switches required by this subsection shall be: (i) capable of being manually reset by eligible users and qualified personnel; and (ii) located in an accessible place in all areas where it is reasonably anticipated that qualified personnel will work to service, repair or maintain the equipment.
(2) All hydraulically operated equipment, where the hydraulics are not electrically controlled, shall be equipped with shut off valves capable of being locked in a position that prevents or stops the equipment from moving. Such valves shall be: (i) manually operated hydraulic valves or manually operated hydraulic pilot valves; and (ii) located in an accessible place in all areas where it is reasonably anticipated that qualified personnel will work to service, repair or maintain the equipment.
(3) All operating devices intended for eligible users shall be: (i) designed, installed and maintained in a manner such that the operating device is clearly visible to eligible users; (ii) marked with clear, legible, conspicuously-placed and understandable operating instructions; and (iii) designed to minimize the possibility of unauthorized persons using the equipment.
(1) All equipment shall be installed in a manner that includes all structural elements necessary to provide safe and adequate support for the equipment and for all vehicles of all design sizes and weights to be moved by the equipment.
(2) Each equipment installation shall accommodate one four-wheeled vehicle or its equivalent only. Multiple vehicles shall be accommodated with multiple automotive lifts.
(3) All equipment shall be installed in such a manner that it is unnecessary for any person to be in the vehicle or on any pallet in order for the equipment to operate as intended.
(4) The installation of equipment designed to move a vehicle below floor level shall be prohibited.
(5) All equipment shall be installed on floors that are within ± five degrees of level.
(6) All mechanical, electrical and hydraulic parts of the equipment shall be installed in a manner such that the parts are: (i) protected against damage other than damage caused by normal wear and tear; and (ii) readily accessible for maintenance.
(7) All equipment shall be installed wholly within an enclosed building and shall not be visible from outside the building. For purposes of this subsection, an enclosed building shall include a parking facility as defined in Chapter 14B-2.
(8) All equipment shall be installed in conformity with the requirements of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
(Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. V, § 7)
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