(A) As set out in the definition of a REGULATED LIFTING DEVICE in IC 22-12-1-1, lifting devices, such as elevators and wheelchair lifts, located within a private residence (Class 2 structure) are not regulated lifting devices.
(B) As set out in IC 22-13-2 the town may regulate lifting devices in a private dwelling (Class 2 structure) once an ordinance is approved by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. The currently published standards by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Two Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10016, applicable to lifting devices located within a private residence (Class 2 structure) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators -ASME A 17.1:
(a) Part 5.3: Private Residence Elevators;
(b) Part 5.4: Private Residence Inclined Elevators.
(2) Safety Standard for Platform and Stairway Chair Lifts - ASME A18.1:
(a) Section 5: Private Residence Vertical Platform Lifts;
(b) Section 6: Private Residence Inclined Platform Lifts;
(c) Section 7: Private Inclined Stairway Lifts.
(C) As set out in IC 36-1-5-4, two copies of the above lifting device standards incorporated by reference are on file in the office of the Clerk for the legislative body for public inspection.
(Ord. 2019-G-15, passed 8-6-19)