Effective date for Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1307, Elevators and Related Devices

September 11, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has adopted rules governing elevators and related devices by updating the editions of several codes and standards for elevators and related devices published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), including ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ASME A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.

For a complete list of the updated codes and standards, view the rule as adopted here.

These updated codes and standards are effective Sept. 28, 2020. On or after that date all permits, installations, maintenance and inspections must be issued and performed under the updated editions.

More information

Visit the Chapter 1307, Elevators and Related Devices Rulemaking Docket for more information.

Questions?

Contact us at dli.rules@state.mn.us.