MINUTES OF COLORADO PASSENGER TRAMWAY SAFETY BOARD

1560 Broadway, Conference Room 1250-C Denver, CO 80202

February 23, 2017

This meeting of the Board was publicly noticed according to the Division of Professions and Occupations' Policy 80-17. I.

CALL TO ORDER Richard Burkley, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS PRESENT Board Members Present:

Richard Burkley, Chair Ann Sheflin, Vice Chair Bryce Beecher, Member Elizabeth Howe, Member (via conference call) Mike Lane, Member Jon Mauch, Member

Board Members Absent:

Maria Dominguez, Member

Staff Members Present:

John Roberts, First Assistant Attorney General Karen McGovern, Deputy Division Director of Programs and Legal Affairs Dennis Rhodes, ESP Staff Joyce Young, Program Director Larry Smith, Supervisory Tramway Engineer Nicki Cochrell, Program Manager

Others Present (elected to sign in): Patrick O’Sullivan, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Tim Finnigan, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Phil Patterson, Beaver Creek Ski Resort Ken King, Telluride Ski Resort Larry Forsythe, Mountain Village Gondola Jennifer Kelly, Magic Carpet Lifts Cindy Olson, Loveland Ski Area II.

REVIEW OF MINUTES It was moved and seconded to approve the October 27, 2016 meeting minutes as written. The motion passed unanimously.

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It was moved and seconded to approve the January 20, 2017 meeting minutes as written. The motion carried with Jon Mauch abstaining from the vote.

III.

STAFF UPDATE Karen McGovern, Deputy Division Director, was formally introduced to the Board. Nicki Cochrell, Program Manager, said the Board will be discussing the RMLA conference and Board members plans to attend the conference at the end of today’s meeting. Ms. Cochrell said the next rule book will have an effective date of May 15, 2017. The rulebook will be available on the Tramway webpage for the industry around May 15. Hard copies will be given to Board members and Staff at a future meeting. Ms. Cochrell stated the next Board meeting would be held on May 10, 2017 in Grand Junction at 10:15 a.m. The location of the meeting will be at the Credit Union of Colorado, 202 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Grand Junction, Colorado. With this, the April 27, 2017 Board meeting will be cancelled. The deadline for agenda items for this meeting is April 6, 2017. Ms. Cochrell said the next Technical Committee is scheduled for April 7, 2017 via conference call at 1560 Broadway, Conference Room 1250-B at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for the meeting is March 24, 2017. Ms. Cochrell informed the Board that travel mileage went from .49 to .48 as of January 1, 2017. Larry Smith, Supervisory Tramway Engineer, said Mount Timothy Ski Area in California recently had an incident where a mechanic had both arms get entangled in a conveyor. Mr. Smith said there was a mechanic fatality recently at Killington Resort in Vermont. The mechanic fell 13 feet from the catwalk. OSHA is investigating the accident. Mr. Smith said there was recently a backpack hanger on the Lenewee lift. The passenger was released before sustaining any injuries. Mr. Smith said the ANSI final ballot is to be completed in April. He will be bringing the Standard’s new changes to the Board at a future meeting. Mr. Smith said there has been discussion and direction from NSAA regarding a maintenance program. A subcommittee has been formed to develop a template that would be useable for all members.

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IV.

RULE MAKING HEARING A. Adoption of rules for Section 2 regarding Operational requirements The Board reviewed the Rule Making Notice concerning the adoption of rules for Section 2 regarding Operational requirements and took the following action. It was moved and seconded to adopt Rule Rule 2.3.2.5, Rule 2.3.2.5.1, Rule 2.3.2.5.2, Rule 2.3.2.5.3, Rule 2.3.2.5.4, Rule 2.3.2.5.5, Rule 2.3.2.5.6, Rule 2.3.2.5.7, Rule 2.3.2.5.8, Rule 2.3.2.5.9, and Rule 2.3.2.5.10 as published in the Notice of Rulemaking dated November 10, 2016 by the Board. The motion passed unanimously. The legal authority for the adoption of the rules is C.R.S 25-5-704 (1)(a). The purpose for the adoption of Rule 2.3.2.5, Rule 2.3.2.5.1, Rule 2.3.2.5.2, Rule 2.3.2.5.3, Rule 2.3.2.5.4, Rule 2.3.2.5.5, Rule 2.3.2.5.6, Rule 2.3.2.5.7, Rule 2.3.2.5.8, Rule 2.3.2.5.9, and Rule 2.3.2.5.10 is to: 1) adopt the current ANSI section for Aerial Tramways regarding Operational Requirements in order to put the rules in a correct chronological order; and 2) adopt the pre-operational minimum ridership requirement that will address the personnel allowed to ride a tramway prior to the completion of daily operational checks. The revision of these rules shall become effective May 15, 2017. The Board finds that: • The record of the rule making proceeding demonstrates the need for the regulations; • The proper statutory authority exists for the regulations; • To the extent practicable, the regulations are clearly and simply stated so that their meaning will be understood by any party required to comply with the regulations; • The regulations do not conflict with other provisions of the law; • There is no duplication or overlapping of the regulations; and, • The proposed rules are being considered in light of their appropriateness and cost effectiveness. 2.3.2.5 Operational requirements 2.3.2.5.1 General The owner and supervisor of each aerial lift shall review the requirements of Section 2 and referenced Annexes of this standard to ascertain that original design and installation conditions have not been altered in a manner so as to violate the requirements of the standard. 2.3.2.5.2 Preoperational minimum ridership requirements Each licensee shall have an operational plan that identifies criteria for pre-operational tramway inspections for the transportation of personnel on aerial ropeways. Implementation of these procedures is intended for the protection of all personnel and shall be the responsibility of the area operator, supervisor, and the authorized individual. The preoperational plan shall include, but not be limited to:

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Minimum Requirements Prior to the daily preoperational ride and the completion of X.3.2.4.2 Daily preoperational inspection, or any initial start-up of the ropeway, the following minimum steps shall be taken; 1.

At least one brake and stop switch has been operated and proves to function properly, and either items 2 or 3 are performed.

2.

The ropeway is operated slowly for a minimum of three (3) minutes, or a length of time equal to the time a carrier takes to cross the longest span on the installation.

3.

The lift line is visually inspected in one of two ways: a) The entire lift line is visually inspected from the ground by trained personnel. b) The lift line inspection occurs while riding the aerial ropeway. If this method is used, the first rider shall be in constant communication with the operator.

The plan shall also include the following requirements: i) Evacuation of pre-ride personnel. The number of available evacuation personnel, the method of transportation of those persons, the required evacuation equipment and the method of transport of evacuated personnel. ii) Trained operational and maintenance availability. A requirement that trained operational and maintenance personnel shall be immediately available to attempt to restart the tramway if the tramway stops. For the purpose of this rule, “area employee” means an individual: (1) who performs services for an area operator, as that term is defined by section 25-5-702(1), C.R.S.; (2) who receives financial compensation directly from the area operator for those services; and (3) whose services only the area operator has the right to control (i.e., the area operator has the right to direct the services the individual will perform for the area operator and how the individual will perform those services). A. For Licensed Ropeways and Unlicensed Ropeways After Initial Testing, including Expired Licenses An area employee that is directly related to the opening of the aerial lift (i.e. Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, and Lift Operators) shall conduct the pre-operational inspection ride. If any other area employee is to ride the lift prior to the completion of the pre-operational inspection, the personnel responsible for the pre-operational inspection ride shall ride in the first carriers in front of the area employee. As used in this rule, the term “area employee” specifically excludes independent contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and their personnel. B. Unlicensed Ropeways Prior to Testing and Licensing Only personnel related to the completion of the construction, operation, and buildings directly related to the operation of the tramway may be transported by the tramway prior to testing and licensing. 2.3.2.5.3 Starting Following procedural clearances, the aerial lift shall be started by the operator or at the direction of the operator. 2.3.2.5.4 (Reserved) 2.3.2.5.5 Stops After any stop of an aerial lift, the operator shall determine the cause of the stop, and not restart until clearance has been obtained from all attended stations.

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2.3.2.5.6 Termination of daily operations Procedures shall be established for terminating daily operations in such a manner that passengers will not be left on the aerial lift after it has been shut down. Loading ramps, as required, shall be closed and so marked. When either loading or unloading portions of an intermediate station are not in operation, it shall be so signed and the loading station shall be closed to public access. 2.3.2.5.7 Damage to carriers Should any carrier become damaged or otherwise rendered unfit for passenger transportation during normal operation, it shall be clearly and distinctively marked and not used for passengers until repaired or replaced. It shall be removed from the line as soon as feasible. 2.3.2.5.8 Hazardous conditions When wind or icing conditions are such that operation is hazardous to passengers or equipment, according to predetermined criteria based upon the area’s operational experience and the designer’s design considerations, the aerial lift shall be unloaded and the operation discontinued. If necessary under the predetermined criteria, device(s) shall be installed at appropriate location(s) to ascertain wind velocity and direction when aerial lifts are operated. No aerial lift shall operate when there is an electrical storm in the immediate vicinity. Should such conditions develop while the aerial lift is in operation, loading of passengers shall be terminated, and operation shall be continued only as long as necessary to unload all passengers. When such shutdown has been caused by an electrical storm, grounding of control circuits and haul ropes that are used as conductors in communication systems is permissible. Such grounding shall be removed prior to resumption of passenger operations. 2.3.2.5.9 Bypass requirements The use of temporary circuits that have been installed for the purpose of bypassing failed electrical circuit(s) (see 2.2.6) shall meet these requirements in the following order: a)

The condition that the circuit indicated is in default shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure an electrical operating circuit malfunction, rather than the indicated condition, actually exists;

b) The bypass shall be authorized only by the aerial lift supervisor or his/her designated representative; c)

When a bypass is in operation, the function bypassed shall be under constant, close visual observation;

d) The use of a bypass circuit shall be logged and shall indicate when, who authorized, and for what duration a bypass was used; e)

The operator control panel shall indicate that a bypass is in use.

2.3.2.5.10 Evacuation A plan for evacuation of passengers from each aerial lift shall be developed and documented. The plan shall include: a) the definition of the line of authority in the event of an evacuation. This line of authority shall list: 1) the positions responsible for determining the need for and ordering an evacuation by use of the evacuation power unit or evacuation from individual carriers;

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2) the personnel responsible for performing the evacuation, for first aid, and for ground care of evacuated passengers. b) a description of the equipment necessary for evacuation and where it will be stored; c)

provisions for adequate training in the functions performed in the evacuation process at least once each operating season. Such drills are to be recorded in the operational log of each aerial tramway (see 2.3.5.1);

d) an estimate of the time necessary for the total evacuation of each aerial lift; e)

a description of unusual terrain conditions and how each of these conditions will be dealt with during an evacuation;

f)

an estimate of when the evacuation should begin in the event the aerial lift becomes inoperable;

g) provisions for communications with passengers of an inoperable aerial lift, the frequency of such communication, how soon after the aerial tramway becomes inoperable such communication to the passengers will start, and the frequency of communications thereafter; h) the methods of evacuation to be used for the typical passenger, incapacitated passenger, passengers using common adaptive ski equipment, and non-ambulatory passengers; i)

provisions for communication with the evacuation teams;

j)

provisions for suspending the evacuation in the event that the aerial lift is made operable during the evacuation;

k) provisions for control and assistance of evacuated persons until released; l)

provisions for a post-evacuation report.

All nonmetallic rope used for evacuation shall be of nylon or polyester (Dacron) fiber of either laid or braided construction. Laid rope of nylon shall be of a hard lay. These ropes shall be either of a static rescue type or a dynamic mountaineering type. Breaking strength, when new, shall be at least 15 times the maximum expected operating load but in no case less than 4000 pounds (17.8 kilonewtons). No natural fiber or polypropylene ropes shall be used. These ropes shall be carefully stored when not in use and shall be examined after each completed aerial lift evacuation and prior to each season of operation, both summer and winter, to ascertain that they are in satisfactory condition. Carabiners, if used, shall be of the locking type.

B. Adoption of rules for Section 3 regarding Operational requirements The Board reviewed the Rule Making Notice concerning the adoption of rules for Section 3 regarding Operational requirements and took the following action. It was moved and seconded to adopt Rule 3.3.2.5, Rule 3.3.2.5.1, Rule 3.3.2.5.2, Rule 3.3.2.5.3, Rule 3.3.2.5.4, Rule 3.3.2.5.5, Rule 3.3.2.5.6, Rule 3.3.2.5.7, Rule 3.3.2.5.8, Rule 3.3.2.5.9, and Rule 3.3.2.5.10 as published in the Notice of Rulemaking dated November 10, 2016 by the Board. The motion passed unanimously.

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The legal authority for the adoption of the rules is C.R.S 25-5-704 (1)(a). The purpose for the adoption of Rule 3.3.2.5, Rule 3.3.2.5.1, Rule 3.3.2.5.2, Rule 3.3.2.5.3, Rule 3.3.2.5.4, Rule 3.3.2.5.5, Rule 3.3.2.5.6, Rule 3.3.2.5.7, Rule 3.3.2.5.8, Rule 3.3.2.5.9, and Rule 3.3.2.5.10 is to: 1) adopt the current ANSI section for Aerial Tramways regarding Operational Requirements in order to put the rules in a correct chronological order; and 2) adopt the pre-operational minimum ridership requirement that will address the personnel allowed to ride a tramway prior to the completion of daily operational checks. The revision of these rules shall become effective May 15, 2017. The Board finds that: • The record of the rule making proceeding demonstrates the need for the regulations; • The proper statutory authority exists for the regulations; • To the extent practicable, the regulations are clearly and simply stated so that their meaning will be understood by any party required to comply with the regulations; • The regulations do not conflict with other provisions of the law; • There is no duplication or overlapping of the regulations; and, • The proposed rules are being considered in light of their appropriateness and cost effectiveness. 3.3.2.5 Operational requirements 3.3.2.5.1 General The owner and supervisor of each aerial lift shall review the requirements of Section 3 and referenced Annexes of this standard to ascertain that original design and installation conditions have not been altered in a manner so as to violate the requirements of the standard. 3.3.2.5.2 Preoperational minimum ridership requirements Each licensee shall have an operational plan that identifies criteria for pre-operational tramway inspections for the transportation of personnel on aerial ropeways. Implementation of these procedures is intended for the protection of all personnel and shall be the responsibility of the area operator, supervisor, and the authorized individual. The preoperational plan shall include, but not be limited to: Minimum Requirements Prior to the daily preoperational ride and the completion of X.3.2.4.2 Daily preoperational inspection, or any initial start-up of the ropeway, the following minimum steps shall be taken; 1.

At least one brake and stop switch has been operated and proves to function properly, and either items 2 or 3 are performed.

2.

The ropeway is operated slowly for a minimum of three (3) minutes, or a length of time equal to the time a carrier takes to cross the longest span on the installation.

3.

The lift line is visually inspected in one of two ways:

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a) The entire lift line is visually inspected from the ground by trained personnel. b) The lift line inspection occurs while riding the aerial ropeway. If this method is used, the first rider shall be in constant communication with the operator. The plan shall also include the following requirements: i) Evacuation of pre-ride personnel. The number of available evacuation personnel, the method of transportation of those persons, the required evacuation equipment and the method of transport of evacuated personnel. ii) Trained operational and maintenance availability. A requirement that trained operational and maintenance personnel shall be immediately available to attempt to restart the tramway if the tramway stops. For the purpose of this rule, “area employee” means an individual: (1) who performs services for an area operator, as that term is defined by section 25-5-702(1), C.R.S.; (2) who receives financial compensation directly from the area operator for those services; and (3) whose services only the area operator has the right to control (i.e., the area operator has the right to direct the services the individual will perform for the area operator and how the individual will perform those services). A. For Licensed Ropeways and Unlicensed Ropeways After Initial Testing, including Expired Licenses An area employee that is directly related to the opening of the aerial lift (i.e. Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, and Lift Operators) shall conduct the pre-operational inspection ride. If any other area employee is to ride the lift prior to the completion of the pre-operational inspection, the personnel responsible for the pre-operational inspection ride shall ride in the first carriers in front of the area employee. As used in this rule, the term “area employee” specifically excludes independent contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and their personnel. B. Unlicensed Ropeways Prior to Testing and Licensing Only personnel related to the completion of the construction, operation, and buildings directly related to the operation of the tramway may be transported by the tramway prior to testing and licensing. 3.3.2.5.3 Starting Following procedural clearances, the aerial lift shall be started by the operator or at the direction of the operator. Capability for starting from other locations may be provided for maintenance or emergency operation. 3.3.2.5.4 Loading and unloading platforms The maze or corral, loading platform surface, breakover point, and the load/unload seat height shall be reasonably maintained according to the prevailing weather conditions and established procedures. 3.3.2.5.5 Stops After any stop of an aerial lift, the operator shall determine the cause of the stop, and not restart until clearance has been obtained from all attended stations. 3.3.2.5.6 Termination of daily operations Procedures shall be established for terminating daily operations in such a manner that passengers will not be left on the aerial lift after it has been shut down. Loading ramps, as required, shall be closed and so marked. When either loading or unloading portions of an intermediate station are not in operation, it shall be so signed and the loading station shall be closed to public access.

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3.3.2.5.7 Damage to carriers Should any carrier become damaged or otherwise rendered unfit for passenger transportation during normal operation, it shall be clearly and distinctively marked and not used for passengers until repaired or replaced. It shall be removed from the line as soon as feasible. 3.3.2.5.8 Hazardous conditions When wind or icing conditions are such that operation is hazardous to passengers or equipment, according to predetermined criteria based upon the area’s operational experience and the designer’s design considerations, the aerial lift shall be unloaded and the operation discontinued. If necessary under the predetermined criteria, device(s) shall be installed at appropriate location(s) to ascertain wind velocity and direction when aerial lifts are operated. No aerial lift shall operate when there is an electrical storm in the immediate vicinity. Should such conditions develop while the aerial lift is in operation, loading of passengers shall be terminated, and operation shall be continued only as long as necessary to unload all passengers. When such shutdown has been caused by an electrical storm, grounding of control circuits and haul ropes that are used as conductors in communication systems is permissible. Such grounding shall be removed prior to resumption of passenger operations. 3.3.2.5.9 Bypass requirements The use of temporary circuits that have been installed for the purpose of bypassing failed electrical circuit(s) (see 3.2.6) shall meet these requirements in the following order: a)

The condition that the circuit indicated is in default shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure an electrical operating circuit malfunction, rather than the indicated condition, actually exists;

b) The bypass shall be authorized only by the aerial lift supervisor or his/her designated representative; c)

When a bypass is in operation, the function bypassed shall be under constant, close visual observation;

d) The use of a bypass circuit shall be logged and shall indicate when, who authorized, and for what duration a bypass was used; e)

The operator control panel shall indicate that a bypass is in use.

3.3.2.5.10 Evacuation A plan for evacuation of passengers from each aerial lift shall be developed and documented. The plan shall include: a) the definition of the line of authority in the event of an evacuation. This line of authority shall list: 1) the positions responsible for determining the need for and ordering an evacuation by use of the evacuation power unit or evacuation from individual carriers; 2) the personnel responsible for performing the evacuation, for first aid, and for ground care of evacuated passengers. b) a description of the equipment necessary for evacuation and where it will be stored; c)

provisions for adequate training in the functions performed in the evacuation process at least once each operating season. Such drills are to be recorded in the operational log of each aerial lift (see 3.3.5.1);

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d) an estimate of the time necessary for the total evacuation of each aerial lift; e)

a description of unusual terrain conditions and how each of these conditions will be dealt with during an evacuation;

f)

an estimate of when the evacuation should begin in the event the aerial lift becomes inoperable;

g) provisions for communications with passengers of an inoperable aerial lift, the frequency of such communication, how soon after the aerial lift becomes inoperable such communication to the passengers will start, and the frequency of communications thereafter; h) the methods of evacuation to be used for the typical passenger, incapacitated passenger, passengers using common adaptive ski equipment, and non-ambulatory passengers; i)

provisions for communication with the evacuation teams;

j)

provisions for suspending the evacuation in the event that the aerial lift is made operable during the evacuation;

k) provisions for control and assistance of evacuated persons until released; l)

provisions for a post-evacuation report.

All nonmetallic rope used for evacuation shall be of nylon or polyester (Dacron) fiber of either laid or braided construction. Laid rope of nylon shall be of a hard lay. These ropes shall be either of a static rescue type or a dynamic mountaineering type. Breaking strength, when new, shall be at least 15 times the maximum expected operating load but in no case less than 4000 pounds (17.8 kilonewtons). No natural fiber or polypropylene ropes shall be used. These ropes shall be carefully stored when not in use and shall be examined after each completed aerial lift evacuation and prior to each season of operation, both summer and winter, to ascertain that they are in satisfactory condition. Carabiners, if used, shall be of the locking type.

C. Adoption of rules for Section 4 regarding Operational requirements The Board reviewed the Rule Making Notice concerning the adoption of rules for Section 4 regarding Operational requirements and took the following action. It was moved and seconded to adopt Rule 4.3.2.5, Rule 4.3.2.5.1, Rule 4.3.2.5.2, Rule 4.3.2.5.3, Rule 4.3.2.5.4, Rule 4.3.2.5.5, Rule 4.3.2.5.6, Rule 4.3.2.5.7, Rule 4.3.2.5.8, Rule 4.3.2.5.9, and Rule 4.3.2.5.10 as published in the Notice of Rulemaking dated November 10, 2016 by the Board. The motion passed unanimously. The legal authority for the adoption of the rules is C.R.S 25-5-704 (1)(a). The purpose for the adoption of Rule 4.3.2.5, Rule 4.3.2.5.1, Rule 4.3.2.5.2, Rule 4.3.2.5.3, Rule 4.3.2.5.4, Rule 4.3.2.5.5, Rule 4.3.2.5.6, Rule 4.3.2.5.7, Rule 4.3.2.5.8, Rule 4.3.2.5.9, and Rule 4.3.2.5.10 is to: 1) adopt the current ANSI section for Aerial Tramways regarding Operational Requirements in order to put the rules in a correct chronological order; and 2) adopt the pre-operational minimum ridership requirement

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that will address the personnel allowed to ride a tramway prior to the completion of daily operational checks. The revision of these rules shall become effective May 15, 2017. The Board finds that: • The record of the rule making proceeding demonstrates the need for the regulations; • The proper statutory authority exists for the regulations; • To the extent practicable, the regulations are clearly and simply stated so that their meaning will be understood by any party required to comply with the regulations; • The regulations do not conflict with other provisions of the law; • There is no duplication or overlapping of the regulations; and, • The proposed rules are being considered in light of their appropriateness and cost effectiveness. 4.3.2.5 Operational requirements 4.3.2.5.1 General The owner and supervisor of each aerial lift shall review the requirements of Section 4 and referenced Annexes of this standard to ascertain that original design and installation conditions have not been altered in a manner so as to violate the requirements of the standard. 4.3.2.5.2 Preoperational minimum ridership requirements Each licensee shall have an operational plan that identifies criteria for pre-operational tramway inspections for the transportation of personnel on aerial ropeways. Implementation of these procedures is intended for the protection of all personnel and shall be the responsibility of the area operator, supervisor, and the authorized individual. The preoperational plan shall include, but not be limited to: Minimum Requirements Prior to the daily preoperational ride and the completion of X.3.2.4.2 Daily preoperational inspection, or any initial start-up of the ropeway, the following minimum steps shall be taken; 1.

At least one brake and stop switch has been operated and proves to function properly, and either items 2 or 3 are performed.

2.

The ropeway is operated slowly for a minimum of three (3) minutes, or a length of time equal to the time a carrier takes to cross the longest span on the installation.

3.

The lift line is visually inspected in one of two ways: a) The entire lift line is visually inspected from the ground by trained personnel. b) The lift line inspection occurs while riding the aerial ropeway. If this method is used, the first rider shall be in constant communication with the operator.

The plan shall also include the following requirements: i) Evacuation of pre-ride personnel. The number of available evacuation personnel, the method of transportation of those persons, the required evacuation equipment and the method of transport of evacuated personnel.

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ii) Trained operational and maintenance availability. A requirement that trained operational and maintenance personnel shall be immediately available to attempt to restart the tramway if the tramway stops. For the purpose of this rule, “area employee” means an individual: (1) who performs services for an area operator, as that term is defined by section 25-5-702(1), C.R.S.; (2) who receives financial compensation directly from the area operator for those services; and (3) whose services only the area operator has the right to control (i.e., the area operator has the right to direct the services the individual will perform for the area operator and how the individual will perform those services). A. For Licensed Ropeways and Unlicensed Ropeways After Initial Testing, including Expired Licenses An area employee that is directly related to the opening of the aerial lift (i.e. Ski Patrol, Lift Maintenance, and Lift Operators) shall conduct the pre-operational inspection ride. If any other area employee is to ride the lift prior to the completion of the pre-operational inspection, the personnel responsible for the pre-operational inspection ride shall ride in the first carriers in front of the area employee. As used in this rule, the term “area employee” specifically excludes independent contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and their personnel. B. Unlicensed Ropeways Prior to Testing and Licensing Only personnel related to the completion of the construction, operation, and buildings directly related to the operation of the tramway may be transported by the tramway prior to testing and licensing. 4.3.2.5.3 Starting Following procedural clearances, the aerial lift shall be started by the operator or at the direction of the operator. Capability for starting from other locations may be provided for maintenance or emergency operation. 4.3.2.5.4 Loading and unloading platforms The maze or corral, loading platform surface, breakover point, and the load/unload seat height shall be reasonably maintained according to the prevailing weather conditions and established procedures. 4.3.2.5.5 Stops After any stop of an aerial lift, the operator shall determine the cause of the stop, and not restart until clearance has been obtained from all attended stations. 4.3.2.5.6 Termination of daily operations Procedures shall be established for terminating daily operations in such a manner that passengers will not be left on the aerial lift after it has been shut down. Loading ramps, as required, shall be closed and so marked. When either loading or unloading portions of an intermediate station are not in operation, it shall be so signed and the loading station shall be closed to public access. 4.3.2.5.7 Damage to carriers Should any carrier become damaged or otherwise rendered unfit for passenger transportation during normal operation, it shall be clearly and distinctively marked and not used for passengers until repaired or replaced. It shall be removed from the line as soon as feasible. 4.3.2.5.8 Hazardous conditions

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When wind or icing conditions are such that operation is hazardous to passengers or equipment, according to predetermined criteria based upon the area’s operational experience and the designer’s design considerations, the aerial lift shall be unloaded and the operation discontinued. If necessary under the predetermined criteria, device(s) shall be installed at appropriate location(s) to ascertain wind velocity and direction when aerial lifts are operated. No aerial lift shall operate when there is an electrical storm in the immediate vicinity. Should such conditions develop while the aerial lift is in operation, loading of passengers shall be terminated, and operation shall be continued only as long as necessary to unload all passengers. When such shutdown has been caused by an electrical storm, grounding of control circuits and haul ropes that are used as conductors in communication systems is permissible. Such grounding shall be removed prior to resumption of passenger operations. 4.3.2.5.9 Bypass requirements The use of temporary circuits that have been installed for the purpose of bypassing failed electrical circuit(s) (see 4.2.6) shall meet these requirements in the following order: a)

The condition that the circuit indicated is in default shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure an electrical operating circuit malfunction, rather than the indicated condition, actually exists;

b) The bypass shall be authorized only by the aerial lift supervisor or his/her designated representative; c)

When a bypass is in operation, the function bypassed shall be under constant, close visual observation;

d) The use of a bypass circuit shall be logged and shall indicate when, who authorized, and for what duration a bypass was used; e)

The operator control panel shall indicate that a bypass is in use.

4.3.2.5.10 Evacuation A plan for evacuation of passengers from each aerial lift shall be developed and documented. The plan shall include: a) the definition of the line of authority in the event of an evacuation. This line of authority shall list: 1) the positions responsible for determining the need for and ordering an evacuation by use of the evacuation power unit or evacuation from individual carriers; 2) the personnel responsible for performing the evacuation, for first aid, and for ground care of evacuated passengers. b) a description of the equipment necessary for evacuation and where it will be stored; c)

provisions for adequate training in the functions performed in the evacuation process at least once each operating season. Such drills are to be recorded in the operational log of each aerial lift (see 4.3.5.1);

d) an estimate of the time necessary for the total evacuation of each aerial lift; e)

a description of unusual terrain conditions and how each of these conditions will be dealt with during an evacuation;

f)

an estimate of when the evacuation should begin in the event the aerial lift becomes inoperable;

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g) provisions for communications with passengers of an inoperable aerial lift, the frequency of such communication, how soon after the aerial lift becomes inoperable such communication to the passengers will start, and the frequency of communications thereafter; h) the methods of evacuation to be used for the typical passenger, incapacitated passenger, passengers using common adaptive ski equipment, and non-ambulatory passengers; i)

provisions for communication with the evacuation teams;

j)

provisions for suspending the evacuation in the event that the aerial lift is made operable during the evacuation;

k) provisions for control and assistance of evacuated persons until released; l)

provisions for a post-evacuation report.

All nonmetallic rope used for evacuation shall be of nylon or polyester (Dacron) fiber of either laid or braided construction. Laid rope of nylon shall be of a hard lay. These ropes shall be either of a static rescue type or a dynamic mountaineering type. Breaking strength, when new, shall be at least 15 times the maximum expected operating load but in no case less than 4000 pounds (17.8 kilonewtons). No natural fiber or polypropylene ropes shall be used. These ropes shall be carefully stored when not in use and shall be examined after each completed aerial lift evacuation and prior to each season of operation, both summer and winter, to ascertain that they are in satisfactory condition. Carabiners, if used, shall be of the locking type.

V.

BUSINESS A. Proposed revisions to Colorado Rules 1. Proposed adoption of Rule 3.1.4.3.4.3 Incorrect attachment The Board reviewed the information regarding the proposed adoption of Rule 3.1.4.3.4.3 Incorrect attachment. During the adoption of the last ANSI Standard, the Board adopted the requirement that all existing ropeways meet the ANSI-2006. The Board then adopted those sections from the ANSI Standards compendium where the equipment could not meet the newer requirements. Over the years the requirements have changed and become stricter and many existing ropeways cannot meet the current requirements of Rule 3.1.4.3.4.3 Incorrect attachment. At the August 25, 2016 meeting, the Board granted a temporary blanket variance that pertains to the distance from the last grip position switch in the terminal to the first tower sheave in regards to grip incorrect attachment. The Standard is designed to bring the ropeway to a stop so that the carrier stops before the first tower if the grip does not

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attached to the haul rope. The variance also requires the existing ropeways to meet the Standard that was in existence at the time of construction of the ropeway, and not the more current requirement of ANSI-2006. The variance was brought back to the Board at the October 27, 2016 meeting due to an error discovered with the Standards listed in the temporary blanket variance. The Board re-granted the temporary blanket with the corrections until October 15, 2017 while the rulemaking process could be begin for Rule 3.1.4.3.4.3 Incorrect attachment. Upon review by the Board, it was moved and seconded to publish the proposed adoption of Rule 3.1.4.3.4.3 Incorrect attachment for public rule making for further comments and revisions. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Request for variance 1. Keystone Ski Resort’s request for a temporary variance for relief from Rule 4.1.2.6.1 Service brake for the A51 lift (KS-008) The Board reviewed the letter from Grant Ellis, Keystone Ski Resort, requesting a temporary variance for relief from Rule 4.1.2.6.1 Service brake for the A51 lift (KS-008). During the acceptance test for a major modification on the return terminal on the Keystone’s A51 lift (KS-008), it was discovered the stopping distance for the lift’s service brake only stop exceeded the maximum stopping distance allowed by the ANSI Standard’s 4.1.2.5 table 4-3 referenced in Rule 4.1.2.6.1. Keystone requested a variance to Rule 4.1.2.6.1 Service brake to allow the area to investigate alternative service brake configurations to comply with the Standard. It was moved and seconded to grant a temporary variance to Keystone Ski Resort for relief from Rule 4.1.2.6.1 Service brake for the A51 lift (KS-008) to allow the area to investigate alternative service brake configurations to comply with the Standard. The motion passed unanimously. The variance is in accordance with: 1.2.3 (a)

The granting of such an exception would be consistent with, and would aid in, implementing the legislative policy set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-701; and,

1.2.3 (b)

Compliance with applicable rules and regulations from which an exception is sought would create an unreasonable operational or design condition.

Provisions: 1. Brake torque testing shall be performed monthly in accordance with ANSI B77.12011 Section 4.1.2.6. If the lift stopping distance in a service brake only stop is longer than 39.5 feet, the Supervisory Tramway Engineer shall be notified.

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2. Area personnel and CPTSB inspectors shall have access to the acceptance test results upon request. 3. The temporary variance shall expire on June 1, 2017. Findings of Fact: 1. Keystone’s A51 lift (KS-008) is a 2 passenger fixed grip chairlift built in 1976. Since then, it has been shortened, and has undergone several other modifications. 2. The design speed of the lift is 425 feet per minute. 3. ANSI B77.1-2011, Section 4.1.2.5, Table 4-3 allows a maximum stopping distance of 24.5 feet at 420 feet per minute. 4. During the major modification acceptance testing in 2016, the stopping distance for the empty lift, with only the service brake applied, was 36 feet at 425 feet per minute. 5. During the acceptance test, the normal stop on diesel prime mover on an empty lift stopped in 5.3 seconds with a stopping distance of 18 feet from a speed of 335 feet per minute. 6. Testing demonstrated that the service brake could hold and prevent the 110% loaded lift from rolling back. 7. All other brakes and stopping systems meet the required stopping distance and other applicable standards. 8. The only device (manual or automatic) that can initiate a “service brake only” stop is located in the overhead drive machinery room, and is labeled as “Operator Lockout”. 9. All Protection, Operation, and Supervision circuits with the exception of the “Operator Lockout” initiate either a Normal Stop with drive regeneration, or an Emergency Shutdown with bullwheel brake application. 10. The lift was shortened several years ago. The original drive machinery, with all of its rotational inertia, was retained. Attempts by Keystone to increase the rate of application of the brake did not correct the condition. There is concern that adding weight to the service brake arm, to increase the brake’s holding force, would create an over-braking condition 11. The granting of this variance does not constitute a public safety hazard. 2. Vail Associates’ request for a permanent variance for relief from Rule 1.4 Definitions for the Sun Up Express lift (VA-063) The Board reviewed the November 28, 2016 letter from Scott Leslie, Vail Associates, requesting a permanent variance for relief from 1.4 Definitions.

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During a recent acceptance test on the Sun Up Express lift at Vail, the new drive that was supplied is the current modern electronic system to monitor critical safeties of the chairlift. The drive, however, is not equipped with a full load contractor device to isolate the drive from the electric motor as described in Rule 1.4 Definitions regarding emergency shutdown. Vail requested a permanent variance to Rule 1.4 Definitions pertaining to the emergency shutdown definition for the Sun Up Express lift (VA-063) to allow the lift to not have a full load rated contactor. It was moved and seconded to grant a permanent variance to Vail Associates for relief from Rule 1.4 Definitions for the Sun Up Express lift (VA-063) to allow the lift to not have a full load rated contactor as required under the emergency shutdown definition. The motion carried with Elizabeth Howe and Jon Mauch abstaining from the vote. The variance is in accordance with: 1.2.3 (a)

The granting of such an exception would be consistent with, and would aid in, implementing the legislative policy set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-701; and,

1.2.3 (b)

Compliance with applicable rules and regulations from which an exception is sought would create an unreasonable operational or design condition.

Provisions: 1. Area personnel and CPTSB inspectors shall have access to the acceptance test results which verified the proper function of the STO upon request. Findings of Fact: 1. Vail’s Sun Up Express lift (VA-063) is a 4 passenger detachable grip chairlift built in 2016. 2. The Sun Up Express is equipped with an ABB ACS880 series variable frequency AC drive. On this drive, there is no output contactor which opens upon an Emergency Shutdown. 3. The ABB ACS880 is equipped with a safety related function known as STO – Safe Torque Off. 4. The ABB ACS880 is limited to 2 recharge cycles per 10 minute period when the contactor is opened. 5. The TUV NORD certificate confirms the safety function STO is capable for safety related application up to SIL 3, SIL1 3, and PL e and meets the requirements listed in the ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 Standards as described in Annex J in the proposed 2017 revision of the ANSI B77.1 Standard.

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6. The new drive for Sun Up Express will be compliant with all the requirements of ANSI B77.1-2017 when adopted. 7. The granting of this variance does not constitute a public safety hazard. 3. Telluride Ski Resort’s request for a permanent variance for relief from Rule 1.4 Definitions for the Chondola lift (TR-011) The Board reviewed the January 19, 2017 letter from Ken King, Telluride Ski Resort, requesting a permanent variance for relief from 1.4 Definitions. Ken King was present to represent Telluride Ski Resort. Telluride recently had a new AC drive installed. The drive is equipped with an integrated full load contractor device to isolate the drive from the electric motor as described in Rule 1.4 Definitions regarding emergency shutdown. However, the function of the contactor is limited by the charging system of the contactor. The charging system does only allow the contactor to be used more than twice in five minutes before the system must wait to be energized to operate again. Telluride requested a permanent variance to Rule 1.4 Definitions pertaining to the emergency shutdown definition for the Chondola lift (TR-011) to allow the lift to not use the existing integrated contactor pertaining to the emergency shutdown definition and to use the STO system built into the drive. It was moved and seconded to grant a permanent variance to Telluride Ski Resort for relief from Rule 1.4 Definitions for the Chondola lift (TR-011) to allow the lift to not use the existing integrated contactor pertaining to the emergency shutdown definition and to use the STO system built into the drive. The motion passed unanimously. The variance is in accordance with: 1.2.3 (a)

The granting of such an exception would be consistent with, and would aid in, implementing the legislative policy set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-701; and,

1.2.3 (b)

Compliance with applicable rules and regulations from which an exception is sought would create an unreasonable operational or design condition.

Provisions: 1. Area personnel and CPTSB inspectors shall have access to the acceptance test results which verified the proper function of the STO upon request. Findings of Fact: 1. Telluride’s Chondola lift (TR-011) is a detachable grip combined quad shair/gondola lift built in 1995.

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2. The Chondola is equipped with an ABB ACS880 series variable frequency AC drive installed in 2016. The drive is equipped with a full load contactor, but it does not open for 10 minutes after a Normal Stop or Emergency Shutdown to prevent the cycling of the charging circuit on the drive. 3. The ABB ACS880 is equipped with a safety related function known as STO – Safe Torque Off. 4. The ABB ACS880 is limited to 2 recharge cycles per 10 minute period when the contactor is opened. 5. The TUV NORD certificate confirms the safety function STO is capable for safety related application up to SIL 3, SIL1 3, and PL e and meets the requirements listed in the ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 Standards as described in Annex J in the proposed 2017 revision of the ANSI B77.1 Standard. 6. The new drive for the Chondola will be compliant with all the requirements of ANSI B77.1-2017 when adopted. 7. The granting of this variance does not constitute a public safety hazard.

C. Ski Granby – Complaint and Response The Board reviewed a complaint regarding safety allegations at Ski Granby Ranch. James Wolter was present to represent Ski Granby Ranch. After review, it was moved and seconded for the Board to refer the matter to Executive Session for possible disciplinary action against Ski Granby Ranch. The motion passed unanimously.

D. Ski Granby – Notice of possible law violation The Board reviewed information received on possible license law violation at Ski Granby Ranch. James Wolter was present to represent Ski Granby Ranch. The Board took no further action in the matter at this time as the possible license law violation is pending a response from the area.

E. Ski Granby – Request for consideration Jon Mauch disclosed his association with Ski Granby Ranch and the Quick Draw Express lift (SC-008) being manufactured by Leitner-POMA. He recused himself from the discussion and vote and left room during this agenda item. The Board reviewed information from Ski Granby Ranch requesting the Board to consider the re-opening of the Quick Draw Express lift (SC-008) on a new electrical drive. James Wolter was present to represent Ski Granby Ranch.

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It was moved and seconded for the Board to table the matter until after the executive session. The motion carried with Jon Mauch abstaining from the vote. F. Fraser Snow Tubing – Compliance with the Stipulation On January 28, 2014, a Stipulation was issued to Fraser Snow Tubing for a rule violation that occurred in 2013. The Stipulation assessed a $3,000.00 fine and three years probationary period and a stayed suspension of two year. The Stipulation also required Fraser to agree to a maximum of two additional unannounced inspections during each year of probation. With the receipt of the fine, the completion of the three year probation, and completion of the additional inspections; the Board was informed that Fraser Snow Tubing has completed the terms of the January 28, 2014 Stipulation. The Board took no further action in the matter.

G. RMLA Board Discussion and Board Members Plans Staff discussed the up-coming Board meeting at RMLA and the Board members’ plans on attending the conference. The conference will be held from May 8 through May 11, 2017 in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. The location of the meeting will be held at the Credit Union of Colorado, 202 Main St, 2nd Floor, Grand Junction, Colorado and will be posted on the Board’s website in the near future.

H. Annual designation of the 2017 CPTSB meeting notices It was moved and seconded to designate the Welcome Center of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, at 1560 Broadway, Suite 110, Denver, Colorado and the Board’s calendar located at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Tramway_Calendar for the 2017 CPTSB meeting notices pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402 (2) (c). The motion passed unanimously.

I. Proposal for meeting date changes Since moving the Board Meetings in May to coincide with the Rocky Mountain Lift Association in Grand Junction, Board meetings have started to be canceled. Staff discussed with the Board the possibility of changing future Board meeting dates.

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Staff gave a list of dated for the rest of 2017 and for 2018 for the Board to consider. The Board agreed with the dates. The new meeting dates will be posted on the Board’s calendar located at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Tramway_Calendar.

VI.

OPEN QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION FROM THE PUBLIC None

VII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved and seconded that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing with counsel disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, discussing specific claims or grievances, and receiving legal advice on specific legal questions, and discussing matters required to be kept confidential pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes section 24-6-402(3)(a)(II) and (III), including the legal basis for potential disciplinary action and, where warranted, recommended settlement guidance for matters discussed in open session at today’s meeting and referred to executive session. The motion passed unanimously. The Board was in executive session from 2:46 p.m. to 4:24 p.m.

VIII.

BUSINESS The Board went back into open session at 4:24 p.m. After coming out of executive session, the following items were considered: Ski Granby – Complaint and Response It was moved and seconded to refer the matter to the Office of Investigations to obtain further information to obtain witness statements. The motion passed unanimously. Ski Granby – Request for consideration Jon Mauch disclosed his association with Ski Granby Ranch and the Quick Draw Express lift (SC-008) being manufactured by Leitner-POMA. He recused himself from the discussion and vote and left room during this item. James Wolter, Ski Granby Ranch, informed the Board that the area wants to continue operating the Quick Draw Express lift (SC-008) on the diesel drive until the end of the season. After the season ends, the area would like to proceed with the modification on the new electrical drive before reopening on memorial day. The Board appreciated the update and continued with the motion. It was moved and seconded to deny the request for the

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immediate modification of the Quick Draw Express lift (SC-008) pending the final investigation report. The motion carried with Jon Mauch abstaining from the vote.

IX.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

Approved by: Richard Burkley, Chair

Date: May 10, 2017

Attestation: Pursuant to § 24-6-402(2)(d.5)(I)(B), C.R.S., as Board Chair, I attest that the executive session of the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board meeting held on February 23, 2017, was confined to the topics authorized for discussion pursuant to § 24-6-402(3)(a)(II), and (III), C.R.S.

Approved by: Richard Burkley, Chair

Date: May 10, 2017