Alaska Administrative Code

(a) The owner or operator of an amusement ride shall have at least $1,000,000 liability insurance. Evidence of the insurance must be mailed, faxed, sent by electronic mail, or hand delivered to the department's mechanical inspection section at least 10 days before planned operati…

(a) The operator of an amusement ride or the operator's designee shall (1) inspect the foundations and supports of the amusement ride daily; and (2) repair or replace any weakened foundations and supports before operation. (b) The operator of an amusement ride or the operator's d…

(a) The owner or operator of an amusement ride who desires a variance from a safety standard adopted in or under AS 05.20 may file a written request with the director of the department's division of labor standards and safety. (b) A request filed under (a) of this section must in…

(a) A notice issued under AS 05.20.050 for a violation of AS 05.20 or 8 AAC 78.010 - 8 AAC 78.180, based upon inspection under AS 05.20.060, is final unless the owner or operator of the amusement ride files an appeal with the commissioner within 15 days after receipt of the inspe…

The department adopts by reference the 2017 edition of B17.1-2017, American National Standard for Passenger Ropewavs-, Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors - Safety Standard, approved by the American National Standards Institute on May 11, 2017. Notes …

An owner or operator shall register a new or modified tramway with the department at least 30 days before installation. The registration must provide the name and mailing address of the area operator, the location of the tramway, basic design data, a profile of the lift line show…

(a) To ensure that a new tramway does not pose a danger to employees of the owner or operator or to the public, plans for new tramway construction must be (1) approved and sealed by an engineer who is registered under AS 08.48 and who is competent in tramway design; (2) approved …

A person's designation by the department as a tramway specialist is valid for one year from the date of issuance. Notes 8 AAC 78.275 Eff. 9/25/2002, Register 163 Authority:AS 05.20.040 AS 05.20.070 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available.…

(a) A tramway used or proposed to be used in the state must be inspected annually by an inspector or tramway specialist before access to the tramway is made available to the public. The inspector or tramway specialist shall submit the inspection report to the department within 15…

(a) During an inspection, the inspector or tramway specialist shall make a written report of any violations that were observed of the safety requirements adopted by reference in 8 AAC 78.250. (b) At the close of an inspection, the inspector or tramway specialist shall review the …

(a) The owner or operator of a tramway shall have at least $1,000,000 liability insurance. If the owner or operator of a tramway is a municipality, the municipality is not required to post a liability insurance binder if it can provide proof of self - insurance satisfactory to th…

(a) The operator of a tramway or the operator's designee shall give the tramway a daily operating test before a passenger is permitted to ride. The test must include the operation of controls, speed--governing devices, braking equipment, and other safety devices. Any condition di…

Notes 8 AAC 78.310 Eff. 11/30/89, Register 112; repealed 6/15/2001, Register 158 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will…

(a) An attendant may not act as a ticket seller or receive money while the tramway is in operation. (b) An attendant of a fiber rope tow is exempt from the provisions of this section. Notes 8 AAC 78.320 Eff. 11/30/89, Register 112 Authority:AS 05.20.070 State regulations are upda…

(a) The owner or operator of a tramway who desires a variance from a safety standard adopted in or under AS 05.20 may file a written request for variance with the director of the department's division of labor standards and safety. (b) A request filed under (a) of this section mu…

(a) A notice issued under AS 05.20.050 for a violation of AS 05.20 or 8 AAC 78.250 - 8 AAC 78.340, based upon inspection under AS 05.20.060, is final unless the owner or operator of the tramway files an appeal with the commissioner within 15 days after receipt of the inspector's …

(a) In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) "amusement ride" (A) means a mechanical device, aquatic device, or combination of devices, if safety of the patrons, employees, and the public are within the department's jurisdiction, that carries or conveys passeng…

(a) The department adopts by reference the following sections of the 2013 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME code) as interpreted as of July 1, 2013: (1) Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers; (2) Section II…

(a) A contractor or subcontractor who installs boilers or pressure vessels subject to state law must notify the department of any installation within 30 days of the installation. This notification may be on the departmental preaddressed and preprinted form, or in the form of a le…

The owner or user of a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, refrigeration system, or shop that is inspected by a special inspector, chief inspector, approved inspector, or deputy inspector shall pay the department, upon completion of inspections and receipt of invoice, the following …

(a) The expiration date of a certificate of inspection issued under AS 18.60.340 will be shown on the certificate. The certificate remains valid until its stated expiration date so long as there is no break in insurance coverage on the vessel for which the certificate was issued.…

An individual commissioned as a special inspector shall pay a fee of $50 and obtain an identification card issued by the department. The identification card, issued for a one-year period, must be carried at all times when performing inspections within the state. An identification…

(a) The portion of the most current addition of the National Board Inspection Code Manual for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectorsaddressing installation must be used as a guideline if the manufacturer's recommendation is not available. (b) A combination boiler-water heater unit…

(a) Upon completion of installation, a boiler or unfired pressure vessel covered by AS 18.60.180 must be inspected by a deputy inspector or special inspector and identified by state vessel number assigned by the department. (b) The state vessel number shall be affixed as follows:…

(a) An automatically fired steam boiler must be equipped with an automatic low-water fuel cutoff with manual reset. (b) An automatically fired hot water heating or hot water supply boiler that exceeds an input of 400, 000 Btu per hour must be equipped with an automatic low-water …

(a) An automatically fired steam boiler must be protected by (1) a high-limit safety control, set to prevent the pressure from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler; and (2) an operating control designed to cut off the fuel supply if the pressure reaches …

Vented blowdown tanks must be designed for a minimum working pressure of 50 psi and be built in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Code.If a blowdown tank is not vented, it must meet the requirements of the ASME Code,be manufactured to the maximum allowable working pressure…

(a) A company that does not hold a "VR" stamp and has their employees repair, reset, or reseal ASME safety and safety relief valves must obtain a written authorization signed by the director. The authorization must be renewed every three years following the date of original issue…

(a) When two or more boilers operating at different pressures and safety valve settings are interconnected, the lower-pressure boiler or interconnected piping must be equipped with safety valves of sufficient capacity to prevent overpressure. (b) If in-service safety relief valve…

Alterations or welded repair on boilers and unfired pressure vessels must be performed (1) under the direct supervision of a special or deputy inspector; or (2) by a person in possession of a repair stamp issued by the NB, if that person (A) submits a written quality-assurance sy…

(a) An applicant for a boiler operator license must submit documented proof, on a notarized form provided by the department or by notarized statements on letterhead stationery from employers, of qualifications for the respective license category as follows: (1) fireman - no exper…

(a) An owner or operator shall report any accident that results in the injury of a person and that involves a boiler or pressure vessel, to the director in detail, within 48 hours from the time of the occurrence. If the deadline falls on a weekend or state holiday, the report mus…

The department will consider days to be consecutive calendar days for the counting of time under 8 AAC 80.015 and 8 AAC 80.030. Notes 8 AAC 80.800 Eff. 12/17/99, Register 152 Authority:AS 18.60.180 AS 18.60.340 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versio…

(a) In this chapter and in AS 18.60.180-18.60.395, unless the context requires otherwise(1) "alteration" means a change in any item described on the original manufacturer's data report which affects the pressure capability of a boiler or unfired pressure vessel, and includes, for…

(a) The department will certify a postsecondary career and technical school program as eligible to participate in the Alaska performance scholarship program if the career and technical school submits a complete application as required under 8 AAC 81.020, is physically located in …

(a) To request certification under 8 AAC 81.010, a postsecondary career and technical school must submit, no later than the annual date that the department will set and publish on the department's website, a complete application to the department on a form provided by the departm…

(a) To request approval for a program with an accelerated method of delivery, a postsecondary career and technical school must submit, with its application under 8 AAC 81.020, an additional application to the department on a form provided by the department. The department will ap…

(a) The department's initial certification of a postsecondary career and technical school program is valid for two school years. To request recertification, the career and technical school must submit, at least 90 days before the program's current certification expires, a complet…

(a) No later than 10 working days after the date of the notice, a career and technical school program that receives a notice of denial of an application from the department may file a written request for reconsideration under this section to the commissioner. The request must add…

In this chapter, (1) "Alaska performance scholarship program" means the scholarship program established under AS 14.43.810-14.43.849; (2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of labor and workforce development; (3) "department" means the Department of Labor and Workforce Develop…

(a) The tuition rates for published long-term workforce training programs offered from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 at or through the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) facility in Seward are as follows:(1) one term (19 weeks or 90 training days), $3,287; (2) two terms (…

Except as provided in 8 AAC 86 and 8 AAC 87, 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090 applies to grants for money received by the board under AS 23.15.580(c). Notes 8 AAC 84.010 Eff. 12/23/2011, Register 200 Authority:AS 23.15.580 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two…

If a state or federal statute or regulation addresses a particular grant program and is inconsistent with a provision of 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090, the state or federal statute or regulation supersedes the provision. Notes 8 AAC 84.020 Eff. 12/23/2011, Register 200 Authority:AS…

For the purpose of AS 23.15.580(c), the board and department will jointly implement a grant disbursement as follows: (1) the board will review and approve priorities for the grant disbursement and assist in the evaluation of grant proposals; (2) the department is responsible for …

To be considered for a grant under 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090, an applicant must (1) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant's accounting system (A) is able to provide information on grant awards, authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, as…

(a) Unless the department cancels a solicitation, the department will review each proposal received in response to a solicitation and prepare written recommendations for the board's consideration. (b) The department will(1) evaluate each grant proposal for compliance with the sub…

(a) After the department makes a final grant award decision, the department will send to the applicant a notice of (1) intent to award the grant, contingent upon any necessary revisions under 8 AAC 84.045(d); or (2) denial of award and the reason for the denial. (b) The departmen…

(a) A grant award may be used only for expenditures that are (1) necessary and reasonable for the completion of grant activities in accordance with AS 23.15.580(c), 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090, and the grant agreement and budget; and (2) supported by appropriate source documents,…

A person who is awarded a grant shall (1) establish a separate fund and accounting codes for receipt and disbursement of grant money under 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090; (2) administer the grant money in accordance with the requirements of 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090; and (3) provi…

(a) A person awarded a grant under 8 AAC 84.010 - 8 AAC 84.090 shall maintain all appropriate records related to the grant, including (1) records used for determining an individual's eligibility to receive training or employment assistance; (2) training curricula and related mate…