New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Area operator" means the person who owns or is responsible for the operation of a facility using a passenger tramway. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.02 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.02) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #5434, eff…

"Authority having jurisdiction" means the New Hampshire passenger tramway safety board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.03 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.03) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-1…

"Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 225-A:2, I. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.04 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.04) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-11-02, EXPIRED: 12-11-10 New. #10072,…

"Bodily injury" means any injury where medical services are rendered beyond the first aid provided on-site. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.05 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.05) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; s…

"Cable attachment" means the method or gripping device for securing the car, gondola, chair, or bar hanger to the cable or wire rope. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.06 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.06) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; s…

"Carousel" means a class of outdoor transportation wherein skiers are transported in a circle. The skier is propelled in a circular pattern while holding on to a rotating tow bar. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.07 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (form…

"Construction" means the excavation for installation, or placement of any foundation, or placement of structural materials of a passenger tramway. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.08 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.08) New. #4862, e…

"Department" means the New Hampshire department of safety. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.09 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.09) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-11-02, EXPIRED: 12-11-10 New. …

"Industry" means "industry" as defined in RSA 225-A:2, III. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.10 #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #5434, eff 7-8-92; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-11-02; ss by #8201, eff 11-9-04; ss by #10072, eff 1-11-12 (from Pas 301.14); ss by #10382, e…

"Passenger tramway" means "passenger tramway" as defined in RSA 225-A:2,VI. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.11 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.10) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-11-02, EXPIRE…

"Qualified engineer" means a professional engineer registered in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.12 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84, EXPIRED 5-9-90 (formerly Saf-S 1001.11) New. #4862, eff 7-10-90; ss by #6284, eff 7-10-96; ss by #7800, eff 12-11-02, EX…

"Qualified personnel" means individuals, who, as a result of training and experience, understand and demonstrate competence with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of passenger tramways and associated hazards. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.13 ##13429-B, Effective …

"Qualified wire rope inspector" means an individual who is acceptable to the board to inspect wire rope, as specified in Pas 304.02. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.14 ##13429-B, Effective 8/6/2022 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Pas 300).

"Qualified wire rope splicer" means an individual who is acceptable to the board to splice wire rope as specified in Pas 304.03. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 301.15 #13429-B, Effective 8/6/2022 (formerly Pas 301.13).

The primary responsibility for design, construction, maintenance and inspection shall rest with the owners of passenger tramways. The safety of passengers and other users is of paramount importance, thus owners and operators shall conform to the orders of the board. If any operat…

If, after investigation, the board finds that a violation of any of its rules exists, or that there is a condition in the tramway construction, operation or maintenance endangering the safety of the public, the board shall issue a written order setting forth its findings, the cor…

The owner or operator of any tramway, upon the occurrence of an incident involving death or loss of control of a lift, shall immediately make contact with the lift inspector or a member of the board. The owner or operator of any tramway, upon the occurrence of an incident requiri…

(a) The owner or operator of any tramway shall submit a Pas 6 "Tramway Incident Report" form, revised 1/2022, to the board of all incidents, including all those requiring an oral report, involving any lift system failure affecting the safety or integrity of any tramway, or result…

(a) The passenger tramway safety bureau shall be authorized to perform an inspection of any tramway in order to determine compliance with the rules, regulations, and codes of the department or the board. (b) The findings of inspections conducted by the passenger tramway safety bu…

(a) No passenger tramway shall be operated unless a registration for such tramway has been issued by the board. (b) The registration year shall extend from November 1 to October 31. (c) The summer season shall extend from May 15 to October 31. (d) The winter season shall extend f…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, a registration shall only be issued to an area operator whose passenger tramway meets the minimum requirements set forth in Pas 300. (b) Prior to initial registration of a new, modified or relocated passenger tramway, a form Pas 5 …

(a) All applications for registration shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee, established by the board pursuant to the authority of RSA 225-A:16. (b) Each lift shall have a fee equal to the larger amount of $160 or the amount determined as follows: (1) The lift slope length,…

(a) Every applicant for an original or renewal registration shall include, with the application form, a copy of a certificate of insurance that has a minimum amount of coverage of $300,000 per accident. (b) The certificate of insurance set forth in (a) above shall not apply to or…

Each operator shall be issued a registration plate that shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the base loading area of each tramway. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 303.05 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84; ss by #3143, eff 11-4-85 (formerly Saf-S 1003.05) New. #4862,…

(a) A general inspection of each passenger tramway, to include the entire installation, shall be conducted by qualified personnel at least once a year. For passenger tramways operating in more than one season, a minimum of 2 inspections a year shall be required. The general inspe…

(a) The board shall qualify a visual wire rope inspector as referred to in ANSI B77.1- 2017, section A.4.1.2., effective 2017 and available as noted in Appendix B, by demonstration of professional competence, education and experience as evidenced by, but not limited to, the follo…

(a) The board shall qualify a wire rope splicer by demonstration of professional competence, education and experience as evidenced by, but not limited to the applicant's: (1) Resume; (2) Experience with rope wire; (3) Education by a wire rope manufacturer; (4) Ability to splice a…

(a) The manufacturer shall submit the appropriate application form listed below. When completing the application form for pre-certification purposes, the manufacturer shall indicate "pre-certification" in lieu of site specific information. (b) For a rope tow, a manufacturer shall…

(a) Before the construction of any new passenger tramway, relocation, or alteration in length of a passenger tramway, the area operator shall submit to the board a profile of the lift line and a plan showing proximity of power lines, structures, woods, highways, and rivers. The p…

(a) Owners and operators shall submit an application that correlates to the type of lift to be modified, described in Pas 305.04, Pas 305.05, and Pas 305.06. (b) For modifications defined in ANSI B77.1-2017, section 1.2.4., effective 2017, that do not involve relocating or alteri…

(a) For a rope tow, an owner or operator shall apply for the board's approval by submitting a form Pas 1 "Application for New Construction, Alteration in Length, Relocation or Modification and Registration of Fiber Rope Tow or Wire Rope Tow", revised 1/2022. The board may request…

(a) For a conveyor or carousel, an owner or operator shall apply for the board's approval by submitting a form Pas 2 "Application for New Construction, Alteration in Length, Relocation or Modification and Registration of Conveyor or Carousel", revised 1/2022. The board shall requ…

(a) For a T-bar, J-bar, platter pull, chair lift, aerial tramway or gondola, an owner or operator shall apply for the board's approval by submitting a form Pas 3 "Application for New Construction, Alteration in Length, Relocation, or Modification and Registration of T-bar, J-bar,…

(a) Before any concrete is poured for either terminal or tower foundations, the tramway inspector shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the expected date and time of pouring. (b) If the required notice has been given pursuant to (a) above, the pouring may be carried out in…

(a) All new passenger tramways shall be subject to an inspection and a running test in accordance with ANSI B77.1-2017 standards effective 2017 and available as noted in Appendix B. The test shall be witnessed by an authorized representative or designee of the board. (b) An autho…

(a) All aerial tramways shall be dynamically tested at intervals of no greater than 7 years. A state inspector or designee of the board shall witness the test. (b) A written procedure prepared by the manufacturer or a qualified engineer reflecting the latest modifications to each…

New installations shall be put into service for use by the general public only after testing and issuance of a registration. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 305.10 #7800, eff 12/11/2002; amd by #9354-B, eff 1/3/2009; ss by #10072, eff 1/11/2012; amd by #10382, eff 7/23/2013); ss by …

(a) Prior to initial registration of a new construction, relocated, altered in length, or modified passenger tramway, the following shall be completed and submitted to the board: (1) A stamped certificate from the designer with original signatures that the lift meets all requirem…

(a) To register the new construction, relocation, altered in length, or modification of fiber rope tows or wire rope tows, the following shall be submitted to the board along with the form Pas 5 "Tramway Application / Registration Certificate", revised 1/2022: (1) Certificate fro…

(a) To register the new construction, relocation, altered in length, or modification of conveyors or carousels", the following shall be submitted to the board along with the form Pas 5 "Tramway Application / Registration Certificate", revised 1/2022: (1) Certificate from designer…

(a) To register the new construction, relocation, altered in length, or modification and registration of T-bars, J-bars, platterpulls, chairlifts, aerial tramways or gondolas, the following shall be submitted to the board with the form Pas 5 "Tramway Application / Registration Ce…

(a) No person less than 18 years of age shall work as a lift operator on any passenger tramway. (b) A lift shall be started only at the direction of the operator. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 307.01 #2297, eff 2-7-83; ss by #2704, eff 5-9-84; ss by #4329, eff 10-20-87, (formerly …

No person less than 16 years of age shall work as an attendant on any passenger tramway. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 307.02 #2297, eff 2/7/1983; ss by #2704, eff 5/9/1984, EXPIRED 5/9/1990 (formerly Saf-S 1006.02) New. #4862, eff 7/10/1990; ss by #6284, eff 7/10/1996; ss by #780…

(a) All personnel employed in connection with lift operations at any passenger tramway shall be trained in their duties. (b) The area operator shall be responsible for carrying out such training as is necessary to permit the safe performance of all duties assigned to passenger tr…

No lift operator or attendant shall act as a ticket seller or receive monies while the tramway is in motion. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Pas 307.04 #2297, eff 2/7/1983; ss by #2704, eff 5/9/1984, EXPIRED 5/9/1990 (formerly Saf-S 1006.04) New. #4862, eff 7/10/1990; ss by #6284, eff 7…

(a) Pursuant to the authority granted to the board by RSA 225-A:1 and RSA 225-A:8, all design, construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger tramways shall comply with the "American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways - Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, T…

Notice of an emergency shutdown order issued by the board as set forth in RSA 255-A:18-a shall include the following: (a) Date; (b) Name of person to whom the order is directed; (c) Order to shutdown tramway; (d) Tramway plate number; (e) Statement of duration of the order; (f) S…