Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 4, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 35, by David Baskin of Otis Elevator regarding Kleman Plaza in Tallahassee (VW 2006-200). The petition sought waivers from ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Hotels and Restaurants

The Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice that on October 30, 2006, it issued an Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 4, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 35, by David Baskin of Otis Elevator regarding Kleman Plaza in Tallahassee (VW 2006-200). The petition sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code. The petitioner requested to not have a machine room and to use coated steel belts in lieu of steel cables suspending the car. The petitions were granted as it was demonstrated that this new technology provided an equivalent or greater level of safety.

A copy of the Order can be obtained from: Agency Clerk, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.