03-11-2005 NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ELEVATOR INSPECTION PROGRAM LETTER OF AGREEMENTNORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ELEVATOR INSPECTION PROGRAM
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Background: In 1992, Building Inspectors in Region XII approached the Northwest Colorado
Council of Governments Board of Directors and requested the implementation of a regional
elevator inspection program. After analyzing the need, costs and safety value of the program
the NWCCOG Board decided that regional sponsorship is appropriate and the program will be
a valuable service to our membership.
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to enforce the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) A17.1-1 Safety Codes for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving walks. Annual
inspections for all conveyances are required to comply with the UBC (Universal Building Code)
and the IBC (International Building Code) which are adopted by local jurisdictions.
Staff: NWCCOG employs two full-time, certified elevator inspectors.
Letter of Agreement: In 2004,1,139 conveyances were inspected by NWCCOG. Inspections are
only conducted in jurisdictions that had signed a letter of agreement with NWCCOG.
NWCCOG invoices building owners directly for the annual inspection fee. In 2005, NWCCOG
must increase its inspection fee for the first time in its 12-year history to cover a $20,000 increase
in general liability insurance premiums. To cover this increase in insurance premium, the
NWCCOG Executive Committee has approved an increase in elevator inspection fees of $20 per
conveyance per year effective March 1, 2005:
♦ NWCCOG Member jurisdictions:
■ from $150 to $170 per year per conveyance for annual and semi-annual inspections of
elevators, escalators or moving walkways
■ from $75 to $95 per year per conveyance for annual and semi-annual inspections of
commercial dumbwaiters and platform lifts
♦ NWCCOG Non-Member Jurisdictions:
■ from $180 to $200 per year per conveyance for annual and semi-annual inspections of
elevators, escalators or moving walkways
■ from $100 to $120 per year per conveyance for annual and semi-annual inspections of
commercial dumbwaiters and platform lifts
♦ No increase on new installations
Because of this change in fees, NWCCOG is asking each jurisdiction to update its letter of
agreement. We ask that you review the enclosed document and have it signed by the proper
authority if you would like to start or continue this service in your jurisdiction.
NORTHWEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ELEVATOR INSPECTION PROGRAM
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
NWCCOG agrees to provide an inspector to conduct elevator and escalator safety inspections in your
community and an annual programmatic and fiscal report.
NWCCOG is responsible for verifying the credentials of the inspector and the inspector shall be an
employee of NWCCOG.
NWCCOG is responsible for all accounting aspects of the program including invoicing $170.00 for each
elevator/ escalator annually or $95.00 for each dumbwaiter/ lift annually to building owners for the
required number of inspections per year and issuing certificates once a year. These new rates become
effective March 1, 2005.
You have adopted or will adopt the current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Safehj Code for
Elevators and Escalators in the form of a local ordinance.
You agree to assist the inspector while he works in your jurisdiction and to specify the level and type of
authority to be assumed by the inspector while working in your jurisdiction.
You may appoint one representative to serve on the NWCCOG Elevator Inspection Program Advisory
Committee that establishes operating rules and oversees the program.
You agree to provide a 30-day written notification to NWCCOG of your intent to withdraw from this
program.
NWCCOG assumes no liability for any costs, damages, claims or other actions that may be brought by
third parties against any municipality or county for any occurrence or injury arising out of the operation
of any elevator.
Scheduling of the inspector occurs following receipt of this signed agreement. Please sign below and
return to NWCCOG at your earliest convenience in order to become a participant in the elevator
inspection program. We will send you a copy for your files.
You will be provided with a 90 day written notification if, for any reason, NWCCOG decides to
discontinue this service to the membership. We welcome your participation in the Elevator Inspection
Program and look forward to working with you.
S' cerely,
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Liz Finn, Assistance Executive Director Date
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
Approved For: Town of Avon
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