Inspection

Inspection Details

Equipment ID
18665

Inspection Date
4/10/2023

Inspection Type
Alteration

Inspector Name
Jerry Eckhart

Mechanic Name
Thomas Moore

Relief Valve Pressure
na

Slide
na

Governor Rope Pull
135/620

Door Closing Force
na

External ID
4197a580-1527-4158-812e-3eb2ee432bfa

Location

AmeriStar Casino
1 Ameristar Blvd, St. Charles, MO
Phone: (636) 940-4340
Alt Phone: (314) 809-9134
Email: Patmcdonald@boydgaming.com

Owner

Attn: AmeriStar Casino- St. Charles LLC
AmeriStar Casino- St. Charles LLC
1260 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (000) 000-0000

Billing

Attn: AmeriStar Casino- St. Charles, LLC
AmeriStar Casino- St. Charles LLC
1 Ameristar Blvd, St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Email: patmcdonald@boydgaming.com

Violations

Code	Item	Section	Reinspection	Reason For Violation	Fixed Date
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal	2.18	x	Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator safety governor was found to be worn to a degree that per the manufacturer specifications it shall be “replaced within 6 months”. Repair or replacement of the governor is required. This shall require an alteration permit, alteration inspection and a reinspection performed before the elevator will have a certificate of compliance issued.	2/15/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.6 - Ventilation	2.7.5.2		The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller.	7/27/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc.	8.6.1.6.3	x	Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator controller failed to allow the elevator to perform the 125% of rated load lowering test. This appears to be a “load weighing” or “controller” issue as the physical operation of the mechanical brake does lower and hold 125% of the rated load. The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed.	2/15/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal	2.18	x	Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator safety governor was found to be worn to a degree that per the manufacturer specifications it shall be “replaced within 2 months”. Repair or replacement of the governor is required. This shall require an alteration permit, alteration inspection and a reinspection performed before the elevator will have a certificate of compliance issued.	4/10/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.6 - Ventilation	2.7.5.2		The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller	8/9/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators	2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc.	8.6.1.6.3	x	Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator controller failed to allow the elevator to perform the 125% of rated load lowering test. This appears to be a “load weighing” or “controller” issue as the physical operation of the mechanical brake does lower and hold 125% of the rated load. The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed.	4/10/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	6.4 - Firefighters' service (A17.1b-1989 and later editions)	1002.2f	x	The fireman's emergency service phase I and II operations was tested and the following deficiency was noted: The “call cancel” button is not labeled inside the car and shall be labeled correctly.	4/10/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.5 - Car lighting and receptacles	204.7a (3)(a) Standby Illumination in the car. (Re-Inspection)	x	The emergency car lighting is not operational, likely indicating that the back-up power device (battery) has failed. The fixture shall be repaired to operate. Reinspection required.	4/10/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.6 - Car emergency signal	211.1(a)(3) Battery Backup Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	x	When testing the audible signaling device (alarm bell) with the 110V disconnect in the machine room in the “off” position, the device failed to sound, indicating that the back-up power device (battery) has failed. Repair for proper operation. Reinspection required.	4/10/2023
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods		The emergency rescue battery in the controller has not been changed since 2019. The manufacture’s recommendation for replacement is 3 years. Replacement of the battery before the elevator shuts down due to battery being depleted is required.	8/9/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.3 - Lighting and receptacles	101.5a Lighting		There are a number of machine room lighting fixtures that are not operational on the day of inspection. Repair lighting for proper illumination for maintenance and emergency personnel.	8/9/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.6 - Ventilation	102.4		The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller	8/9/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc.	102.1	x	The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed.	1/19/2024

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