This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 23-491.17, which establishes requirements for construction projects that reach significant heights. Specifically, it mandates that any construction project designed to be at least sixty feet above ground level or forty-eight feet below ground level must include a personnel hoist, temporary elevator, or elevator for employee use. The installation of this elevator must be completed and operational when the structure reaches thirty-six feet in height, measured from the ground to the highest point of the structure, which includes specific components such as parapet walls, mechanical rooms, stair towers, and elevator penthouse structures.

The bill clarifies that certain elements are excluded from this height requirement, including antennas, smokestacks, flag poles, and similar attachments. Overall, the proposed changes aim to enhance safety and accessibility for workers on high-rise construction sites by ensuring that appropriate lifting equipment is available as the structure progresses in height.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-491.17