R 408.10581 Special inspection of governors and secondary brakes.

Rule 581. (1) Governors and secondary brakes shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by the manufacturer and supplier, but the interval shall not be more than every 12 months. (2) The results of the inspection and test shall confirm that the initiating device for the secondary braking system operates at the proper overspeed. (3) The results of the inspection and test shall confirm that the secondary brake is functioning properly. (4) If any hoisting machine or initiating device for the secondary brake system is removed from the equipment for testing, all reinstalled and directly related components shall be reinspected before returning the equipment installation to service. (5) Inspection of governors and secondary brakes shall be performed by a competent person. (6) The secondary brake governor and actuation device shall be tested before each daily use. Where testing is not feasible, a visual inspection of the brake shall be made to ensure that it is free to operate.