Change provisions of the Conveyance Safety Act

LB 435 amends Nebraska's Conveyance Safety Act to update safety rules for elevators, escalators, and similar equipment. It eliminates the process for granting "variances" but replaces it with "equivalency requests" allowing alternative safety solutions when approved by the State Fire Marshal. The bill clarifies which conveyances are exempt (like agricultural equipment and certain industrial machinery) and adjusts inspection requirements, including removing periodic inspections for elevators in private homes in smaller counties. These changes primarily affect elevator contractors, building owners, and safety inspectors who must follow updated regulations.