Section 28-304.1
§28-304.1 General. Every new and existing elevator or conveying system
shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the schedule set forth
in this article.
Section 28-304.2
§28-304.2 Elevators, escalators, moving walkways, material lifts,
vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRC) and dumbwaiters. Elevators,
escalators, moving walkways, material lifts, VRC's and dumbwaiters shall
be inspected and tested in accordance with the schedule set forth in
Table N1 of ASME 17.1 as referenced in chapter 35 and as may be modified
in chapter 30 and appendix K of the New York city building code.
Exception: Elevators located in owner-occupied one-family, two-family
or multiple-family dwellings that service only the owner-occupied
dwelling unit and that are not occupied by boarders, roomers or lodgers,
and elevators located within convents and rectories that are not open to
non-occupants on a regular basis are not subject to periodic inspection
requirements of such reference standard.
Section 28-304.3
§28-304.3 Chair lifts and stairway chair lifts. Chair lifts and
stairway chair lifts shall be inspected and tested at intervals not
exceeding one year.
Section 28-304.4
§28-304.4 Amusement devices. Amusement devices shall be inspected and
tested at intervals not exceeding six months except that for seasonally
operated amusement devices, the commissioner may extend the periodic
inspection and test for an additional two months.
Section 28-304.5
§28-304.5 Frequency of inspection and testing. Elevators and other
conveying systems may be subject to more frequent inspection and testing
as the commissioner finds necessary to protect public safety.
Section 28-304.6
§28-304.6 Inspection and testing process. All devices shall be
inspected and tested in accordance with sections 28-304.6.1 through
28-304.6.6
Section 28-304.6.1
§28-304.6.1 Inspection and testing entities. The required periodic
inspections shall be made by the department, except that one inspection
and test for elevators and escalators shall be made between January
first and December thirty-first of each year on behalf of the owner by
an approved agency in accordance with this code and with rules
promulgated by the commissioner. Required inspections and tests
performed on behalf of the owner shall be performed by an approved
agency in accordance with rules of the department and witnessed by an
approved agency not affiliated with the one performing the test. The
department shall be notified at least 10 days prior to the owner's
periodic inspection and testing pursuant to rule of the department.
Section 28-304.6.2
§28-304.6.2 Scope. During periodic inspection and testing, in addition
to any other requirements prescribed by this code, all parts of the
equipment shall be inspected to determine that they are in safe
operating condition and that parts subject to wear have not worn to such
an extent as to affect the safe and reliable operation of the
installation.
Section 28-304.6.3
§28-304.6.3 Reporting an unsafe or hazardous condition. If an
inspection reveals that any elevator or other conveying system is unsafe
or hazardous to life and safety, the device is to be taken out of
service immediately by the agency performing the inspection and the
building owner notified immediately. The department shall be notified by
telephone or fax within 24 hours.
Section 28-304.6.4
§28-304.6.4 Notation of inspection or test. After each inspection or
test, the inspector shall affix the inspection date and his or her
signature over a stamp identifying his or her approved agency and his or
her approval number on the inspection certificate issued by the
department.
Section 28-304.6.5
§28-304.6.5 Inspection and test reports submission. Inspection and
test reports shall be submitted on such forms and in such manner as
required by the commissioner. Copies of each report (each copy
originally signed by the inspector performing the inspection and test
and by the inspector witnessing the inspection and test, the agency
director, and the building owner) listing all violations of any of the
provisions of this code for each device inspected and/or tested, shall
be delivered to the owner within 30 calendar days of the inspection or
test and filed with the department within 45 calendar days of the
inspection or test.
Section 28-304.6.6
§28-304.6.6 Repair. All defects as found and reported in such
inspection and test reports shall be corrected within 45 days of the
filing of the report, except all hazardous conditions shall be corrected
immediately.
Section 28-304.7
§28-304.7 Required contract. The owner of all new and existing
passenger elevators shall have a contract with an approved agency to
perform elevator repair work and maintenance as defined by ASME 17.1.
The name, address and telephone number of such agency shall be
maintained at each premises, on the mainline disconnect switch and in a
location readily accessible to employees of the department and to
maintenance and custodial staff at the premises.
Section 28-304.8
§28-304.8 Fees. Every owner of elevators and other devices shall pay
to the department an inspection fee and a report filing fee for each
elevator or device in the amount prescribed by this code.
Section 28-304.9
§28-304.9 Additional inspections. The commissioner may make such
additional inspections as required to enforce the provisions of this
code. No fee shall be charged for such additional inspections.
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