§ 14-16-44. Elevator—Application.

A.

Generally. The requirements of the Elevator Safety Code adopted by section 14-16-43 shall apply to all installations of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators, as hereinafter specified and except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

B.

New installations. All new elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the Elevator Safety Code.

C.

Relocations. All relocations of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators, made after January 1, 1961, shall meet the requirements of the Elevator Safety Code.

D.

Existing installations. Existing elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators, legally installed before January 1, 1961, may be used without being reconstructed to comply with the requirements of the Elevator Safety Code, except such rules of such code as specifically refer to such installations.

E.

Alterations generally. Existing installations may be altered to obtain the advantage of any provisions of the Elevator Safety Code, provided the safety requirements covering such provisions are met. Alterations of existing installations shall conform to Part XI of such code, or to the following exceptions:

1.

Hoistway gates for freight elevators in existing buildings may be five feet six inches high with maximum two-inch openings, if approved by the city elevator inspector;

2.

Permission granted by the board of elevator rules.

F.

Major combination of alterations. When any combination of alterations or changes is made, constituting more than 50 percent of the elevator installation or hoistway construction, as determined by the office of planning and development, the entire installation shall conform to the requirements of the Elevator Safety Code.

G.

Repairs and replacements. Repairs and replacements of damaged, broken or worn parts shall conform to the requirements of Part XI, Rule 1100.3 of the Elevator Safety Code.

(Code 1967, § 49-84; Code 1985, § 46-102)