Temporary Use of Permanent Elevators

An elevator installed for permanent use may be used before completion. during construction of the building, for carrying workmen and materials, if:

(a)Such elevator and its hoistway are provided with the following minimum equipment:

(1)An approved type governor and car safety;

(2)A car with solid top and sides, except at car openings;

(3)A suitable hoistway enclosure of plywood or other materials extending from the floor to the ceiling;

(4)Approved type doors or gates which fill the entire hoistway opening, equipped with interlocks and contact locks;

(5)A competent operator who shall be in charge of such elevator, with controls arranged so the operator will have control of the elevator at all times; and

(6)A car door or gate equipped with an electric contact.

(b)The elevator has satisfactorily met the following tests: COL11/29/2022 CH. 67 THE BUILDING CODE

(1)A running test with rated load with stops at various landings and at authorized speed;

(2)A test of the normal and final terminal stopping devices; and

(3)A test of the care safety device and speed governor.

(c)Upon payment of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), or as determined by the Director through the Administrative Adjudication process, for inspection fee; and

(d)Upon inspection and approval by the Department.