Section 408.7029. Dormant elevators.

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(1) An elevator, escalator, or moving walk which is inactive for 1 year shall be classified as dormant and placed out of service in compliance with section 8.11.1.4(b) of the ASME A17.1 code.

(2)         A platform lift or stairway chairlift which is inactive for 1 year shall be classified as dormant and placed out of service as follows:

(a)     The device shall be lowered and any suspension means removed.

(b)     The power feed lines shall be disconnected from the machine disconnect switch and taped in compliance with section 10.1.6 of the ASME A18.1 code.

(c)        All landing entrances shall be secured in a closed position from inside the runway or hoistway.

(d)    Folding type devices shall be secured against movement.

(3)     Before a dormant elevating device may be placed in service, it shall be inspected by the department and shall conform to these rules and the applicable section of the standard.

History: 2003 AACS; 2014 AACS.

                    
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