§ 23-33-11 - Periodic inspections – Right of access – Consultation with person in charge.
SECTION 23-33-11
§ 23-33-11 Periodic inspections –Right of access – Consultation with person in charge. – (a) The chief, or any compliance inspector, or any authorized inspector shallmake the required inspection of each elevator or other device subject to theprovisions of this chapter at least once a year, except that each elevator orother device subject to a full maintenance contract with a qualified servicecompany shall be inspected at least once every two (2) years, and more often ifthe chief or inspector shall deem it necessary. The owner of any elevator ordevice subject to inspection under the provisions of this chapter shall allowthe compliance inspector free access to the elevator or device at allreasonable times. The compliance inspector shall comply with the convenienceand business requirements of the owner as far as he or she reasonably can. Thechief, or the compliance inspector, shall consult with the engineer or otherperson in charge of each elevator or device as to condition and operationthereof, and if he or she shall thereby discover or in any manner learn of anydefect or imperfection in that elevator or device, or any dereliction orcarelessness on the part of the engineer or other person in charge of theelevator or device relative thereto, or to the operation thereof, the chief orinspector shall, as soon as may be expedient, give notice thereof to the ownerof the elevator or device.
(b) Prior to the termination of any elevator or devicecontract becoming effective, the service company shall be required to providewritten notice by certified mail to be sent no less than ten (10) days prior tothe date of contract termination to the department of labor and training.