Unless otherwise specifically provided for in rules 4101:1-30-01 or 4101:5-1-01 to 4101:5-3-02 of the Administrative Code, compliance with the applicable technical provisions and requirements of the standards listed in "Table 4101:5-3-01" of this rule is prima facie evidence of conformity with accepted engineering practice or with an approved standard governing the design, construction, repair, alteration and maintenance of elevators. Compliance with a more recently published edition of a standard listed in "Table 4101:5-3-01" of this rule is acceptable as meeting the minimum standard identified provided that compliance is demonstrated to the entire standard and the specific edition of that standard is identified on the approval record issued by the superintendent. Additionally, the specific editition of that standard is to be identified on the certificate of plan approval and the certificate of occupancy issued by the building official having jurisdiction pursuant to rule 4101:1-1-01 of the Administrative Code. Addenda subsequently issued by the promulgating agency in between published editions is not enforceable unless specifically adopted herein.
| Promulgating Agency (Note a) | Standard Identification | Edition | Title |
| ASME | A 17.1 (Note b) | 2019 | Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators |
| ASME | A17.3 (Note c) | 2020 | Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators. |
| ASME | A17.6 | 2017 | Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems |
| ASME | A17.7 | 2007 | Performance-based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators |
| ASME | A17.8 | 2016 | Standard for Wind Turbine Tower Elevators |
| ASME | A18.1 | 2020 | Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts |
| ASME | A 90.1 | 2015 | Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts |
| ESTA | E1.42 | 2018 | Design, Installation, and Use of Orchestra Pit Lifts |
| Note a | ASME means the "American Society of Mechanical Engineers" and ESTA means the "Entertainment Services and Technology Association" | ||
| Note b | Section 2.2.2.5-delete the last sentence; Section 8.6.11.10-delete the entire section; Section 8.11.1.1.2(a)- change to read as follows: Periodic tests, as required in 8.6, are not required to be witnessed by a general or special inspector.; Section 8.11.1.1.2(b)- change to read as follows: Periodic test reports are to be submitted to the division within five business days of the completion of the periodic test. The test reports are to be on forms prescribed by the superintendent and are to include the date and type of test(s) performed, detailed results of the test(s), and a statement as to any corrective action taken. | ||
| Note c | The rules of the board are not to be retroactively applied to existing elevators that are not otherwise being altered or repaired. Portions of an elevator not altered and not affected by an alteration are not required to comply with the code requirements for a new elevator. |
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