SECTION 380:70-9-1. New installation requirements; conflicts  


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  • (a)   The design, construction, installation, inspection and operation of all new installations of elevators, escalators, moving walkways and other conveyances subject to the provisions of this Act shall conform to the rules of this Section and the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, most current edition and addenda thereto and/or the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1, most current edition and addenda thereto, and/or the Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts, ASME A90.1, most current edition and addenda thereto, and the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, as applicable.
    (b)   All new installations subject to the provisions of this Act to be installed within this State shall be designed by a professional engineer familiar with elevators and conveyances. Documents and/or specification packages submitted to the Department for review subject to the issuance of an installation permit shall bear the signature of a professional engineer.
    (c)   If there exists a conflict between the requirements of this Act, its rules and regulations, and any of the codes or standards referenced herein, the most stringent requirement as determined by the Chief Elevator Inspector shall be applied.
[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 29, eff 11-1-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 2231, eff 6-25-07]