§ 22-15-5-1 — Installation or alteration permit; issuance; qualification of applicants

(a) The department shall issue a regulated
lifting device installation or alteration permit to an applicant who
qualifies under this section.
(b) To qualify for a permit under this section, an applicant must
meet the following requirements:
(1) Demonstrate through the submission of complete plans,
including:
(A) copies of specifications and accurately scaled and fully
dimensioned plans showing the location of the installation in
relation to the plans and elevation of the building;
(B) plans showing the location of the machine room and the
equipment to be installed, relocated, or altered;
(C) plans showing the structural supporting members, including
foundations; and
(D) a specification of all materials employed and loads to be
supported or conveyed;
that the installation or alteration covered by the application will
comply with all applicable equipment laws. All plans and
specifications must be sufficiently complete to illustrate all details
of construction and design.
(2) Pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7).
(3) Be the holder of a current elevator contractor license, if
applicable, as set forth under IC 22-15-5-7.
(c) A copy of the permit shall be kept at the construction site at all
times while the work is in progress.
(d) The regulated lifting device must be installed or altered in
compliance with:
(1) applicable codes; and
(2) the details of the application, plans, specifications, and
conditions of the permit.
(e) The regulated lifting device must be installed or altered under
the direction and control of a licensed contractor. The elevator
contractor does not have to be present at the site.
(f) The responsibilities of the department under this section may be
carried out by a political subdivision that is approved by the
commission under IC 22-13-2-10.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.119-2002, SEC.12; P.L.1-2006, SEC.392; P.L.187-2021, SEC.115.