§ 43-09-27 — Powers and duties of the board - Regulation of conveyances - Exceptions

1. The board shall adopt rules to regulate the inspection and testing of conveyances and
to implement applicable standards published by the American society of mechanical
engineers. The board shall publish testing and inspection forms based on the rules
and standards adopted by the board.
2. The board shall establish procedures for monitoring compliance with this chapter and
receiving and investigating complaints.
3. The board may grant an exception or variance from the requirements of board rules if
the exception or variance will not jeopardize the public safety and welfare.
4. The board shall hold hearings and hear appeals on disciplinary matters under sections
43-09-28 through 43-09-34.
5. The board shall establish fee schedules for permits, certificates, inspections, and tests.
The fees must reflect the actual costs and expenses to conduct the duties of the
board.
6. The rules adopted by the board may not apply to an elevator located in a single-family
private residence, a facility used for the purpose of energy generation, an industrial
conveyance the primary purpose of which is not the movement of individuals, or a
conveyance used in an agricultural facility.