§ 23-33-11. Periodic inspections — Right of access — Consultation with person in charge.
(a) The chief, or any compliance inspector, or any authorized inspector shall make the
required inspection of each elevator or other device subject to the provisions of
this chapter at least once a year, except that each elevator or other device subject
to a full maintenance contract with a qualified service company shall be inspected
at least once every two (2) years, and more often if the chief or inspector shall
deem it necessary. The owner of any elevator or device subject to inspection under
the provisions of this chapter shall allow the compliance i
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§ 23-33-11. Periodic inspections — Right of access — Consultation with person in charge.
(a) The chief, or any compliance inspector, or any authorized inspector shall make the
required inspection of each elevator or other device subject to the provisions of
this chapter at least once a year, except that each elevator or other device subject
to a full maintenance contract with a qualified service company shall be inspected
at least once every two (2) years, and more often if the chief or inspector shall
deem it necessary. The owner of any elevator or device subject to inspection under
the provisions of this chapter shall allow the compliance inspector free access to
the elevator or device at all reasonable times. The compliance inspector shall comply
with the convenience and business requirements of the owner as far as he or she reasonably
can. The chief, or the compliance inspector, shall consult with the engineer or other
person in charge of each elevator or device as to condition and operation thereof,
and if he or she shall thereby discover or in any manner learn of any defect or imperfection
in that elevator or device, or any dereliction or carelessness on the part of the
engineer or other person in charge of the elevator or device relative thereto, or
to the operation thereof, the chief or inspector shall, as soon as may be expedient,
give notice thereof to the owner of the elevator or device.
(b) Prior to the termination of any elevator or device contract becoming effective, the
service company shall be required to provide written notice by certified mail to be
sent no less than ten (10) days prior to the date of contract termination to the department
of labor and training.