14C-1-107.1 Serious incidents.

   It shall be the joint and several duty of all persons responsible for a conveyance device regulated by this code to report to the authority having jurisdiction within 24 hours any incident involving the conveyance device which results in:

   1.   an injury to a person resulting in a response by emergency medical personnel;

   2.   the death of a person;

   3.   damage to the conveyance device requiring a repair permit;

   4.   damage to the conveyance device due to fire or water.

   The conveyance device shall not be placed in service for public use until the authority having jurisdiction inspects the equipment and determines in writing whether the incident was caused by any defect in the equipment. If a defect in the equipment is identified, the conveyance device shall not be placed in service for public use until:

   1.   a permit is obtained from the authority having jurisdiction to repair the defect;

   2.   the conveyance device passes an inspection by the authority having jurisdiction; and

   3.   all required permit, testing, and inspection fees have been paid.