(A) Semi-annual permit required. No person shall install, alter or operate any freight, hand, hydraulic, passenger, power or sidewalk elevator unless the elevator has been inspected by the Director of Fire and Building, or his or her designee, and a permit has been issued. Each elevator permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the elevator so that it is available for inspection and review. The inspection and permit fee for existing elevators shall be $55 for each first inspection and re-inspection of those that do not initially pass. The inspection and permit fee for new elevators shall be $125 for each first inspection and re-inspection of elevators which require re-inspection due to failure to meet all requirements during a prior inspection. The special safety testing inspection fee shall be $125 for testing due to repair work or code requirements. The fee for new elevator plan reviews shall be $125. All elevators must be inspected semi-annually.
(B) Inspection procedure.
(1) Existing elevators. Each owner or managing agent of a building in which an elevator is located shall, within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, notify the Director of Fire and Building of the existence and location of the elevator, deliver all existing plans and specifications for the elevator, pay the inspection/permit fee and arrange for the inspection of the elevator. The Director of Fire and Building shall cause the elevator to be inspected and, if it appears that the elevator complies with the standards set forth above, shall issue a permit. If it appears that the elevator does not conform to the standards set forth above, the Director of Fire and Building shall issue a notice specifying the areas of noncompliance and proposed repairs or modifications. Subsequent inspections may be scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth above, including the payment of re-inspection/permit fee. Subsequent inspections shall occur on a semi-annual basis.
(2) New elevators. In order for an elevator permit to be issued for an elevator constructed after the effective date of this chapter, plans and specifications for the elevator must be delivered to and approved by the Director of Fire and Building and the inspection/permit fee applicable to new elevators must be paid prior to the commencement of construction. Upon completion of construction of the elevator, the owner or managing agent shall deliver to the Director of Fire and Building as-built plans and specifications for the elevator. The Director of Fire and Building shall then cause the elevator to be inspected and either issue a permit or noncompliance notice using the procedures described in division (A) of this section.
(C) Revocation and expiration of permits. The Director of Fire and Building may revoke or suspend any elevator permit issued pursuant to this subchapter if a permit holder fails to pay any fee or other charge authorized under this subchapter, or if the Director of Fire and Building determines that an elevator has been installed, maintained, altered or repaired or operated in violation of the provisions of this subchapter. All elevator permits shall expire on December 31 of each year and shall not be renewed without an inspection as described above.
(D) Liability of village limited. The inspection and issuance of permits by the Director of Fire and Building shall not constitute a warranty or representation on the part of the village or its officers or employees that elevators are free from defects. The village shall not be liable to owners or operators of elevators or to third parties injured in connection therewith merely by virtue of its inspection of elevators and issuance of permits pursuant to this subchapter.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)