No person shall construct, reconstruct or install any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator and other equipment covered in this Code, without obtaining a permit therefor from the Department prior to the commencement of such construction, reconstruction or installation. Before any permit is issued, plan drawings of the equipment intended to be constructed or installed shall be filed with the Department. If they are in compliance with the provisions of this Code, the Department shall endorse thereon by stamping approval, and issuing a permit for the construction, reconstruction or installation of such equipment.