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§ 28-304.6 Inspection and testing process.
All devices shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Table N1 of ASME A17.1 as modified by chapter K1 of appendix K of the New York city building code and, where applicable, department rules and with sections 28-304.6.1 through 28-304.6.6 of this code.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-304.6.1 Inspection and testing entities.
The required category tests and periodic inspections in Table N1 of ASME A17.1 as modified by chapter K1 of appendix K of the New York City building code shall be performed on behalf of the owner by an approved elevator agency in accordance with this code and department rules. Where indicated in Table N1, tests shall be witnessed by an approved elevator agency not affiliated with the agency performing the test, and not affiliated with the agency performing the elevator work. Where indicated in Table N1, inspections shall be performed by an approved elevator agency not affiliated with the agency performing the maintenance. Not affiliated, as used in this section, shall mean the approved elevator agency owners, directors and inspectors shall be independent of all relative approved elevator agencies, maintenance firms or other entities providing any associated services to the device owner. Such other tests and inspections shall comply with the timeframes established as follows:
   1.   Category 1 tests shall be performed between January 1st and December 31st of each year at a minimal time interval of six months from the date of the previous Category 1 testing. Category 1 tests are required on new installations the calendar year following final acceptance test.
   2.   Category 3 tests for water hydraulics shall be performed every three years on or before the anniversary month of the last Category 3 testing.
   3.   Category 5 tests shall be performed every five years on or before the month of the final acceptance test for new elevators or the anniversary month of the last Category 5 testing.
   4.   Periodic inspections shall be performed between January 1 and December 31 of each year at a minimum of three months from the date of any Category 1 testing or previous periodic inspection. Initial periodic inspections on new installations shall be performed in the calendar year following the final acceptance test. For private residence elevators, the periodic inspection and category testing may be performed on the same date.
(Am. 2019 N.Y. Laws Ch. 750, 1/1/2020, eff. 1/1/2022; Am. 2020 N.Y. Laws Ch. 55, 4/3/2020, eff. 1/1/2022; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-304.6.1.1 Department notification.
The department shall be notified by the agency performing the test at least five days prior to the Category 1 testing of escalators, Category 3 testing of water hydraulic elevators and Category 5 testing of elevators, pursuant to the rules of the department.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-304.6.2 Scope.
During periodic inspection and category testing, in addition to any other requirements prescribed by this code, all parts of the equipment shall be inspected to determine that they are in safe operating condition and that parts subject to wear have not worn to such an extent as to affect the safe and reliable operation of the installation
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-304.6.3 Reporting an unsafe or hazardous condition.
If a periodic inspection or category test reveals that any elevator or other conveying system is unsafe or hazardous to life and safety, the device is to be taken out of service immediately by the agency performing the inspection or test and the building owner notified immediately. The performing agency shall notify the department by telephone, electronically or in writing within 24 hours.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
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