Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 40-5.010

Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024

Section 11 CSR 40-5.010 - Purpose

PURPOSE: This rule is to establish the purpose for the section's rules 11 CSR 40-5.020 through 11 CSR 40-5.150, which relate to 701.350 through 701.380, RSMo.

(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish-

(A) Minimum safety standards for the maintenance, inspection, tests, and operation of all elevator equipment;

(B) Minimum safety standards for the construction of new elevator equipment;

(C) Minimum safety standards for the alteration of existing elevator equipment;

(D) Minimum safety standards for existing elevator equipment;

(E) Rules and regulations prescribing registration and permitting of all elevator equipment;

(F) Rules and regulations prescribing fees;

(G) Rules and regulations for the application and granting of variances and exceptions;

(H) Minimum standards for registering, certifying and qualifying elevator inspectors; and

(I) Rules and regulations for the effective administration and enforcement of sections 701.350-701.380, RSMo.

(2) These rules and regulations are intended to protect the general public, invitees, guests, employees, and all persons who could reasonably be expected to use elevator equipment.

11 CSR 40-5.010

AUTHORITY: section 701.355, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Aug. 26, 1998, effective July 1, 1999.

*Original authority: 701.355, RSMo 1994.