Okla. Admin. Code § 380:70-11-8

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 380:70-11-8 - Major repairs and alterations: Permits

(a) Prior to the alteration or major repair of any elevator or conveyance subject to the provisions of this Act, an alteration permit shall be obtained from the Department. Applications for alteration permits shall be on forms provided by the Department and shall be submitted by the installing licensed elevator contractor. The application shall require the submission of detailed plans and specifications bearing the seal of a registered professional engineer familiar with elevators and conveyances.

(b) All alterations and major repairs to elevators and conveyances shall be made in conformity with the requirements of the applicable ASME Code(s) and this Chapter.

(c) Upon receipt of an application for an alteration permit to perform an alteration or major repair, and the required plan and specifications, the Department shall review the application for compliance with the Act and this Chapter. The Department may issue an alteration permit or shall notify the applicant in writing of the reason(s) the alteration permit was denied.

(d) Any applicant who has been denied a permit or alteration of major repair by the Department may appeal that denial to the Commissioner, provided written request to appeal is received by the Department within fifteen (15) days of the date of the applicant's notice of denial.

(e) When an elevator or conveyance with a valid Certificate of Operation undergoes an alteration or major repair, the Certificate of Operation shall become invalid until such time as the conveyance undergoes an inspection by the Commissioner, Chief Inspector, or Deputy Inspector. Reports of such alteration or major repair shall be provided to the Department prior to the inspection and shall be on forms acceptable to the Department.

(f) If the Report of Inspection required by this Chapter indicates that there is a failure to comply with the plans and specifications approved by the Department, or provisions this Act, the Certificate of Operation may be denied. The Department shall notify the owner of the conveyance in writing of the reason(s) for the denial.

(g) An owner who has been denied an operating permit by the Department may appeal that denial to the Commissioner, provided a written request to appeal is received by the Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of the date of the owner's notice of denial.

Okla. Admin. Code § 380:70-11-8

Added at 24 Ok Reg 29, eff 11-1-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 2231, eff 6-25-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017