Okla. Admin. Code § 380:70-9-2

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

Section 380:70-9-2 - Installation permits

(a) No elevator, escalator, moving walkway or other such conveyance subject to the provisions of this Act shall be installed in this State without first being issued an installation permit by the Department to a licensed elevator contractor to perform the installation.

(b) Application for an installation permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Department and shall be submitted by the installing licensed elevator contractor. Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by copies of specifications and accurately scaled, full dimensioned plans showing the location of the installation in relation to the plans and elevation of the building; the location of the machinery room and the equipment to be installed therein, relocated or altered; and all structural supporting members thereof, including foundations, and shall specify all materials to be employed and all loads to be supported or conveyed. Such plans and specifications shall be sufficiently complete to illustrate all details of construction and design.

(c) Applications for installation permits shall be submitted to the Department sufficiently in advance of the requested start date to allow for a complete and thorough review of the plans and specifications.

(d) Upon receipt of an application for installation and payment of all prescribed fees, the Department shall review the application for compliance with the provisions of this Act and these rules and regulations. The Department may issue an installation permit or shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons the installation permit was denied.

(e) Any applicant who has been denied an installation permit by the Department may be afforded the opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, provided a written request is received by the Department within fifteen (15) days of the date denial notice.

(f) Installation permits shall be conspicuously posted at the place of installation or construction and shall remain so posted until an acceptance inspection has been performed and a Certificate of Operation has been issued.

(g) Permits issued in accordance with this Section may be revoked for the following reasons:

(1) Where any false statements or misrepresentations as to the material facts in the application, plans or specifications on which the permit was based;

(2) Where the permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with this Act, and the rules, regulations and codes cited herein;

(3) Where the work detailed under the permit is not being performed in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications or with this Act, the rules, regulations and codes cited herein or conditions of the permit; or

(4) Where the elevator contractor to whom the permit was issued fails or refuses to comply with any order of the Commissioner, Chief or Deputy Elevator Inspector.

(h) Permits issued under the provisions of this Act shall expire:

(1) If the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within six (6) months after the date of issuance, or within a shorter period of time as the Chief Elevator Inspector in his discretion may specify at the time the permit is issued; or

(2) If the work is suspended or abandoned for a period of sixty (60) days, or such shorter period of time as the Chief Elevator Inspector in his/her discretion may specify at the time the permit is issued, after the work has been started. For good cause, the Chief Elevator Inspector may allow extension of the forgoing period at his/her discretion.

Okla. Admin. Code § 380:70-9-2

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