Section 74.105 - Standards for Equipment Removed from Service(a) Equipment may only be removed from service by a registered inspector using the following procedures: (1) Hydraulic elevators must be brought to the lowest landing with the doors closed and the main line disconnect switch locked in the off position.(2) Electric elevators must be brought to the top landing, with the doors closed and the main line disconnect switch locked in the off position.(3) Escalators must have their main line disconnect switch locked in the off position and each end of the escalator barricaded.(4) All other related equipment must have their main line disconnect switch locked in the off position.(b) Equipment removed from service may only have the power restored: (1) by a registered Contractor performing upgrades or alterations;(2) by a registered Inspector performing an Acceptance or Annual Inspection; or(3) with approval of the Department.(c) All other related equipment must have their main line disconnect switch locked in the off position.(d) Equipment removed from service shall be returned to service after performing an approved acceptance or annual inspection performed in accordance with §74.66.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 74.105
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 06, February 5, 2016, TexReg 962, eff. 2/15/2016