This is a department exception to the requirements in 2011 and 2017 NEC 620: Exception: Wherever NEC 620 requires disconnecting means with overcurrent protection to be located in an elevator machine room, control room, machinery space or control space and the elevator does not have such a room or space directly accessible from a building floor level, such devices shall be located instead in lockable cabinets or electrical rooms accessible only to qualified persons.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 316.620