California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 6 - Elevator Safety Orders
Group IV - Conveyance Installations for Which the Installation Contract Was Signed on or After May 1, 2008
Article 41 - Conveyances Covered by ASME A17.1-2004
Section 3141.6 - Periodic Tests
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Periodic testing shall comply with the parts of ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11, that are applicable for the type of conveyance involved with the following frequencies:
(b) Whenever a Category One Test is performed, the test procedure shall include earthquake protective devices in addition to the items specified by ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.
(c) Test tags per ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.1.6, are required. Tags shall be installed in a machinery space when machine rooms are not available.
(d) Periodic tests shall be conducted by a Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) employed by a Certified Qualified Conveyance Company (CQCC).
(e) Periodic tests shall be witnessed, as required by ASME A17.1-2004, section 8.11.1.1.2, by a Certified Competent Conveyance Inspector (CCCI) or by a Division CCCI. Periodic tests witnessed by a CCCI shall be reported to the Division by the CCCI on a form provided by the Division, or equivalent, within 21 days of the test. The information required to be reported shall include:
(f) All statements on the form shall be made under penalty of perjury.
(g) If an elevator fails a periodic test, it shall be removed from service until a satisfactory test result is achieved.
1. New section filed 4-1-2008; operative 5-1-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 7323, Labor Code.
