Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A.
Reporting of Accidents
(1)Initial Report. When a
reportable accident occurs, the owner of the elevator shall report the accident
to the Chief Inspector, immediately, and in any event not later than 24 hours
after the accident. The report must state the owner's name, the location of the
accident, a brief statement of facts surrounding the accident, and the name(s)
and telephone number(s) of the person(s) to be contacted regarding the
accident.
(2)Additional
Information. After making the initial report required by subparagraph
(1), the owner of an elevator involved in a reportable accident shall provide
to the Chief Inspector any additional information requested by the Chief
Inspector regarding the accident or the elevator.
B.
Suspension of Operation
When a reportable accident occurs, the owner shall
immediately suspend operation of the elevator, and the elevator must remain out
of operation until the Chief Inspector has approved resumption of
operation.
C.
Examination and Determination
(1)
Examination. When a
reportable accident occurs that results in significant injury to a person or
substantial damage to equipment, the Chief Inspector may examine the elevator
and investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
When a reportable accident occurs that involves equipment
failure to an elevator and does not result in significant injury to a person or
substantial damage to equipment, the Chief Inspector may authorize a licensed
elevator mechanic to examine the elevator and to report to the Chief Inspector
the findings from the examination.
(2)
Determination. After the
Chief Inspector has examined, or has caused to be examined, the elevator and
the circumstances surrounding the reportable accident, the Chief Inspector
shall:
(a) Approve the resumption of
operation;
(b) Direct that the
owner continue to suspend operation until required repairs have been
made;
(c) Summarily revoke the
inspection certificate in accordance with 32 MRS §_5211(2); or
(d) Take other action with respect to the
operation of the elevator that the Chief Inspector deems appropriate to ensure
the safety of the public.
