Code of Massachusetts Regulations
524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS
Title 524 CMR 1.00 - Scope and Administration
Section 1.07 - Duties and Powers of Elevator Inspectors and the Office of Public Safety and Inspections

(1) Municipal and State Enforcement. 524 CMR is the singular code applicable to all elevators in the Commonwealth and is exclusively enforced by the Board and the Office, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 143, §§ 62 through 71G, as applicable.

(2) Applications, Permits and Inspections. The Office shall receive and review applications for elevator permits and inspections, issue permits where compliance with 524 CMR is demonstrated, and conduct elevator inspections.

(3) Areas Prone to Flooding. The Office shall ensure permit application and review includes compliance with ASME A17.1-2013/CSA B44-13: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Section 8.12 as modified by 524 CMR 35.00: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators A17.1-2013 and the Massachusetts Modifications of That Code.

(4) Inspections. The state elevator inspector shall observe all inspections required by M.G.L. c. 143.

(5) Identification. The state elevator inspector shall carry proper identification in the performance of all duties under 524 CMR including inspections.

(6) Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of 524 CMR, or where the state elevator inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a condition which is contrary to or in violation of 524 CMR which makes the elevator unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the state elevator inspector is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by 524 CMR, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the state elevator inspector shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the state elevator inspector shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.

(7) Office Records. The Office shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.