Code of Massachusetts Regulations
524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS
Title 524 CMR 10.00 - Requirements for Permits and Inspections of Existing Elevators Undergoing Alterations and Replacements
Section 10.04 - Alterations and Replacements Requiring Plans, Permit, Test, and Complete Installation Upgrade

Universal Citation: 524 MA Code of Regs 524.10

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Any one of the following alterations to an elevator system governed by 524 CMR shall require that the complete installation comply with the version of 524 CMR for new installations in effect at the time the permit is filed. The complete installation incorporates all elevator related systems including, but not limited to, ventilation, electrical supply, hoistway structures, machine rooms, machine room access, lighting and fire alarm systems.

(a) The speed of the elevator is increased;

(b) The capacity of the elevator is increased;

(d) The machine room of an existing elevator is relocated;

(e) The classification of an elevator is changed from freight to passenger; and

(f) The loading classification of an existing freight elevator is changed.

(2) In addition to the required permit, full plans as required in 524 CMR 35.00: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and A17.1-2013 and the Massachusetts Modifications of That Code, Parts 2.28 and 3.28 whichever section is applicable, shall be submitted and approved by the Office prior to the commencement of any work.

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