Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes
Elevator Safety Board
Michigan Elevator Rules
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.7012 - Temporary use of permanent elevators during construction

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.7012

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 12.

(1) A licensed elevator contractor may request a temporary certificate of operation to permit the use of a passenger or freight elevator before its completion. The passenger or freight elevator must not be used until it has been approved by a general inspector, the required fee has been paid, and a temporary certificate of operation has been obtained. This certificate must be issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. Renewals under this subrule may be granted at the discretion of the department as follows:

(a) Permanent elevators used temporarily during construction to move workers, authorized personnel, and materials must have maintenance performed every 30 calendar days by a licensed elevator journeyperson. These elevators must be inspected by a general elevator inspector employed by the department every 90 calendar days.

(b) Periodic inspections may be conducted by a general inspector every 30 calendar days. The fees are cited in R 408.7019 and may be assessed at the discretion of the department based upon the frequencies in this rule.

(2) A licensed elevator contractor may also request an inspection and temporary certificate of operation to allow the use of a passenger or freight elevator by the public before its completion. This elevator must not be used until it is inspected by a general inspector; the required fee, listed in R 408.7019, is paid; and a temporary certificate of operation is issued by the department to the licensed elevator contractor. The certificate must be issued for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days. Renewals under this subrule may be granted at the discretion of the department as follows:

(a) Permanent elevators used temporarily by the public must have maintenance performed by a licensed elevator journeyperson every 30 calendar days.

(b) Periodic inspections may be conducted by a general inspector every 30 calendar days and the appropriate fees assessed at the discretion of the department.

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