Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes
Elevator Safety Board
Michigan Elevator Rules
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.7023b - Product acknowledgement

(1) All elevating devices, equipment, systems, subsystems, components, and functions must be reviewed for compliance with the current elevator requirements and approved by the department before use in this state. An initial $100.00 nonrefundable application fee must be made to the department at the time of application.

(2) All product acknowledgement requests must be on a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by a compliance document that reflects compliance with the corresponding requirements and supporting documents, including, but not limited to, make, model, and wiring diagram; factor of safety calculations; certifications; drawings detailing top, side, front, and orthographic views of equipment, including detailed documentation specific to affected systems, parts, assemblies and devices; and any other information the department finds necessary for the specific review.

(3) A letter on the manufacturer's letterhead, signed by an engineer who is employed by the manufacturer, must accompany the documentation. The letter must state that when installed per manufacturer specifications, the unit will comply with the applicable standards or codes, or both, that are adopted by reference in R 408.7003. Equipment not covered by codes and standards in accordance with R 408.7003 must not be installed until approved in accordance with this rule.

(4) A rate of $100.00 per hour may be charged for special services of a product review. The total charges are determined on an hourly basis for the review upon completion. An acknowledgement may not be granted until full payment of these services has been received.