Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 455C - Boilers, Elevators and Pressure Vessels
ELEVATORS
Requirements, Standards and Procedures
Section 455C.506 - Permit for construction, installation, alteration or repair; performance of work by or under supervision of certified elevator mechanic

1. Except as otherwise provided in [subsection] subsections 3 and 4, a licensed elevator contractor must obtain a permit from the Mechanical Compliance Section for construction, installation or alteration of an elevator before such work is begun. Only one active permit may exist at any time for each elevator.

2. A contractor who is required to obtain a permit pursuant to subsection 1 must submit to the Mechanical Compliance Section not less than 10 business days before commencing the construction, installation or alteration a request for the permit that is accompanied by plans, drawings, a maintenance control program and specifications in the form prescribed by the Mechanical Compliance Section. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if the plans, drawings and specifications indicate the construction, installation or alteration will comply with the provisions of NAC 455C.400 to 455C.530, inclusive, and section 1 of LCB File No. R045-20, and the contractor does not have an outstanding debt owing to the Mechanical Compliance Section, the Mechanical Compliance Section shall issue a permit to the contractor.

3. A permit is not required for repairs and replacement that are necessary for the maintenance of an elevator if parts of equivalent materials, strength and design as that used in the original construction are used.

4. A permit is not required for the installation of cosmetic wraps on elevator hoistway doors, on doors of cars or on interior panels of cars if the installation:

5. An elevator for which a permit for construction, installation or alteration is required must not be constructed, installed or altered unless a permit has been issued. If any such work is started before the permit is obtained, the work must be suspended until a permit is issued and the Mechanical Compliance Section may impose an administrative fine of not more than $5,000 on the licensed elevator contractor or, if a licensed elevator contractor is not performing the work, on the owner of the elevator. Each 30-calendar-day period during which a violation of this section continues constitutes a separate violation.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NAC 455C.510, an operating permit is suspended upon the issuance of a permit for alteration of an elevator until the alteration is complete and a satisfactory inspection has been performed by the Mechanical Compliance Section. A permit for construction, installation or alteration of an elevator does not authorize the operation of an elevator for which an operating permit is required.

7. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, as required by NRS 455C.160, a person who constructs, installs, alters or repairs a new elevator or existing installation must be certified as an elevator mechanic pursuant to NRS 455C.110 and NAC 455C.460.

8. An elevator mechanic may be assisted in the construction, installation, alteration or repair of a new elevator or existing installation by:

9. An elevator for which a limited operating permit to allow the elevator to be used during construction of the elevator has been issued pursuant to NAC 455C.510 may only be operated by: