Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 455C - Boilers, Elevators and Pressure Vessels
ELEVATORS
Requirements, Standards and Procedures
Section 455C.510 - Operating permits: Requirements for issuance; location; limited permit; denial, suspension or revocation; operation before issuance

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 455C.510

Current through September 16, 2024

1. The Mechanical Compliance Section shall issue an operating permit to the owner of an elevator within the period set forth in subsection 2 if the written report of inspection indicates the elevator is in compliance with NAC 455C.400 to 455C.530, inclusive, and section 1 of LCB File No. R045-20. The operating permit must set forth the number assigned by the Mechanical Compliance Section and the serial number assigned by the manufacturer of the elevator. The operating permit must be retained on the premises where the elevator is installed. The owner shall post in each elevator information regarding the operating permit as required by the Mechanical Compliance Section.

2. The Mechanical Compliance Section shall issue an operating permit within:

(a) Thirty calendar days for existing installations; and

(b) Fifteen calendar days for new elevators,

ïfS after the date of the inspection, unless the time is extended by the Mechanical Compliance Section. An elevator for which a permit is required must not be operated unless the operating permit has been issued.

3. The Mechanical Compliance Section may issue a limited operating permit to allow an elevator to be used during construction.

4. The Mechanical Compliance Section shall not issue an operating permit for a period that exceeds:

(a) One year for elevators, dumbwaiters, platform lifts and material lifts.

(b) Six months for escalators, moving walks or any personnel hoist which is permanently installed.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the period designated by the Mechanical Compliance Section for related equipment.

(d) Ninety calendar days if the operating permit is a limited operating permit issued to allow an elevator to be used during construction.

5. If the written report of an inspection of an elevator indicates a violation of NAC 455C.400 to 455C.530, inclusive, and section 1 of LCB File No. R045-20, or of the detailed plans and specifications approved by the Mechanical Compliance Section pursuant to NAC 455C.506, the Mechanical Compliance Section shall give notice to the owner of the elevator and may give notice to any other appropriate person of the changes necessary for compliance. If the owner makes the changes required by the Mechanical Compliance Section, the Mechanical Compliance Section shall issue an operating permit to the owner within:

(a) Thirty calendar days for existing installations; and

(b) Fifteen calendar days for new elevators, after the date the changes were completed, unless the time is extended by the Mechanical Compliance Section.

6. If the written report of an inspection of an elevator indicates that the elevator is unsafe and that its continued operation may be dangerous, the Mechanical Compliance Section shall refuse to issue, or shall suspend or revoke, the operating permit and shall require the owner of the elevator to ensure that the elevator will not be used until the elevator has been made safe and is in compliance with the requirements of NAC 455C.400 to 455C.530, inclusive, and section 1 of LCB File No. R045-20.

Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations by R101-02, eff. 12-15-2004; A by R077-14, 1-16-2015; A by R045-20A, eff. 10/26/2020; A by R034-21A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 455C.110

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