Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Issuing of
Permits.
(a) Operating permits shall be issued
by the Commissioner, within the time limits hereafter specified, to the owner
or lessee of every new elevator, dumbwaiter and escalator, and of every
existing elevator and escalator, where the inspection report indicates
compliance with this Chapter, provided that no permit shall be issued if the
fees required by this Chapter have not been paid. Said time limits shall be
thirty (30) days for existing elevators and escalators, and seven (7) days for
new elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators, after the required date for filing
the inspection report required by Rule
0800-03-04-.05(4),
unless such time is extended by the Commissioner. No elevator, dumbwaiter or
escalator, for which such permit is required, shall be operated by the owner or
lessee thereof after the dates specified in this subparagraph, unless such
operating permit has been issued.
(b) The operating permit shall be issued for
the period covered by the inspection required by Rules 0800-03-04.05(1) and
0800-03-04-.05(2)
and shall state the contract load and speed for such elevator, dumbwaiter or
escalator. It shall be extended by endorsement of the Commissioner or his duly
appointed agent after each required inspection required by Rule
0800-03-04-.05(3).
(c) If the inspection report, required by
Rule
0800-03-04-.05(4)
indicates failure of compliance with the applicable requirements of this
Chapter or with the detailed plans and specifications approved by the
Department under Rule
0800-03-04-.02(14),
the Commissioner shall give notice to the owner or lessee or the person or
persons filing such plans and specifications of changes necessary for
compliance therewith. After such changes have been made, the Commissioner shall
issue an operating permit.
(d) If
the inspection report, required by Rule
0800-03-04-.05(4)
indicates that an elevator or escalator is in an unsafe condition, so that its
continued operation may be dangerous to the public safety, then the
Commissioner may, at his discretion, require the owner or lessee to discontinue
the use of such elevator or escalator until it has been made safe and in
conformity with the requirements of this Chapter.
(e) If the Commissioner has reason to believe
that any owner or lessee to whom an operating permit has been issued is not
complying with the applicable rules of this Chapter, he shall so notify such
owner or lessee, and shall give notice of the date, time, and location for a
hearing hereon to such owner or lessee. If, after such hearing, he shall find
that such owner or lessee is not complying with such rules and regulations, he
shall revoke such permit.
(2) Serial Number Shown on Permits. Permits
shall show the serial number of the elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or other
lift for which they are issued, as required in Rule 0800-03-04.03(4), Numbering
of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Other Lifts.
(3) Posting of Permits. The required permit,
or a sign designating where such permit is located, shall be posted in a
conspicuous location in the elevator car, or on or near the escalator,
dumbwaiter, or other lift.
(4)
Temporary Permit. The Commissioner or his duly appointed agent may permit the
temporary use of any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, or other lift for freight
service during its installation under the authority of a temporary permit for
each class of service. In the case of elevators, such temporary permit shall
not be issued until the elevator shall have been tested under the contract
load, and the car safety and terminal stopping equipment have been tested to
determine the safety of the equipment.
(5) Life of Temporary Permit. Temporary
permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and may be
renewed at the discretion of the Commissioner or his duly appointed
agent.
(6) Posting of Temporary
Permits. Where a temporary permit is issued, a notice bearing the information
that the equipment has not been finally approved shall be conspicuously posted
on, near, or visible from each entrance to such elevator, dumbwaiter,
escalator, or other lift.
Authority: T.C.A. §§
68-121-101,
68-121-103,
68-121-104,
68-121-105,
68-121-106,
68-121-107,
68121-108, 68-121-109, 68-121-111, and
68-121-115.
