Michigan Elevator Code and Regulations

Michigan Elevator Code Authority
Authorities having jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction). The Elevator Division is responsible for issuing elevator permits, the examination and licensing of elevator journeypersons and contractors, inspections of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, complaint investigations and reporting of elevator accidents. The division also provides staff support to the Elevator Safety Board, handles elevator code questions.

Elevator Safety Division - On cable-suspended elevators with safeties, a no-load safety test must be done every twelve (12) months, as well as a rated-load safety test every five (5) years. Hydraulic elevators must have a rated-load relief valve test done every three (3) years. All elevators that have emergency or standby power must check their operation under fire and other emergency conditions every twelve (12) months. A power elevator (such as a passenger elevator) must be serviced and examined by a licensed elevator journeyperson at least once every ninety (90) days. Dumbwaiters, one-person elevators (electric and hand-powered), platform lifts and stairway chairlifts in buildings other than private residences need to be serviced and examined by a licensed elevator journeyperson at least once every one-hundred eighty (180) days. Also, an accessible written record of all service and examination must be maintained and kept in the machine room (if there is one), or somewhere on-site. State Elevator Inspectors do not perform testing or maintenance on any elevating devices. (excerpt from state website)

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