Elevators in Cornelius commercial and multi-family buildings are inspected and certified by the NC Department of Labor Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau under NCGS 95-110.5. Annual certificates of operation are required.
NCDOL Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau inspects all passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and related equipment annually. Certificates of operation must be posted in the cab and renewed yearly. Single-family residential elevators are inspected at installation and after alterations. Building owners are responsible for maintenance contracts with licensed elevator companies and for correcting deficiencies identified in inspection reports within prescribed timeframes. NCGS 95-110.5 authorizes civil penalties for operating without a current certificate.
Operating without certificate: civil penalty up to 1,000 dollars per violation under NCGS 95-110.5. Continued violation: orders to cease operation.
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