Elevators in Dutchess County must be inspected annually under NY Labor Law 167 and 12 NYCRR Part 5. Certificates of Operation issued by local building departments (or state for certain buildings). ASME A17.1 safety code applies.
NY State Department of State Division of Building Standards enforces elevator code statewide outside NYC. Annual inspections plus a semi-annual no-load test. Inspection reports filed with the authority having jurisdiction. Firefighter service (Phase I/II) required per ASME A17.1. Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Uninspected elevator: shutdown order, fines up to 1,000 dollars per day under NY Labor Law.
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