Showing ordinances that apply to Gotha, FL
Gotha is an unincorporated community (population 2,217) in Orange County, Florida. Because Gotha is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The elevator maintenance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Elevators in Orange County regulated by FL §399 Elevator Safety Act, enforced by FL DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety. Annual inspections and certificates of operation required. ASME A17.1 safety code applies.
FL §399.061 requires annual inspections by FL-certified elevator inspectors. Certificates of Operation issued by DBPR must be posted in elevator. Owners must retain licensed FL elevator maintenance contractor. ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators applies. New installations require permits through FL DBPR and Orange County Building. Pool lifts at public accommodations governed separately under ADA. Residential elevator permits also required for single-family homes.
Operating without valid certificate: $500-$5,000 per FL §399.13. Expired inspection: elevator must be taken out of service. Uncertified maintenance work: license suspension for contractor.
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