Elevators in Newton must be inspected annually by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Elevator Section under 524 CMR, with current certificates posted.
Elevator and related conveyance equipment in Newton buildings (passenger elevators, freight elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, wheelchair lifts) are regulated by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Elevator Regulations, under 524 CMR. Every elevator must be inspected and certified at least annually; the current inspection certificate must be posted inside the cab or at the point of access. Only licensed elevator mechanics and maintenance companies may service equipment. Owners must contract with a licensed service company and maintain records of preventive maintenance. Any modernization, alteration, or new installation requires a construction permit from the state Elevator Section before work begins and must meet ASME A17.1 and A17.3 safety standards. Operating an elevator without a current certificate is prohibited and can result in shutdown. Firefighter service (Phase I and II) and emergency communications (two-way voice, no ADA exceptions after 2024) must remain functional.
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