NY Labor Law Article 12 and 12 NYCRR Part 31 govern elevator safety statewide. Annual inspections and maintenance by a licensed NY elevator agency are required for all commercial and multifamily elevators. Schenectady County has no separate rule.
Under 12 NYCRR Part 31, elevator inspection requirements include a yearly periodic inspection, 5-year full-load tests, and routine maintenance by licensed elevator mechanics. NY Labor Law Article 12 mandates NY Department of Labor oversight. Municipal building departments in Schenectady County review elevator permits as part of new-construction sign-offs. ASME A17.1 and ASME A17.3 codes apply. Residential elevators in single-family homes have narrower requirements but must still meet NYS Uniform Code.
DOL citations with mandatory shutdown until inspection passes; fines up to $1,000 per violation.
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