NY elevators regulated under Labor Law 167 and 12 NYCRR Part 9. Annual inspection by licensed inspector required; NY DOL and/or local code officers enforce in Ulster County.
All passenger and freight elevators in Ulster County (outside NYC) are regulated by NY Department of Labor under Labor Law 167 and 12 NYCRR Part 9. Elevators require annual inspection by a NY-licensed elevator inspector, five-year full-load safety tests, and a Certificate of Operation posted in the car. Design and installation comply with ASME A17.1. Owners must maintain a category test log and retain inspection reports for 5 years. Kingston and Ulster County building departments coordinate with NYDOL for enforcement and issue stop-use orders for failed inspections.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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