Elevators regulated under 12 NYCRR Part 14 by NY Department of Labor (outside NYC). Annual inspections by licensed elevator inspector required. Certificate of operation must be posted in cab. Applies to buildings in Troy, Rensselaer, and multi-family properties throughout the county.
Outside of NYC, elevator safety is governed by 12 NYCRR Parts 14 and 27 administered by the NY Department of Labor Elevator Unit. Rensselaer County buildings — including RPI campus, Troy downtown, hospitals (Samaritan, St. Peter's Albany Memorial), Rensselaer City Hall, county office buildings, and multi-family properties — require annual inspections performed by a NY-licensed elevator inspector. Two inspections per year (one by the owner's inspector plus a periodic witnessing) are required for passenger elevators. A current Certificate of Operation must be posted in the cab. Owners must also maintain a maintenance control program (MCP) per ASME A17.1. Fire-service Phase I and Phase II recall must be functional.
Operating without current certificate: $500-$10,000 per NY Labor Law. Failure to correct safety defects: daily fines plus order to discontinue use. Injury due to lack of maintenance can trigger criminal charges.
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