§ 23-33-12. Inspection — Reinspection — Examination and Licensee fee — Renewal.
(a)(1) For every original inspection made by the inspectors under the provisions of this chapter, the owner shall pay to the division the required fee which shall include the cost of the certificate. The fee shall be paid in the amount of amounts as set forth as follows:
Inspection of dumbwaiters ......................................... $ 72.00
Biennial inspection of elevator or escalator ......................................... 200.00
Inspection of elevator ......................................... 120.00
Inspection of escalator or moving walk ......................................... 120.00
Inspection of wheelchair lift ......................................... 72.00
Inspection of vertical reciprocating conveyors ......................................... 72.00
Annual renewal of authorized inspection permit ......................................... 60.00
Authorized inspector’s examination fee ......................................... 60.00
This fee shall include the initial inspection.
Reinspection of elevators and escalators ......................................... 90.00
Reinspection of all other devices ......................................... 54.00
Delinquent payment fee ......................................... 24.00
Duplicate certificate fee ......................................... 12.00
Company license ......................................... 240.00
Mechanics/Installers license ......................................... 78.00
(2) A fee in the amount of one percent (1%) of the contract price shall accompany each application for a permit to install or modernize any device subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The inspection fee shall be paid immediately upon the conclusion of the inspection and before a certificate is issued, provided, however, that no inspection fees shall be paid by any city, town, or fire district, or state agency, or by any religious or charitable society, association, or church.
(c) A delinquent payment fee shall be due and payable on all invoices received more than thirty (30) days past the billing date.
(d) All certificates shall be renewable annually except for those certificates issued to locations with full maintenance contracts. Such locations shall be issued certificates valid for a period of two (2) years, unless the contract becomes null and void, in which case the certificate shall become annually renewable. All certificates shall be valid until revoked.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1882, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 23-33-12; P.L. 1960, ch. 74, § 11; P.L. 1977, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 510, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 32, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 84, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 13, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-33 - Elevators, Escalators, and Dumbwaiters
Section 23-33-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-33-2. - Formulation and adoption of codes.
Section 23-33-2.1. - Chief inspector.
Section 23-33-2.2. - Qualified service company.
Section 23-33-2.3. - Qualified mechanic.
Section 23-33-3. - Codes and rules available for public inspection.
Section 23-33-4. - Enforcement by inspectors — Disposition of fees.
Section 23-33-5. - Permit to act as authorized inspector.
Section 23-33-6. - Reexamination of applicant for permit after failure to pass.
Section 23-33-7. - Compensation of authorized inspectors.
Section 23-33-8. - Revocation of permits.
Section 23-33-9. - Registration of elevators and escalators.
Section 23-33-9.1. - Owner’s responsibility.
Section 23-33-10. - Inspectors authorized to conduct inspections.
Section 23-33-11. - Periodic inspections — Right of access — Consultation with person in charge.
Section 23-33-12. - Inspection — Reinspection — Examination and Licensee fee — Renewal.
Section 23-33-13. - Reports of authorized inspectors — Issuance of certificate — Fee.
Section 23-33-14. - Reports of refusal or cancellation of insurance.
Section 23-33-15. - Order to cease operation or make repairs.
Section 23-33-15.1. - Enforcement procedure.
Section 23-33-16. - Issuance and posting of certificate.
Section 23-33-17. - Notice of new installation — Temporary permit for testing.
Section 23-33-18. - Assistance to owners — Appeal of decisions to commission.
Section 23-33-19. - Appeals to superior court.
Section 23-33-20. - Penalty for violations — Prosecution.
Section 23-33-21. - Severability.
Section 23-33-22.1. - Warning signs near elevators in nursing homes.
Section 23-33-23. - Safety devices on elevators.
Section 23-33-24. - Inspections — Notice of violations.
Section 23-33-25. - Access of owners to leased premises.
Section 23-33-26. - Civil liability for injuries resulting from noncompliance.
Section 23-33-27. - Fine for noncompliance.
Section 23-33-28. - Municipal regulation.