§ 23-33-15. Order to cease operation or make repairs.
If as a result of inspection, the chief shall determine that any elevator or device is in such a condition as to be unsafe, and that the danger is imminent, the chief shall order the operation of that elevator or device to be stopped immediately, and the certificate revoked, and shall physically render the unit inoperable, and thereupon operation shall be stopped until the elevator or device or the defective part or parts thereof shall be repaired or renewed and put in safe condition, and a new certificate thereof under the provisions of this chapter issued by the chief or compliance inspector. Where there is no immediate danger, the chief or compliance inspector shall notify the owner or the owner agent to remedy the defect or defects within such reasonable time as he or she may prescribe, and if the defect or defects are not remedied within the prescribed time, the use of the elevator or device shall be discontinued at the expiration thereof, and the certificate revoked until the elevator or device is put in a safe condition and a new certificate is issued by the chief or compliance inspector.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1882, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 23-33-15; P.L. 1985, ch. 510, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 53, § 1.
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.