§ 23-33-5. Permit to act as authorized inspector.
The chief inspector may issue a permit to act as an authorized inspector to any person employed by: (1) an insurance company authorized to insure elevators in this state; or (2) any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of inspecting elevators in this state who holds a certificate of competency, having passed a written examination approved by the chief, or in lieu of such an examination, who holds a certificate of competency as an inspector of elevators from a state that has a standard of examination equal to that of this state. A permit to act as an authorized inspector shall empower the authorized inspector to make inspections.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1882, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 23-33-5; P.L. 1992, ch. 81, § 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.