A permit must be issued by the Director before construction on a new installation is begun. The department shall issue a permit for relocation or installation, as applicable, if the plans and specifications indicate compliance with applicable regulations.
If the plans and specifications indicate a failure of compliance with applicable regulations, the department shall give notice of necessary changes to the person filing the application. After the changes have been made and approved, the department shall issue a permit.
Plans must be submitted in triplicate and must be accompanied by an application for the permit on a form to be furnished by the Director. The plans shall include:
1. Sectional plan of car and hoistway.
2. Sectional plan of machine room.
3. Sectional elevation of hoistway and machine room, including the pit, bottom, and top clearance of car, and counterweight.
4. Size and weight of guide rails, and guide rail bracket spacing.
5. Other information which the department may require.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 103, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 16 - South Carolina Elevator Code
Section 41-16-10. Short title.
Section 41-16-20. Definitions.
Section 41-16-30. Applicability.
Section 41-16-40. Issuance of regulations.
Section 41-16-50. Enforcement powers of director.
Section 41-16-60. Registration of facilities.
Section 41-16-70. Inspections.
Section 41-16-75. Special inspector prohibited from inspecting certain elevators.
Section 41-16-80. Alteration permits.
Section 41-16-90. Permits for new installations.
Section 41-16-100. Operating certificates.
Section 41-16-110. Temporary or permanent injunction for imminently dangerous facility.
Section 41-16-120. Exceptions or variances.
Section 41-16-130. Access to facilities by inspectors.
Section 41-16-150. General duties of owner.
Section 41-16-160. Preemption of local regulation.