Signs indicating capacity. Elevator and power-operated
dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations
on which the rated capacity shall be indicated.
Means for signaling in emergency. Elevator cars shall
be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway
in case of emergency.
Machine rooms. Machine rooms shall be maintained free
of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials
unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids
shall not be kept in such rooms.
Tampering with safety and protective devices. No person
shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective
device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Emergency two-way communication equipment. Elevator cars provided
with a manufacturer's pocket for the installation of emergency two-way communication
equipment between the elevator car and emergency personnel (police, central
station, etc.) shall be maintained in good working order at all times. Communication
equipment shall be of the handset or push button type and installed within
normal reach of an occupant.
Inspection certificate. All elevator cars shall display an inspection
certificate from a qualified company which inspects the elevator. In addition,
all elevator cars shall display the maximum number of occupants and weight
load.
Emergency elevator key. All elevator cars shall have an approved
key box and locking hardware with elevator car emergency keys placed inside
the box. The keys shall include a drop-down-style door key and FD firemen's
service key. The key box shall be located on the wall along the side of the
elevator car door on the main floor of the building.
Periodic inspection and testing: Frequency shall be in accordance
with Table N1, Appendix N, of the A17.1-2000 Code.[1] [Note: Annual test. Unless otherwise approved by the inspector,
the only acceptable annual test report is the one issued by the inspector.
All test and/or inspector forms shall be completed by a qualified person or
company and returned to the inspector within 30 days from issuance.