§ 8-2-103. Operating Permits
An operating report shall be issued by the enforcement authority if the inspection report indicates that the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter complies with the applicable rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 and upon payment of a permit fee. Such permits shall be valid for a period […]
§ 8-2-104. Employment of Inspectors; Inspection Fees; Inspection Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner shall be authorized to employ inspectors to carry out the provisions of this part. The Commissioner shall also be authorized to certify other qualified persons to carry out the provisions of this part, including technically competent individuals of any company licensed to insure and insuring elevators in this state and technically competent individuals […]
§ 8-2-105. Local Government Regulation and Enforcement
The governing body of any municipality or county which adopts at least the minimum rules and regulations relative to inspections and safety standards for elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-102 and subsection (c) of Code Section 8-2-104 shall have the power: To adopt by ordinance […]
§ 8-2-106. Reporting of Accidents; Removal From Service of Equipment Involved in Accident
The owner or lessee shall report, by telephone, to the enforcement authority on the same day or by noon on the next work day, excluding state holidays and weekends, all elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter related accidents involving personal injury or death. The owner or lessee shall also provide a written report […]
§ 8-2-40. Effect of Claimant’s Acceptance of Settlement; Subrogation of Insurance
If a claimant accepts an offer made in compliance with this part and the contractor fulfills the offer in compliance with this part: The claimant shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim described in the notice of claim; and A contractor’s performance of repairs or payment of money to a claimant […]
§ 8-2-107. Penalties
The installation, alteration, maintenance, and operation of the facilities and equipment regulated by or pursuant to the provisions of this part affect the public interest, and such regulation is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, violations of this part or of rules and regulations adopted by or pursuant to […]
§ 8-2-41. Notice to Consumer Prior to Beginning Initial Construction Work
Upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or improvement of a dwelling, the contractor shall provide notice to the owner of the dwelling of the contractor’s right to resolve alleged construction defects before a claimant may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the […]
§ 8-2-108. Appeals From Orders or Acts of Inspectors
Any person aggrieved by an order or an act of an inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days of notice thereof, appeal from such order or act to the Commissioner who shall, within 30 days thereafter, issue an appropriate order either approving or disapproving said order or act. A copy of such order by […]
§ 8-2-42. Bribery of Property or Association Managers Regarding Claims for Damages Arising Out of Construction Defects Prohibited; Procedure for Bringing Action to Remedy Construction Defects
A person shall not provide or offer to provide anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a property manager of an association or to a member or officer of an association to induce the property manager, member, or officer to encourage or discourage the association to file a claim for damages arising from a construction […]
§ 8-2-109. Consultations; Creation of Committees of Consultants
The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the areas of construction, use, or safety of conveyances or facilities covered by this part and to create committees composed of such consultants to assist the Commissioner in carrying out his or her duties under this part. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-109 , enacted […]