Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Elevator Safety Unit
Questions?
contact:
Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Elevator Safety Unit
2401 E. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Larry Watson, Mngr.
Larry.Watson@dfs.dps.mo.gov
Elevator Registration Form
Elevator Installation/Alteration Permit
Application and Procedures
The Division of Fire Safety, Elevator Safety Unit has adopted the following standard:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 2004.
All new installations of elevator equipment and alterations must conform to the following national standards:
American
Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code of Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1,
2004 Edition with 2005 Adendum and 2005 Supplement with Amendments.)
American National Safety Code for Personnel Hoist (ANSI A10.4, 2004 Edition)
American National Standard Safety Code for Manlifts (ANSI
A90.1, 2003 Edition)
Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts (A18.1, 2005 Edition)
Inspectors Manual for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.2, 2004 Edition)
Code Amendments
American
Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code of Elevators and Escalators (ASME
A17.2.3, Section 2.12.2 Periodic)
2.12.2 Periodic
Take appropriate safety precautions before opening the
incline. (See Personnel Safety in the Foreword). Remove at least 6 to 8 steps
of the escalator. Using a good light visually inspect the drip pans, undersides of
steps, trusses, roller tracks, chains, handrails, and the interior of balustrades, skirts,
and newels. Determine that they are present, in good working condition, clean of
dirt and rubbish, and free of oil and combustibles. Visually inspect for any damage
to the fire-resistive materials on the escaltor enclosure. (See Item 2.1) Visually
inspect the chains for lubrication and buildup of dirt and grease. If in the opinion
of the Inspector, additional steps may need to be removed to preform a proper inspection.
More Information
The Elevator Safety Act does not preclude
municipalities or local governmental entities, which have an existing local ordinance or
law, which meets or exceeds state requirements. However, a state operating
certificate is still required and will be issued upon receipt of an approved inspection by
an approved local entity.
To obtain a copy of the statute and promulgated rules and regulations please contact the Division at 573-751-2930.
Currently, the Elevator Safety Unit consists of a Deputy Chief, three State Inspectors, a Senior Office Support Assistant and an Office Support Assistant.
Fee Schedule for inspections conducted by a State
employed inspector with the Division of Fire Safety is as follows:
- Annual Inspection: $125.00 per unit, PLUS expenses
- State Operating Certificate fee - $25.00 per unit
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