Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Elevator Safety Unit

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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

Licensed Inspector List

Elevator Installation/Alteration Permit Application and Procedures

   American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code of Elevators and  Escalators (ASME A17.1, 1996 Edition)
   American National Safety Code for Personnel Hoist (ANSI A10.4, 1990 Edition)
   American National Standard Safety Code for Manlifts (ANSI A90.1, 1992 Edition)
   Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stariway Chair Lifts (A18.1, 1999 Edition)
  Inspectors Manual for Electric Elevators (ASME A17.2.1, 1996 Edition)
  Inspectors Manual for Hydrolic Elevators (ASME A17.2.2, 1997 Edition)
  Inspectors Manual for Escalators & Moving Walks (ASME A17.2.3, 1998 Edition)

Code Amendments
   American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code of Elevators and  Escalators (ASME A17.2.3, Section 2.12.2 Periodic)

This section of ASME A 17.2.3 is being removed
(2.12.2 Periodic)
Take appropriate safety precautions before opening incline. (See Personnel Safety in the Foreword).
Have at least half of the steps removed, then move the remaining steps to the upper half of the escalator.  Some escalators use the steps as the side guide means and require every step to be left in to prevent the chain from falling off.  Using a good light visually inspect the drip pans, undersides of steps, trusses, roller tracks, chains, handrails, and the interiors of balustrades, skirts, and newels.  Determine that they are present, in good condition, clean of dirt and rubbish, and free of oil and combustibles.  Visually inspect for any damage to the fire-resistive material on the escalator enclosure (see Item 2.1)
Visually inspect the chains for lubrication and buildup of dirt and grease.   (Lack of lubrication may be indicated by rough (red rust deposits) on the side plates of the links.)

AND REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING:
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.

NEW - 5/2005
Alterations - Revised 1200 Table
- Alteration that requires a permit, inspection and update to A17.3 - Requires full permit fee and plan review.
- Alteraltion that requires permit and inspection (1003.3 and 1006.3) only requires $20.00 fee.  View Revised Table

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 - $20.00 per unit

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