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MI Comp L § 408.804 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.804 - Definitions; G to S.

408.804 Definitions; G to S.Sec. 4.  (1) "General inspector" means an individual who holds a general certificate of competency and is employed by this state as an elevator inspector or in an elevator inspection supervisory capacity.  (2) "Incline lift" means an elevator that is designed and operated to transport individuals or material from 1 level to another. The term does not include the enclosure or building, an incline lift under the jurisdiction of the ski area safety board, or a residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift.  (3) "Inspector" means a general or special inspector.  (4) "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, governmental entity, or any other legal entity.  (5) "Residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift" means an inclined stairway chairlift or inclined and vertical platform lift in or at a private residence that is intended only for transportation of an individual whose mobility is impaired, meets the requirements of section 14a, and is manufactured in compliance with the American society of mechanical engineers standard 18.1-2008 or any revision to that standard approved by the department. The term does not include an elevator, escalator, moving walkway, material lift, dumbwaiter, personnel hoist, powered platform and equipment for exterior and interior building maintenance, amusement device, or stage or orchestra lift or any portable equipment used to lift or transport individuals or material.  (6) "Special inspector" means an individual who holds a special certificate of competency and is commissioned under this act.  (7) "Standard" means the American standard safety code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks, A 17.1-1965.  (8) "State construction code" means the code, as that term is defined in section 2a of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1502a. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 19, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 3 of Act 35 of 2015 provides:"Enacting section 3. It is the intent of the legislature that the enactment of this amendatory act does not affect the department of licensing and regulatory affairs' examination or examination requirements for licensure as a residential builder under article 24 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2401 to 339.2412."
MI Comp L § 408.805 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.805 - Inapplicability of Act to Certain Municipalities.

408.805 Inapplicability of act to certain municipalities. Sec. 5.  This act does not apply to or in any city, village or township having elevator inspection regulations under ordinances comparable to this act. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.806 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.806 - Elevators; Compliance With American Standard Safety Code; Adoption by Rule; Conflicts; Applicability to Residential Incline Elevator for Use by Members of Homeowners Association Accessing Shoreline of Great Lake or Connecting Waterway; "Homeowners Association" Defined.

408.806 Elevators; compliance with American standard safety code; adoption by rule; conflicts; applicability to residential incline elevator for use by members of homeowners association accessing shoreline of Great Lake or connecting waterway; "homeowners association" defined.Sec. 6.  (1) An elevator shall be constructed, equipped, maintained, repaired, and used with respect to the supporting members, car or platform, hoistways, guides, cables, doors and gates, safety stops and mechanisms, electrical apparatus and wiring, mechanical apparatus, counterweights, and all other appurtenances in accordance with the American standard safety code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks, A 17.1-1965, and subsequent editions and amendments if adopted by rule of the board, and with rules adopted by the board. In case of conflict between the rules and the standard, the rules apply.  (2) The construction standards that apply to a private residential incline elevator apply to an incline elevator for the exclusive use of members of a homeowners association and their guests in accessing the shoreline of a Great Lake or connecting waterway. A homeowners association shall maintain at least $1,000,000.00 of insurance coverage against liability arising from construction or use of an incline elevator constructed according to the standards that apply to a private residential incline elevator.   (3) As used in subsection (2), "homeowners association" means an incorporated organization of the owners or lessees of not more than 20 residential dwellings. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 48, Imd. Eff. May 27, 2011
MI Comp L § 408.807 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.807 - Elevator Safety Board; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Compensation and Expenses.

408.807 Elevator safety board; creation; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy; compensation and expenses. Sec. 7.  (1) The elevator safety board consisting of 11 members is created, 1 of whose members is the director. The governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the senate, the other 10 members for terms of 4 years. The governor shall fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term with a representative of the same interest as that of the predecessor. Of the appointed members, 1 shall be a representative of owners and lessees of elevators within this state, 2 shall be representatives of insurance companies authorized to insure elevators in this state, 2 shall be representatives of the elevator constructors' union, 1 shall be a representative of a municipality in the state having a population of at least 500,000, 1 shall be a representative of architects and consulting engineers, 2 shall be representatives of manufacturers of elevators used in this state, and 1 shall be a representative of the general public.  (2) The per diem compensation of the members of the board, other than the director, and the schedule for reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 362, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of elevator safety board to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2017-1, compiled at MCL 339.3102.
MI Comp L § 408.809 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.809 - Enforcement of Act and Rules.

408.809 Enforcement of act and rules. Sec. 9.  The director shall enforce the provisions of this act and the rules promulgated by the board pursuant to this act and where, owning to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these rules will result in unnecessary hardship or involve practical difficulties, the director, upon application in specific cases, may authorize variations or modifications of the terms of these rules which will not be contrary to the public interest and so the spirit of these rules shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 282, Imd. Eff. Oct. 9, 1980 Compiler's Notes: Near the beginning of this section, “owning to special” evidently should read “owing to special”.
MI Comp L § 408.810 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.810 - General and Special Inspectors; Qualifications; Application Requirements for Examination as Elevator Inspectors; Acceptance or Rejection of Applications; Issuance of Certificates of Competency; Reexamination.

408.810 General and special inspectors; qualifications; application requirements for examination as elevator inspectors; acceptance or rejection of applications; issuance of certificates of competency; reexamination. Sec. 10.  (1) A person is not authorized to serve as a general inspector unless he has had 3 years' experience in elevator construction or the equivalent as determined by the board, and holds a general certificate of competency issued by the director. A person is not authorized to serve as a special inspector unless he has had 3 years' experience in designing, installing, maintaining or inspecting elevators and holds a special certificate of competency issued by the director.  (2) An applicant for examination as an inspector of elevators shall submit to the department a completed application on a form to be furnished by the department. The application shall record the applicant's formal education, names and addresses of his previous employers, dates of employment and type of work performed. He shall also submit a letter from 1 or more of his previous employers certifying as to his character and experience. The required examination fee shall accompany the application.  (3) An application shall be rejected which contains any wilful falsification. Qualifications of the applicant shall be determined by the board. A qualified applicant for a certificate of competency as a general or special inspector shall be examined by the board. The applicant shall be accepted or rejected on the merits of his application and examination.  (4) Upon recommendation by the board, a certificate of competency for the inspection of elevators shall be issued to a successful applicant by the director. A rejected applicant is entitled after the expiration of 90 days, and upon payment of the required examination fee, to another examination. If an applicant fails to pass the prescribed examination a second time, he will not be permitted to be reexamined for 1 year after the second examination. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.811 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.811 - Special Inspectors; Designation by Insurers or Local Units; Commissions; Renewal Fees; Compensation.

408.811 Special inspectors; designation by insurers or local units; commissions; renewal fees; compensation. Sec. 11.  From the holders of special certificates of competency in the inspection of elevators, a company authorized to insure elevators in this state, may designate persons who are commissioned by the state to inspect elevators in the state covered by such company's policies. A local government having an approved elevator inspection department may designate persons to inspect elevators in such governments' jurisdiction. When requested, such persons shall have issued to them by the director, upon payment of the required fee, commissions to serve as special inspectors of elevators in the state. Commissions shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee. Special inspectors shall not be compensated by this state. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.812 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.812 - Elevator Contractors' Licenses; Applications, Qualifications, Expiration; Exemptions.

408.812 Elevator contractors' licenses; applications, qualifications, expiration; exemptions. Sec. 12.  A person, firm or corporation who is to install, construct, repair, alter and maintain an elevator shall secure from the director an elevator contractor license. The license shall be issued by the director, after his receipt of an acceptable application in writing and of the fee, to a person, firm or corporation found qualified to perform such work, and who is certified by the board as having successfully passed the examination given by the board. The application is not acceptable to the board until the applicant has shown by sworn affidavit that he or the person qualified for the applicant has had at least 5 years' experience as an elevator constructor or journeyman, or equivalent. A license shall expire on December 31 of the year in which it is issued.  The contractor licensing requirements under this section for maintenance and repair work, as defined in this act, shall not apply to any firm, person, or corporation maintaining elevators in their leased or owned premises: Provided, That such elevators are not used by the general public, and that the work is performed by their permanent employees in accordance with approved procedures and practices. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.813 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.813 - Certificates of Competency, Commissions and Licenses; Reissuance When Lost or Destroyed.

408.813 Certificates of competency, commissions and licenses; reissuance when lost or destroyed. Sec. 13.  A certificate of competency, commission or elevator contractor license shall be reissued upon receipt of an application by the director and payment of the renewal fee without another examination, when it is proven to the director's satisfaction that the document is lost or destroyed. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.814 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.814 - Certificates of Competency, Commissions and Licenses; Suspension or Revocation; Grounds, Hearing, Notice.

408.814 Certificates of competency, commissions and licenses; suspension or revocation; grounds, hearing, notice. Sec. 14.  A certificate of competency, commission or elevator contractor license may be suspended or revoked by the director upon recommendation of the board for incompetence, neglect, misrepresentation or failure to comply with the requirements of this act, or with the rules made by the board. Such a document shall not be suspended or revoked until a hearing has been conducted after at least 15 days' written notice has been mailed to the holder of the document by ordinary mail. The hearing shall be held before the board not more than 30 days after the date of the notice, unless the hearing date is extended for cause shown. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.814a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.814a - Residential Chairlift or Residential Stairway Platform Lift; Installation, Construction, Repair, Alteration, or Maintenance; Requirements.

408.814a Residential chairlift or residential stairway platform lift; installation, construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance; requirements.Sec. 14a.  (1) An individual shall not install, construct, repair, alter, or maintain a residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift unless that individual meets all of the following:  (a) He or she is 1 of the following:  (i) Certified by the manufacturer of the residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift to install, construct, repair, alter, or maintain that chairlift or lift.  (ii) Licensed as an elevator contractor under this act.  (b) He or she has, or the person that employs or has engaged him or her as an agent has, liability insurance in the principal amount of at least $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence and at least $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate.  (c) Before commencing the work, obtains all permits required by the municipality in which the premises are located.  (d) In performing the work, complies with both of the following:  (i) The state construction code.  (ii) The American society of mechanical engineers standard 18.1-2008 or any revision to that standard approved by the department.  (2) An individual shall not install, construct, repair, alter, or maintain a residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift unless the device meets all of the following:  (a) The device has a limited vertical travel, operating speed, and platform area.  (b) Operation of the device is under continuous control of the user or passenger.  (c) The device does not penetrate more than 1 floor.   (d) The device does not have a full passenger enclosure on the platform of the device.  (e) The device is not operated by means of hydraulic propulsion.  (f) The device is not rated to transport a load greater than 750 pounds.  (g) If the device is a residential platform lift, the device does not travel vertically more than 6 feet on a slope that is 90 degrees.  (3) A permit from the department under section 15(1) is not required to alter or install a residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift. History: Add. 2015, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 19, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 3 of Act 35 of 2015 provides:"Enacting section 3. It is the intent of the legislature that the enactment of this amendatory act does not affect the department of licensing and regulatory affairs' examination or examination requirements for licensure as a residential builder under article 24 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2401 to 339.2412."
MI Comp L § 408.816 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.816 - Fees for Services; Determination; Payment; Deposits.

408.816 Fees for services; determination; payment; deposits. Sec. 16.  (1) Fees for the following matters shall be determined by the board subject to section 15:  (a) Commission.  (b) Certificate of competency examination.  (c) Elevator contractor license.  (d) Contractor examination.  (e) Permit, each elevator or device.  (f) Certificate of operation.  (g) Appeal for hearing before board.  (h) Inspection by general inspector.  (i) Special.  (2) Fees shall be paid to the director. Fees received by the director shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund. These funds shall be disbursed only as appropriated by the legislature. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 269, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2004
MI Comp L § 408.817 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.817 - Inspections; Entry on Premises, Assistance.

408.817 Inspections; entry on premises, assistance. Sec. 17.  The director and his inspectors during reasonable hours may enter any premises within this state without hindrance for the purpose of examining equipment covered by this act in accordance with the rules promulgated by the board. The holder of a certificate of operation shall provide assistance required by the director or the inspector in making the inspection. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.818 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.818 - Certificates of Operation; Annual Issuance.

408.818 Certificates of operation; annual issuance. Sec. 18.  The director shall issue a certificate of operation annually in accordance with the rules promulgated by the board. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.819 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.819 - Sealing Elevator Out of Service; Grounds.

408.819 Sealing elevator out of service; grounds. Sec. 19.  A general inspector may seal an elevator out of service in accordance with the rules promulgated by the board or when any of the following conditions exist:  (a) When in case of emergency, in the opinion of the general inspector, the elevator is in such condition as to render it unsafe for operation.  (b) Failure to secure a certificate of operation or to renew such certificate.  (c) Failure to comply with a correction order issued by an inspector. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.820 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.820 - Smoking or Carrying Lighted Tobacco in Passenger Elevators Prohibited; Posting Sign; Receptacles.

408.820 Smoking or carrying lighted tobacco in passenger elevators prohibited; posting sign; receptacles.Sec. 20.  (1) A person shall not smoke or carry lighted tobacco in any form in a passenger elevator in any building, structure, or premises in this state. A person who has control or management of any building, structure, or premises equipped with a passenger elevator shall not permit smoking or the carrying of lighted tobacco in any form in the elevator.  (2) The owner, occupant, firm, or corporation that has control or management of a building, structure, or premises equipped with 1 or more passenger elevators shall do both of the following:  (a) Post in each elevator a sign reading, "Smoking prohibited by law — violators subject to fine of $50.00 or 90 days' imprisonment".  (b) Provide and locate near each elevator entrance at each floor a noncombustible receptacle approved by the bureau of fire services created in section 1b of the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1b, for the proper disposal of cigar and cigarette stubs, pipe ash, or lighted tobacco in any form. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 202, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
MI Comp L § 408.821 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.821 - Violations of Act or Rules; Penalties.

408.821 Violations of act or rules; penalties. Sec. 21.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person, firm, or corporation who violates this act or a rule promulgated by the board, or who fails or neglects to pay the fees authorized in this act, shall be punished for the first offense by a fine of not more than $50.00, and for each subsequent offense by a fine of not more than $100.00, or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or both.  (2) A member of the elevator safety board who intentionally violates section 8(2) with regard to a meeting shall be subject to the penalties provided in Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976 for violations of that act.  (3) A person, firm, or corporation who operates or continues to operate an elevator, sealed out of service, without the approval of the director shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $25.00 for each day the elevator is operated without the approval in addition to the penalties provided in subsection (1). History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 191, Imd. Eff. Nov. 17, 1977
MI Comp L § 408.822 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.822 - Saving Clause.

408.822 Saving clause. Sec. 22.  A prosecution arising from a violation of the act repealed herein pending at the time this act becomes effective, or a prosecution which may be started within 1 year after the effective date of this act in consequence of any violation of the repealed act which was committed previous to the effective date of this act, shall be tried and determined as if such act had not been repealed. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967
MI Comp L § 408.823 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.823 - Repeals.

408.823 Repeals. Sec. 23.  Act No. 82 of the Public Acts of 1937, as amended, being sections 408.351 to 408.374 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, is repealed. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967