S.C. Code § 41-16-10
Short title
This chapter is known and may be cited as the "South Carolina Elevator Code".
South Carolina Code Title 41, Chapter 16 — South Carolina Elevator Code
South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 41, ch. 16 · 19 active provisions
S.C. Code § 41-16-20
Definitions
As used in this chapter, except as otherwise expressly provided: (1) "Facility" means any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, handicap lift, or manlift subject to regulation under the provisions of this chapter and includes hoistways, rails, guides, and all other related mechanical and electrical equipment. (…
S.C. Code § 41-16-30
Applicability
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any facility installed in any single private dwelling residence or to facilities over which an agency of the federal government is asserting similar enforcement jurisdiction. Provisions of this chapter supersede similar provisions contained in building codes of this State…
S.C. Code § 41-16-40
Issuance of regulations
1. The Director shall promulgate regulations governing maintenance, construction, alteration, and installation of facilities and the inspection and testing of new and existing installations as necessary to provide for the public safety and to protect the public welfare. These regulations include, but are not limited to…
S.C. Code § 41-16-50
Enforcement powers of director
The Director is charged with the affirmative duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
S.C. Code § 41-16-60
Registration of facilities
Within three months after the date of promulgation of regulations under this chapter relating to registration of facilities, the owner of every existing facility, whether or not dormant, shall register each facility with the Director, giving type, contract load and speed, name of manufacturer, its location, and the pur…
S.C. Code § 41-16-70
Inspections
All new and existing facilities, except dormant facilities, must be tested and inspected in accordance with the following schedule: 1. Every new or altered facility must be inspected and tested before the operating permit is issued. 2. Every existing facility registered with the Director must be inspected within one ye…
S.C. Code § 41-16-75
Special inspector prohibited from inspecting certain elevators
It is unlawful for a special inspector to perform elevator inspections under this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to it on an elevator on which he or his employer has a current service or warranty contract.
S.C. Code § 41-16-80
Alteration permits
On and after the effective date of regulations relating to alterations, detailed plans of each facility to be altered must be submitted to the Director, together with an application for an alteration permit, on forms to be furnished or approved by the Director. Repairs or replacements necessary for normal maintenance a…
S.C. Code § 41-16-90
Permits for new installations
A permit must be issued by the Director before construction on a new installation is begun. The department shall issue a permit for relocation or installation, as applicable, if the plans and specifications indicate compliance with applicable regulations. If the plans and specifications indicate a failure of compliance…
S.C. Code § 41-16-100
Operating certificates
Operating certificates must be issued by the Director to the owner of every facility when the inspection report indicates compliance with the applicable provisions of this chapter. However, no certificates may be issued if the fees required by Section 41-16-140 have not been paid. Certificates must be issued within thi…
S.C. Code § 41-16-110
Temporary or permanent injunction for imminently dangerous facility
If the Director has reason to believe that the continued operation of a facility constitutes an imminent danger which could reasonably be expected to injure seriously or cause death to members of the public, the Director may apply to the circuit court in the county in which the imminently dangerous condition exists for…
S.C. Code § 41-16-120
Exceptions or variances
The Director, pursuant to regulation, may grant exceptions and variances from the requirements of regulations promulgated for any facility. Exceptions or variances must be reasonably related to the age of the facility and may be conditioned upon a repair or modification of the facility considered necessary by the Direc…
S.C. Code § 41-16-130
Access to facilities by inspectors
Every owner of a facility subject to regulation by this chapter shall grant access to that facility to the Director and department personnel administering the provisions of this chapter. Inspections must be permitted at reasonable times, with or without prior notice.
S.C. Code § 41-16-140
Fees
The Director shall promulgate regulations to charge and collect fees for inspection, permits, and licenses. Fees may be set by regulation not more than once each year. Fees established by the Director must be based upon the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter and shall give due regard to the time spen…
S.C. Code § 41-16-150
General duties of owner
Every facility must be maintained by the owner in a safe operating condition and in conformity with the regulations promulgated by the Director.
S.C. Code § 41-16-160
Preemption of local regulation
No political subdivision may make or maintain any ordinance, bylaw, or resolution providing for the licensing of special inspectors. Any ordinance, bylaw, or resolution relating to the inspection, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, or operation of facilities within the limits of the political subdivis…
S.C. Code § 41-16-170
Criminal penalties
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, and upon conviction must be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ni…
S.C. Code § 41-16-180
Civil penalties
1. Any owner, operator, or management company who fails to register a facility as required by Section 41-16-60 may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each facility not registered. 2. Any owner, operator, or management company who fails to correct a violation of any safety standard pro…