1. A permit, issued in accordance with the requirements of this section, is required for any work involving constructing, installing, altering, replacing, dismantling, demolishing, or removing from service elevators or other conveyances covered by this chapter.

2. a. Permits required under this section must be obtained before the work is commenced and must be issued to an elevator contractor licensed pursuant to this chapter. b. The elevator contractor obtaining the permit is responsible for the complete scope of work covered by the permit until the board has issued the operating permit. A copy of such a permit must be kept at the site at all times while the work is in progress. c. Any permit issued specifically must require that any work subject to the permit must be performed only by persons licensed under this chapter and must be performed in accordance with all requirements of this chapter, including applicable industry codes and standards incorporated herein.

d. On each application for a permit, the board may require copies of specifications and accurately scaled and fully dimensioned plans showing the location of the installation in relation to the plans and elevation of the building; the location of the machinery space, machine room, control space, or control room and the equipment to be installed, relocated, or altered; and all structural supporting members, including foundations, and all materials to be employed and all loads to be supported or conveyed. The plans and specifications must be complete sufficiently to illustrate all details of construction and design, including electrical drawings. In addition, each submittal must include a copy of the written maintenance control program as required by ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

e. The applicable fees must accompany each permit application.

3. Permits may be revoked or suspended for the following reasons:

a. Making a false statement, omission, or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application, plans, or specifications on which the permit was based.

b. If the work detailed under the permit is not being performed in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications, or with the code or conditions of the permit,

c. If the elevator contractor to whom the permit was issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop work order from the board.

d. If the board determines revocation is necessary to ensure the proper enforcement of this chapter or to protect public or worker safety, the board may order the elevator contractor or elevator inspector to disable the conveyance equipment from operation.

4. A permit is deemed expired in the event that:

a. The work authorized by such permit is not commenced within six months after the date on which the permit is issued or within a shorter period as specified on the permit.

b. The work is suspended or abandoned for a period of sixty days, or such shorter period of time as the board may specify at the time the permit is issued, after the work has been started. For good cause, the board may allow an extension of the foregoing period at its discretion.

History: Effective July 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 43-09-27

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-09-27, 43-09-28, 43-09-29, 43-09-30, 43-09-31, 43-09-32, 43-09-33, 43-09-34