(a) An elevator or conveyance may be classified as temporarily dormant when it is to be taken out of service for a prolonged period of time. Any elevator or conveyance classified as temporarily dormant shall:
- (1) Have its power supply disconnected by removing fuses and placing a padlock on the mainline disconnect switch in the "OFF" position;
- (2) Have the elevator cars shall be parked and the hoistway doors shall be in the closed position and latched;
- (3) Have all elevator hoistway and floor access doors and gates be clearly labeled indicating that the elevator is out of service;
- (4) Have a suitable seal installed on the mainline disconnect switch by a licensed elevator inspector; and
- (5) Be in temporarily dormant status renewable on an annual basis that shall not exceed a five-year period.
- (b) A temporarily dormant elevator or conveyances shall not be used again until it has been put in safe running order and is deemed safe for use as determined by a licensed elevator inspector.
Added at 24 Ok Reg 29, eff 11-1-06 (emergency)
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2231, eff 6-25-07