Proposed Building Law for the State of Illinois; Report of the Commission Appointed to Revise and Codify the Building Laws of the State of Illinois (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914. Excerpt: ... will safely carry and a statement to the effect that the shaft doorsr hoistway and all equipment, including safety devices, are constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (d) It shall be the duty of the owner, agent, lessee, or occupant of the building in which such elevator is located, and of each person in charge or control of such elevator to frame the certificate of inspection and place the same in a conspicuous place in such elevator. (e) The words "safe condition" in this section shall mean that it is safe for any load up to the amount of weight named in such certificate. No elevator shall be loaded in excess of the amount stated in said certificate. (f) Where the result of such inspection or tests shall show such elevator to be in an unsafe condition or in bad repair, or shall show that any of the safety devices which are required by this Act have not been installed, or if installed are not in good working order or in good repair, such certificate shall not be issued until such elevator, its hoistway and its equipment or such device or devices shall have been put in good working order, satisfactory to the local or State Building Commissioner. 464.. Power Of Commissioner To Stop Operation Of Elevators. (a) Whenever any building or elevator inspector or other person finds any passenger or freight elevator or any of its parts or automatic devices or other equipment out of order, or in an unsafe condition, the inspector or other person shall immediately report the same to the local or State Building Commissioner, together with a statement of all the facts relating to the condition of such elevator or elevators. (b) It shall be the duty of the local or State Building Commissioner upon receiving a report of the unsafe condition of any ele...