OAR 918-400-0755: Temporarily Removing Unused Elevators from Service in an Unoccupied Building

(1) Despite OAR 918-400-0740 and except as provided in OAR 918-400-0275, a person wishing to temporarily remove an unused elevator installed in an entirely unoccupied building from service must: (a) At least 30 days prior to removing the elevator from service, notify the division in writing of the date the elevator will be removed from service; (b) Within 30 days of removing an elevator from service, provide the division with written confirmation that: (A) The building in which the elevator is installed is entirely unoccupied; (B) The elevator removed from service will not be used for any purpose; and (C) At least one elevator in full compliance with this chapter and the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code, and that serves all floors of the unoccupied building remains in service for any elevator transportation in the unoccupied building. (2) After receiving notice under section (1)(b) that the elevator has been removed from service, the division will lock-out and red tag the elevator. (3) Every 12 months from the date the elevator is removed from service, the responsible party must notify the division in writing that the requirements of section (1)(b) continue to be met. (4) Despite OAR 918-400-0750, when an elevator temporarily removed from service is to be returned to operating service: (a) At least 30 days prior to returning the elevator to service, the responsible party must notify the division in writing of the date the elevator will be returned to service; (b) At least 30 days prior to returning the elevator to service, the responsible party must obtain an elevator operating permit from the division; (c) With permission from the division, an elevator contractor may operate the elevator and make necessary repairs and adjustments to make the elevator operational. (d) All testing required to place the elevator back in service shall be witnessed by a division inspector prior to the elevator being returned to service; and (e) The elevator must not be placed back into service before an inspection by the division according to the code under which the unit was installed is performed and an operating permit under OAR 918-400-0660 is issued.