Elevators are regulated as follows:
(a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, the provisions of 524 CMR shall control the inspection, design, construction, installation, relocation, alteration, demolition, decommissioning, reclassification, maintenance, and operation of all elevators, as defined by M.G.L. c. 143, § 71E and 524 CMR 35.00: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators A17.1-2013 and the Massachusetts Modifications of That Code. The provisions of 524 CMR shall not apply to portable elevating devices used to handle materials only, and located and operated entirely within one story.(b) The provisions of 524 CMR are not retroactive except as specifically provided in 524 CMR; and except further that if, upon inspection of any device covered by 524 CMR, the equipment is found in dangerous or unsafe condition, or there is an immediate hazard to those riding on or using such equipment, or the method of operation in combination with devices used is considered inherently dangerous in the opinion of the state elevator inspector.(c) Applications for elevator permits filed June 1, 2018 may comply with either 524 CMR effective June 1, 2018, or with the version of 524 CMR in effect immediately prior to June 1, 2018, but not a mix of both. After December 1, 2018, concurrency with the prior version ends, and all elevator permits shall comply with 524 CMR as amended effective June 1, 2018.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1366, eff. 6/1/2018.