Section 32.01 - Scope and Application(1) The standards in 524 CMR 32.00 shall apply to the new installation, alteration, and maintenance of power driven Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) as defined in 524 CMR 35.00: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators A17.1-2013 and the Massachusetts Modifications of That Code. A registered design professional shall indicate conformance to these requirements verifying a safety factor of three for all structural components.(2)Inspection and Existing Installations. (a) Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors shall be subject to inspection as provided in 524 CMR 32.00.(b) Existing vertical reciprocating conveyors installed prior to April 15, 2009, shall be subject to the following requirements:1. Top and bottom limits;4. Safeties (instantaneous or valve overspeed);5. Safety operated switches required on safeties;6. Suitable enclosure for machinery;7. Electrical and mechanical interlocks shall be provided;8. Interlocks cannot be accessible from outside the hoistway;9. Corridor push button with stop switches;11. Unsafe conditions as deemed such by an inspector.12. Alterations for any component or system not included in 524 CMR 32.01(3)(b)1. through 10. shall comply with 524 CMR 32.00. (3) Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor wiring and electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 12.00: Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments).(4) No riders shall be permitted on Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors while the lift is in operation.(5) Individuals performing work relative to the construction, maintenance, or repair of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors within the Commonwealth shall be subject to the licensing requirements of M.G.L. c. 143, § 71B.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1366, eff. 6/1/2018.