Section 8701 - Emergency communication(a) Every elevator which is used to transport people shall have some means for its passengers to communicate directly to a person outside the elevator in an emergency; such means shall be available on a 24-hour basis. (b) This section shall not apply to any private residence.(c) Each county or municipality may adopt rules or regulations to effectuate this section. 70 Del. Laws, c. 578, § 1.;