Lab 1301.01 Applicability. These rules shall apply to the construction, inspection, alteration, and repair of elevators and accessibility lifts as defined in RSA 157-B:2 and within this jurisdiction. The following codes shall not preclude compliance with the codes adopted by the state building code review board pursuant to RSA 155-A. If a conflict should arise between these rules and any other law, rule, regulation, or code, these rules shall not supersede the more stringent requirements.

Source. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1301.02 Definitions.

(a) "Applicant" means a person seeking to be licensed under RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a or seeking a renewal of a license issued thereunder.

(b) "Accessibility lift inspector" means a person who meets the requirements of RSA 157-B:8 and these rules and is engaged in inspecting and testing inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts, including gates, any doors, enclosure, runway means, and appurtenances required for its operation for the exclusive use by person(s) who have a handicap or injury that prevents them from using the stairs.

(c) "Accessibility lift mechanic" means a person who meets the requirements of RSA 157-B:8-a and these rules and is authorized to act as a mechanic who is engaged in the construction, maintenance, or repair of inclined stairway chairlifts and inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts, including gates, any doors, enclosure, runway means, and appurtenances required for its operation for the exclusive use by person(s) who have a handicap or injury that prevents them from using the stairs.

(d) “Alteration” of an existing elevator or accessibility lift means any action that changes, makes different, or modifies the existing unit from its condition immediately prior to the alteration.

(e) "Elevator inspector" means a person meeting the qualifications of paragraph RSA 157-B:8 and these rules and who is engaged in the inspection and testing of elevators escalators and accessibility lifts.

(f) "Elevator mechanic" means a person who meets the requirements of RSA 157-B:8-a and these rules and who is engaged in the construction, maintenance, or repair of elevators, escalators, and accessibility lifts.

(g) “Helper” means a person working under the direct supervision of a licensed elevator mechanic or accessibility lift mechanic while engaged in the construction, maintenance, or repair of elevators or accessibility lifts. The term includes “apprentice”.

(h) “Inspection” means an official examination or observation including, but not limited to, tests, surveys, and monitoring to determine compliance with rules, regulations, orders, requirements, and conditions of the department.

(i) “Owner” means “owner” as defined in RSA 157-B:2, I, namely “a person, partnership, association, or corporation who is the holder of title to, or who leases an elevator or accessibility lift from the holder of title to, a building in which there is an elevator or accessibility lift, as defined in RSA 157-B:2, except an elevator or accessibility lift for the exclusive use of the holder of title in the holder’s home.”

(j) “Owner’s designee” means a person or entity designated by an owner to act in the owner’s stead with respect to building maintenance issues including, but not limited to, required periodic maintenance of elevators and accessibility lifts within the owner’s building.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

PART Lab 1302 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Lab 1302.01 American Standard Safety Code A-17.1-1965 and A-17.1a-1967 and A-17.1b-1968 for Installations Prior to January 1, 1968. Under the authority of RSA 157-B:18, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks installed before January 1, 1968 shall conform to the American Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, A-17.1-1965 with supplements A-17.1a-1967 and A-17.1b-1968 available as specified in Appendix II with the following modifications:

(a) Delete rule 100.6 b in its entirety;

(b) Delete rule 101.2 in its entirety;

(d) Delete rule 101.4 in its entirety;

(e) Delete rule 102 in its entirety;

(f) Rewrite the first sentence of rule 107.1a to read: "When the car rests on its fully compressed buffers there shall be a vertical clearance of not less than 2 feet between the pit floor and the underside of the car platform";

(g) Delete rule 202.1a through 202.1c in their entirety; and

(h) Delete rule 208.1 in its entirety.

Source. #4020, eff 3-21-86; ss by #5108, eff 4-2-91, EXPIRED: 4-2-97

New. #6844, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1302.02 ANSI/ASME A-17.3-1986 for Installations Prior to January 1, 1968. Under the authority of RSA 157-B:18 elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks installed before January 1, 1968 shall conform to the following parts of the ANSI/ASME code for existing Elevators, and Escalators A-17.3-1986 available as specified in Appendix II:

(a) A17.3 2.2.1. Enclosures;

(b) A17.3 2.2.2;

(d) A17.3 3.2; and

(e) A17.3 3.8.

Source. #4020, eff 3-21-86; ss by #5108, eff 4-2-91, EXPIRED: 4-2-97

New. #6844, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1302.03 American Standard Safety Code A-17.1-1965 and A-17.1a-1967 and A-17.1b-1968 for Installations Between January 1, 1968 and January 1, 1985. Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and moving walks, installed between January 1, 1968 and January 1, 1985 shall conform to the American Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks, A-17.1-1965 with supplements A-17.1a-1967 and A-17,1b-1968 available as specified in Appendix II.

Source. #4020, eff 3-21-86; ss by #5108, eff 4-2-91, EXPIRED: 4-2-97

New. #6844, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRES: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1302.04 Request for Waiver. Upon notification of outstanding code violations resulting in the non-issuance of a certificate, the owner or the elevator company may petition the commissioner of labor for a waiver. Said petition shall be in writing, provide reasons, demonstrate that the enforcement of a particular rule is burdensome, and be submitted before construction commences. No waiver shall be granted that compromises public safety. No waiver shall be granted on economic consideration only. Any waiver so granted shall remain in effect for the time period granted by the department based on the circumstances involved or information contained in a petition for waiver, but no longer than the life of the elevator or accessibility lift or until such time as the elevator or accessibility lift requires alteration as authorized by RSA 157-B:4 and RSA 157-B:9.

Source. #4020, eff 3-21-86; ss by #5108, eff 4-2-91, EXPIRED: 4-2-97

New. #6844, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRES: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

PART Lab 1303 PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING ELEVATOR AND ACCESSIBILITY LIFT MECHANICS AND INSPECTORS

Statutory Authority: RSA 157-B:18

Lab 1303.01 Purpose. A licensing procedure for elevator and accessibility lift mechanics and inspectors was created by the legislature. These rules are intended to carry out the intent of RSA 157-B by establishing standards for the licensing and regulation of elevator and accessibility lift mechanics and inspectors.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.02 Prohibitions.

(a) No person shall work as a constructor, maintainer, or repairer in the installation, maintenance, or repair of elevator or accessibility lift controls and including all items inside the machine room and the hoistway, except the following when coordinated with a New Hampshire licensed elevator or accessibility lift mechanic as applicable:

(1) The elevator phone;

(2) The elevator lighting;

(3) The elevator flooring;

(4) The smoke detector and heat detector;

(5) The sprinklers;

(6) The elevator shaft and machine room enclosures;

(7) The vents located in the elevator shaft and machine room enclosures;

(8) The building heating and cooling systems; and

(9) Sump pump and piping.

(b) No person shall inspect elevators, as defined in RSA 157-B:2 IV, or accessibility lifts, as defined in RSA 157-B:2, V, pursuant to RSA 157-B:5 without first having secured a license under the provisions of RSA 157-B:8 and these rules.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.03 Application Requirements.

(a) The person applying for a license under the provisions of RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a shall supply the following on or attached to the “Elevator License Application” (May 2025):

(1) The person’s name, home address, email address, and telephone number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number, and federal ID number of the company that the applicant is employed by;

(3) If applying for an elevator or accessibility lift mechanic's license, a photocopy of the applicant's current license, if any, with number, expiration date, and date when first issued;

(4) If applying for an elevator or accessibility lift inspector's license, a photocopy of the applicant's current license, if any, with number, expiration date, and date when first issued;

(5) An indication whether the application is for an initial license, a reinstatement, or renewal license and whether for an elevator mechanic or elevator inspector license, or for an accessibility lift mechanic or accessibility lift inspector license;

(6) A list of all related work experience and total hours worked on elevators or accessibility lifts for the number of years required by RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a;

(7) The name and telephone number for each person who can verify the work experience listed;

(8) An indication whether the applicant has ever had a license suspended, revoked, limited, or denied in this or any other jurisdiction;

(9) If applicable, an explanation of the suspension, revocation, limitation, or denial of the applicant’s license in this or any other jurisdiction; and

(10) The fee specified by RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a, as applicable.

(b) The person listed pursuant to (a)(7) above shall be a person with personal knowledge of the applicant's professional abilities.

(c) The person applying for a license under the provisions of RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a with a request to be issued a license without taking the examination shall attach to the application form a statement which supports the information submitted pursuant to (a)(6) above by the person named in (a)(7) above.

(d) When meeting the requirements of (a)(3) or (a)(4) above, as applicable, the applicant submitting a license from another state shall include documentation to demonstrate that the standard of examination, certification, or licensure is equal to that of this state and demonstrating the applicant's technical and practical knowledge of codes at least equal to RSA 157-B and Lab 1302.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.04 Information Evaluated.

(a) The information submitted on or attached to form “Elevator License Application” (May 2025) shall be evaluated by the department as set forth in this section.

(b) The department shall first verify compliance with Lab 1303.03.

(c) Information supplied pursuant to Lab 1303.03 which is not clear or does not result in an immediate rejection shall be evaluated as follows:

(1) The department shall verify the applicant's identity;

(2) The department shall verify the work experience as provided meets the requirements set forth in RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a;

(3) If applicable, the department shall verify that the applicant's license is current whether issued by this state or another jurisdiction;

(4) The department shall verify the applicant's work experience within this state; and

(5) If applicable, the department shall compare any information supplied when meeting the requirements of Lab 1303.03.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.05 Examination Required.

(a) Upon the department's approval of a completed application form “Elevator License Application,” the applicant shall be entitled to one examination providing the following minimum experience is met:

(1) For an accessibility lift mechanic license:

a. Two years of documented experience working as a accessibility lift mechanic’s helper or apprentice with an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 2-year period, in this state directly under a licensed New Hampshire accessibility lift mechanic; or

b. Three consecutive years holding an out-of-state certificate or license of competency working as an accessibility lift mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 3-year period;

(2) For an accessibility lift inspector’s license, 2 years of experience working as an accessibility lift mechanic in New Hampshire;

(3) For an elevator mechanic license:

a. Two years of documented experience as an elevator mechanic’s helper or apprentice with an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 2-year period, working in this state directly under a licensed New Hampshire elevator mechanic; or

b. Three consecutive years holding an out-of-state certificate or license of competency working as an elevator mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 3 year period; or

(4) For an elevator inspector’ license, 2 years of experience working as an elevator mechanic in New Hampshire.

(b) The examination shall be in 2 parts, as follows:

(1) A written part consisting of true; or false, multiple choice, short answer and essay questions to allow the applicant to demonstrate technical and practical knowledge of elevator and accessibility lifts, as applicable and the codes adopted by this state in RSA 157-B:3 and 4 and Lab 1302; and

(2) Upon successful completion on the written part, above, an oral part consisting of verbal questions and answers to demonstrate the applicant's working knowledge of all functions and operations of all equipment as adopted by this state in Lab 1302.

(c) The department shall notify the applicant in writing of the next scheduled exam date at least 14 days in advance of the examination date.

(d) The department shall schedule the examination no later than 60 days from the date the completed application is received and approved by the department.

(e) If the applicant completes both parts of the exam (b)(1) and (2), above, with at least 70% accuracy, the applicant shall be issued a license.

(f) If the applicant fails the examination and wants to re-take the exam, the applicant shall re-apply, and the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the newly scheduled examination date.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.06 Examination Not Required. Upon the department's approval of a completed application form “Elevator License Application” (May 2025), an applicant shall be issued a license without examination, providing that the following are met:

(a) The applicant for an accessibility lift inspector’s or elevator inspector’s license shall have demonstrated pursuant to Lab 1303.03(a)(1) that the applicant has at least 1,800 hours of the required experience each year during the previous 5 consecutive years within New Hampshire;

(b) The experience required for an accessibility lift inspector’s license in (a) above shall be experience working as a licensed accessibility lift mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 5-year period;

(c) The experience required for an elevator inspector’s license in (a) above shall be experience working as a licensed elevator mechanic an average of 1,800 hours in each year over the 5-year period; and

(d) An examination shall not be required if the applicant holds a license issued by a state that meets the requirements of Lab 1303.03(d).

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.07 Renewal License.

(a) Every licensee shall file a completed form “Elevator License Application” (May 2025) at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current license together with the renewal application fee.

(b) The applicant for a renewal license shall supply the information required in Lab 1303.03(a)(1)-(5) and (8).

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.08 Licensing and Fees.

(a) The commissioner shall issue a license to any person who qualifies for the license under the provisions of RSA 157-B:8 or 157-B:8-a, as applicable, and these rules upon payment of the non-refundable fee.

(b) A renewal fee pursuant to RSA 157-B:8 or 157-B:8-a, as applicable, shall be charged upon application for renewal license providing that the application is filed within 30 days from expiration date.

(d) Reinstatement of a revoked or expired license that has been revoked or expired for more than one year shall require re-examination.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1303.09 Revocation of License.

(a) Any license issued under RSA 157-B:8 or RSA 157-B:8-a, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, shall be revoked by the department if:

(1) The licensee violated any statute, rule, or code adopted thereunder relative to elevators or accessibility lift; or

(2) The licensee falsified any documentation submitted to the department of labor.

(b) Upon revocation, the department shall notify the holder of the effective date thereof.

(d) Except as provided in (e) below, if the licensee fails to appear at a hearing, the department shall enter a default judgment and suspend the licensee's license after 7 days from the date of the scheduled hearing and until such time as the licensee arranges for a hearing and is present at the scheduled hearing.

(e) There shall be no revocation if the department determines, based upon information supplied in writing by the licensee within 7 days of the originally scheduled hearing, that the licensee had good cause for failing to appear at the hearing. Good cause shall include illness, accident, the death of a family member, or similar problem beyond the control of the licensee.

(f) No one shall perform work for which a license is required pursuant to RSA 157-B:8-a and Lab 1300 after the revocation or expiration of their license.

(g) No one shall perform inspections pursuant to RSA 157-B:8 and Lab 1300 after the revocation or expiration of their license.

Source. #6368, eff 10-31-96; ss by #6845, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff 8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07 (from Lab 1303.10); ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

PART Lab 1304 PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING ELEVATOR AND ACCESSIBILITY LIFT ACCIDENT

Statutory Authority: RSA 157-B:18

Lab 1304.01 Purpose. The duty to report elevator and accessibility lift accidents was created by the legislature. These rules are intended to carry out the intent of RSA 157-B:15 by describing the information the department of labor requires the owner to report.

Source. #6846, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff
8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1304.02 Reporting an Accident.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 157-B:15, an owner of an elevator or accessibility lift, as outlined in Lab 1302, shall report an accident, whether or not it results in injury to a person or damage to the equipment, within 48 hours after its occurrence to the department of labor.

(b) An owner of an elevator or accessibility lift shall supply the following information on form “Elevator Accident Report” (May 2025):

(1) The New Hampshire identification number;

(2) The date of the report to the owner;

(3) The owner or lessee's legal name and telephone number;

(4) The owner or lessee's mailing address, email address and name and telephone number of the person submitting the report;

(5) The location of the building where the accident occurred;

(6) The date of the accident;

(7) The time of the accident;

(8) The date the accident was reported to the equipment owner or lessee;

(9) A description of the accident;

(10) Whether or not there was an injury and if there was, the following information:

a. The name, address, and phone number of the injured person;

b. The nature and location of the injury; and

c. Whether the injury was fatal;

(11) The date of the last inspection;

(12) Whether a certificate was issued;

(13) Whether or not there was damage to any equipment, and if there was, a description of the damage;

(14) If applicable, the name, telephone number, and address of each witness; and

(15) Whether an elevator inspector, an elevator mechanic, or an accessibility lift mechanic was notified and if one was:

a. The name and license number of that person;

b. The time and date of the notification; and,

c. A copy of the elevator inspection or mechanic report of the accident and findings.

(16) The date reported to the department of labor.

Source. #6846, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff
8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1304.03 Investigation.

(a) If the information supplied pursuant to Lab 1304.02 is unclear, the department shall contact the owner named on the inspection report or the elevator company named on the inspection report or any witnesses or injured parties named on the inspection report to obtain clarification of the information.

(b) The department shall further investigate the reported accident by taking the following actions:

(1) After a review of the accident report, the department shall make a record of the report and take no further action if it is determined that:

a. The accident was not a result of equipment failure;

b. The accident did not result in any damage to the equipment; and

c. The accident did not result in bodily injury to a person;

(2) If the elevator inspector's findings submitted in accordance with Lab 1304.02(a)(15)c show that a code violation exists that will, more likely than not, cause another accident if not corrected immediately, the commissioner shall authorize the elevator inspector to make an emergency suspension of the inspection certificate under RSA 157-B:6, II until the department performs an inspection in accordance with (3) below;

(3) The department shall perform an inspection of the elevator or accessibility lift to determine if the elevator or accessibility lift meets the requirements of the codes adopted pursuant to Lab 1302; and

(4) If the elevator or accessibility lift fails the inspection, the inspector shall furnish the owner with a report of the violations found in accordance with the code adopted pursuant to Lab 1302, and the department of labor shall order that:

a. The elevator or accessibility lift be brought into compliance with the codes pursuant to Lab 1302 within 15 days from the date of the inspection; or

b. The elevator or accessibility lift certificate shall be suspended immediately under RSA 157-B:6, I until such time that the elevator or accessibility lift has been brought into compliance with the codes adopted pursuant to Lab 1302.

(c) If the elevator or accessibility lift certificate is suspended by the commissioner, the department shall commence a hearing within 10 days, or the suspension shall be automatically lifted.

Source. #6846, eff 9-1-98; ss by #8706, INTERIM, eff
8-19-06, EXPIRED: 2-15-07

New. #8880, eff 4-28-07; ss by #10715, eff 11-10-14; ss by #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

PART Lab 1305 Procedure for Inspection of Elevators and Accessibility Lifts

Lab 1305.01 Purpose. As of the 2025 effective date of this part, elevators and accessibility lifts shall be inspected according to applicable safety codes pursuant to legislative authority.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.02 Reports of Inspections. Reports of inspections under this Part shall be completed on the form “Elevator Inspection Report” (May 2025) produced and maintained by the department.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.03 New Elevators and Accessibility Lifts; Construction.

(a) Detailed plans for the construction and implementation of a new elevator or accessibility lift, as such unit is defined in RSA 157-B:2, shall be submitted to the department for approval before construction may begin.

(b) The department shall inspect the new elevator or accessibility lift, once constructed, and the department’s approval shall be required before the new unit is released to the facility owner to be operated.

(d) Upon completing a passing inspection, the department shall issue a certificate. The department shall void that certificate if the owner fails to pay the required fee within 30 days.

(e) The inspection shall not be complete until the department has issued a certificate certifying the unit.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.04 Existing Elevators and Accessibility Lifts; Alterations.

(a) Detailed plans for the alteration of an existing elevator or accessibility lift, as such unit is defined in RSA 157-B:2, shall be reviewed and approved by the department before any step in such alteration begins.

(b) The alteration shall satisfy the current ASME code in effect at the time the plans for the alteration is approved.

(c) The department shall inspect the alteration, once completed, and the department’s approval shall be required before the altered unit is released to the facility owner to be operated.

(d) The owner shall coordinate the required inspection through the department.

(e) The inspection shall not be complete until the department has certified the unit.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.05 Suspension of Certificate of Operation; Failed Inspection.

(a) If an elevator or accessibility lift fails inspection, the owner or owner’s designee shall be apprised of the reasons for the failure, citing specific references to applicable sections of RSA Chapter 157-B, and the steps needed to be taken to cure the deficiencies.

(b) If an elevator or accessibility lift fails inspection, the department shall provide 30 days to cure the violation.

(c) Notwithstanding (b) above, if the elevator or accessibility lift, as determined by the inspector, will endanger life or limb, the department shall immediately suspend the right to operate the unit.

(d) The owner or owner’s designee may request that a certificate to operate an elevator or

accessibility lift be suspended for the purpose of making needed repairs to the unit. A service fee shall be assessed in accordance with Lab 1305.07.

(e) Once repairs or deficiencies prompting suspension have been corrected, the owner or owner’s designee shall notify the department so that it can arrange to inspect the elevator or accessibility lift for compliance.

(f) Before a suspended elevator or accessibility lift can be returned to operation, all issues

identified in the suspension order shall be corrected and shall be cleared through an inspection performed by a licensed inspector.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.06 Illegal Operation.

(a) If an elevator or accessibility lift is determined to be operating without a valid certificate and outside the period provided by the department to cure the violation, the unit shall be taken out of service and the right to operate it suspended until the department has issued a new and valid certificate allowing the unit to be operated.

(b) If an elevator or accessibility lift is found to be operating in error under Lab 1305.05(a) above, and its operation suspended, the owner or owner’s designee shall be notified, and apprised of the procedure for reinstating the right to operate the unit.

(c) Following suspension for illegal operation, the elevator or accessibility lift shall be inspected in accordance with the code or rule that applied during the year it was installed as well as in accordance with any later codes or rules applicable to any specific alterations made to the elevator or accessibility lift.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.07 Inspection Fees Charged to Owners.

(a) The department shall charge a minimum of $100.00 for inspections performed by its employees.

(b) Inspections requiring more than one hour shall be charged at the rate of $100.00 per hour calculated in half hour increments.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.08 Expiration of Approved Plans. Approved plans for installation of a new elevator, new accessibility lift, or alteration shall remain in effect for a period of 3 years from the date the plans were approved and shall expire if construction has not then commenced.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.09 Certificates: Issuance.

(a) Certificates of operation shall be issued and be in effect for a period of 12 months from the date of the initial inspection.

(b) Subsequent annual inspections shall be completed within the month of the initial inspection.

(d) Should the owner want to change the date of the annual inspection, it shall request that change in writing and submit the request before the then-effective certificate expires.

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

Lab 1305.10 Owner’s Lessee. If the owner intends to obligate its lessee to comply with these rules jointly with the owner, it shall provide the department with a legible copy of the lease and shall provide the department, in writing, with the identity, mailing address, and contact information of the lessee.

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Lab 1305.11 Changes of Address.

(a) The holder of title to the building in which the elevator or accessibility lift is located shall submit to the department, in writing, any changes of address applicable to the owner or the lessee.

(b) Any changes of address under Lab 1305.11(a) shall be reflected in the “Elevator Inspection Report Form” (May 2025).

Source. #14313, eff 7-11-25, EXPIRES: 7-11-35

APPENDIX I

Rule	Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

Lab 1301	RSA 157-B:2 - 18
Lab 1302	RSA 157-B:3 - 4
Lab 1303	RSA 157-B:8; RSA 157-B:8-a
Lab 1304	RSA 157-B:15
Lab 1305	RSA 157-B:3-6

Rule	Title	Obtain at:
Lab 1302.01 and Lab 1302.03	American Standard Safety Code A-17.1-1965 and A-17.1a-1967 and A-17.1b-1968	American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Ave. New York, NY 10016-5990. Telephone: 1-800-662-1545 opt 3. E-mail: requests@lindahall.org The cost $98.75 for all 3, 341 pages.

Lab 1302.02	ANSI/ASME A-17.3-1986	American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Ave. New York, NY 10016-5990. Telephone: 1-800-662-1545 option 3. E-mail: requests@lindahall.org The cost is $34.75

APPENDIX II