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What is NYC AC § 27-991?

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This section outlines the requirements for the construction, installation, and alteration of elevator and conveyor equipment, specifying applicable reference standards for various types of equipment. The Department of Buildings enforces these provisions. Applies to building owners involved in the installation or modification of such equipment.

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§ 27-991 Construction.

AC § 27-991

The construction, installation and alteration of all elevator and conveyor equipment and devices, shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter and applicable reference standards as follows: (a) Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks – reference standard RS 18-1.

(b)Mechanized parking garage equipment – reference standard RS 18-2.

(c)Automotive lifts – reference standard RS 18-3.

(d)Industrial lifts and hinged loading ramps – reference standard RS 18-4.

(e)Conveyors – reference standard RS 18-5.

(f)Console or stage lifts – reference standard RS 18-6.

(g)Workers' hoists – reference standard RS 18-7.

(h)Power operated scaffolds – reference standard RS 18-8.

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