Purpose

PURPOSE: This rule is to establish the purpose for the section’s rules 11 CSR 40-5.020 through 11 CSR 40-5.150, which relate to 701.350 through 701.380, RSMo. (1) The purpose of this rule is to establish— (A) Minimum safety standards for the maintenance, inspection, tests, and operation of all elevator equipment; (B) Minimum safety standards for the construction of new elevator equipment; (C) Minimum safety standards for the alteration of existing elevator equipment; (D) Minimum safety standards for existing elevator equipment; (E) Rules and regulations prescribing registration and permitting of all elevator equipment; (F) Rules and regulations prescribing fees; (G) Rules and regulations for the application and granting of variances and exceptions; (H) Minimum standards for registering, certifying and qualifying elevator inspectors; and (I) Rules and regulations for the effective administration and enforcement of sections 701.350–701.380, RSMo. (2) These rules and regulations are intended to protect the general public, invitees, guests, employees, and all persons who could reasonably be expected to use elevator equipment. AUTHORITY: section 701.355, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Aug. 26, 1998, effective July 1, 1999. *Original authority: 701.355, RSMo 1994.