(a) Equipment may only be removed from service by a
registered inspector using the following procedures:
(1) Hydraulic elevators must be brought to the lowest
landing with the doors closed and the main line disconnect switch
locked in the off position.
(2) Electric elevators must be brought to the top landing,
with the doors closed and the main line disconnect switch locked in
the off position.
(3) Escalators must have their main line disconnect
switch locked in the off position and each end of the escalator barricaded.
(4) All other related equipment must have their main
line disconnect switch locked in the off position.
(b) Equipment removed from service may only have the
power restored:
(1) by a registered Contractor performing upgrades
or alterations;
(2) by a registered Inspector performing an Acceptance
or Annual Inspection; or
(3) with approval of the Department.
(c) All other related equipment must have their main
line disconnect switch locked in the off position.
(d) Equipment removed from service shall be returned
to service after performing an approved acceptance or annual inspection
performed in accordance with §74.66.
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