Title 17F Construction Standards
Chapter 17F.060 Elevator Code
Section 17F.060.030 Inspection
The elevator inspector inspects and, as necessary, tests:
- each installation before the operating permit is issued for initial use; and
- each temporary personnel hoist semiannually. All other conveyances annually, except those in private residences.
- On a random basis, witness testing of conveyances to ensure that testing is being completed according to current codes adopted.
- Witness all Category 5 hydraulic elevator testing and apply a City of Spokane Seal to all overspeed valves and pressure relief valves.
- Witness all Category 1 testing and cleaning of all escalators.
- Failure to arrange to have City Inspector witness the tests shall result in a Class I Civil Infraction.
Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2018
Effective Date: Thursday, January 3, 2019
ORD C35699 Section 3
