Section 22-15-5-1 - Installation or alteration permit; issuance; qualification of applicants(a) The department shall issue a regulated lifting device installation or alteration permit to an applicant who qualifies under this section.(b) To qualify for a permit under this section, an applicant must meet the following requirements:(1) Demonstrate through the submission of complete plans, including:(A) copies of specifications and accurately scaled and fully dimensioned plans showing the location of the installation in relation to the plans and elevation of the building;(B) plans showing the location of the machine room and the equipment to be installed, relocated, or altered;(C) plans showing the structural supporting members, including foundations; and(D) a specification of all materials employed and loads to be supported or conveyed; that the installation or alteration covered by the application will comply with all applicable equipment laws. All plans and specifications must be sufficiently complete to illustrate all details of construction and design.
(2) Pay the fee set under IC 22-12-6-6(a)(7).(3) Be the holder of a current elevator contractor license, if applicable, as set forth under IC 22-15-5-7.(c) A copy of the permit shall be kept at the construction site at all times while the work is in progress.(d) The regulated lifting device must be installed or altered in compliance with: (1) applicable codes; and(2) the details of the application, plans, specifications, and conditions of the permit.(e) The regulated lifting device must be installed or altered under the direction and control of a licensed contractor. The elevator contractor does not have to be present at the site.(f) The responsibilities of the department under this section may be carried out by a political subdivision that is approved by the commission under IC 22-13-2-10.Amended by P.L. 187-2021,SEC. 115, eff. 7/1/2021.As added by P.L. 245-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L. 119-2002, SEC.12; P.L. 1-2006, SEC.392.