23 chapters · 1,503 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 399.001 Short title and purpose
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This chapter may be cited as the “Elevator Safety Act.” The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safety of life and limb and to promote public safety awareness. The use of unsafe and defective lifting devices imposes a substantial probability of serious and preventable i…
Fla. Stat. § 399.01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Alteration” means any change or addition to the vertical conveyance other than maintenance, repair, or replacement.(2) “Certificate of operation” means a document issued by the department which indicates that the conveyance has had the requi…
Fla. Stat. § 399.02 General requirements
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(1) The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Committee shall develop and submit to the Director of Hotels and Restaurants proposed revisions to the elevator safety code so that it is the same as or similar to the latest editions of ASME A17.1, ASME A17.3, and ASME A18.1.(2) This ch…
Fla. Stat. § 399.03 Design, installation, and alteration of conveyances
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(1) A conveyance covered by this chapter may not be erected, constructed, installed, or altered within buildings or structures until a permit has been obtained from the department. Permits must be applied for by a registered elevator company and may only be granted upon receipt a…