Code of Massachusetts Regulations 524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 524 governs the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and related equipment in Massachusetts. Administered by the Board of Elevator Regulations, these regulations ensure public safety and compliance with state laws.
📘 Overview of 524 CMR
524 CMR encompasses various sections addressing different aspects of elevator safety and regulation:
524 CMR 1.00 – Scope and Administration: Defines the authority and applicability of the regulations.
524 CMR 3.00 – Definitions: Provides definitions for terms used throughout the regulations.
524 CMR 4.00 – Accident and Injury Reporting Requirements: Outlines the procedures for reporting elevator-related accidents and injuries.
524 CMR 5.00 – Elevator Contractors: Establishes requirements for the registration and responsibilities of elevator contractors.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 8.00 – Practical Tests and Inspections: Specifies the requirements for elevator inspections and testing.(law.cornell.edu)
524 CMR 9.00 – Operation of Non-Automatic Elevators: Details the operation standards for non-automatic elevators.(sec.state.ma.us)
524 CMR 10.00 – Requirements for Permits and Inspections of Existing Elevators Undergoing Alterations and Replacements: Sets forth the procedures for permitting and inspecting alterations or replacements of existing elevators.(sec.state.ma.us)
524 CMR 11.00 – Elevators Placed Out of Service or Decommissioned: Provides guidelines for elevators that are taken out of service or decommissioned.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 26.00 – Certain Elevator Equipment Used as Motor Vehicle Parking Devices: Addresses the use of elevator equipment for motor vehicle parking.(sec.state.ma.us)
524 CMR 29.00 – Stage, Orchestra, and Organ Console Elevators: Covers regulations specific to stage and orchestra elevators.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 31.00 – Casket Lifts Installed in Licensed Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapels, or Preparation Rooms: Specifies requirements for casket lifts in funeral-related establishments.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 32.00 – Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors: Outlines standards for vertical reciprocating conveyors.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 35.00 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (A17.1-2013 and Massachusetts Modifications): Incorporates the ASME A17.1-2013 Safety Code with Massachusetts-specific modifications.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 36.00 – Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites: Sets safety standards for personnel hoists and employee elevators used in construction and demolition.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 37.00 – Safety Requirements for Material Hoists: Establishes safety requirements for material hoists.(mass.gov)
524 CMR 38.00 – Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts: Specifies safety standards for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts.(mass.gov)
📥 Accessing the Regulations
You can view and download the full text of 524 CMR from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries website: (mass.gov)
For official printed versions, the Massachusetts Bookstore offers copies for purchase: (sec.state.ma.us)
RELATED Blog
0 comments