The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1335, aims to amend the inspection requirements for elevators and escalators in multistory buildings that house senior citizens aged sixty-five and older. The bill repeals the existing language in Section 29-195 and introduces new provisions that require each elevator or escalator in such buildings to be inspected at least once every eighteen months by either a department elevator inspector or a qualified elevator inspector. A "qualified elevator inspector" is defined as someone certified by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any qualified elevator inspector conducting inspections under this new provision must submit an inspection report to the State Building Inspector in a prescribed format. This change is intended to enhance the safety and reliability of elevator services for senior citizens living in multistory housing, ensuring that their specific needs are met through more rigorous inspection standards. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-195