Substitute Senate Bill No. 369, also known as Public Act No. 26-84, establishes new requirements for the maintenance and operation of elevators in residential elevator buildings, effective October 1, 2026. The bill repeals and replaces Section 29-191 of the general statutes, introducing new definitions such as "Department" (referring to the Department of Administrative Services), "Commissioner" (the Commissioner of Administrative Services), and "Residential elevator building," which is defined as any building used for residential purposes that includes at least one elevator. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of building owners, including maintaining elevators in continuous working order, providing timely notifications to tenants regarding elevator inoperability, and submitting repair plans to local building officials.

Additionally, the bill mandates that local building officials investigate complaints about inoperable elevators and issue compliance requests to building owners. It establishes penalties for noncompliance, with fines of up to $250 for the first offense and up to $500 for subsequent offenses. The Department of Administrative Services is granted authority to enforce compliance, which may include requiring more frequent inspections or revoking operating certificates for elevators. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance safety and communication regarding elevator operations in residential buildings.

Statutes affected:
Public Act No. 26-84: 29-191