Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Chapter 8 — BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 25 Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 25 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9-8.2501 - General.¶
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained in compliance with ASME A17.1. The most current certification of inspection shall be on display at all times within the elevator or attached to the escalator or dumbwaiter, be available for public inspection in the office of the building operator, or be posted in a publicly in a conspicuous location approved by the Building Official. The inspection and tests shall be performed at not less than the periodical intervals listed in ASME A17.1, Appendix N., except where otherwise specified by the authority having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)
9-8.2502 - Elevators.¶
In buildings equipped with passenger elevators, at least one (1) elevator shall be maintained in operation all times when the building is occupied.
Exception:
Buildings equipped with only one (1) elevator shall be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service for testing and servicing.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)
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