Terms Used In Utah Code 34A-7-204

• Division: means the Division of Boiler and Elevator Safety within the commission. See Utah Code 34A-7-202
• Elevator: means a hoisting and lowering mechanism:

  (i)	equipped with a car or platform; and

  (ii)

  that moves in guides in a substantially vertical direction. See Utah Code 34A-7-202 Escalator: means a stairway, moving walkway, or runway that is: (i)  power-driven; (ii)  continuous; and (iii)  used to transport one or more individuals. See Utah Code 34A-7-202 Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Safety code: means the one or more codes adopted by the division in accordance with Subsection 34A-7-203(6) to be used in inspecting elevators and escalators. See Utah Code 34A-7-202 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 (a)  The division may suspend an inspection certificate issued under Section 34A-7-203 if it finds that the elevator or escalator for which the inspection certificate is issued does not meet the requirements of the safety code. (b)  The suspension of an inspection certificate shall continue in effect until: (i)  the elevator or escalator conforms to the safety code; and (ii)  a new inspection certificate is issued.

  (2)

  It is a violation of this part and a class C misdemeanor to operate an elevator or escalator in this state if: (a)  an inspection certificate for the elevator or escalator has not been issued; (b)  (i)  an inspection certificate for the elevator or escalator is suspended; and (ii)  the requirements of Subsection (1)(b) are not met; or (c)  the elevator or escalator is knowingly operated while constituting a safety hazard.

  (3)	The division may bring a lawsuit in any court of this state to enjoin the operation of any elevator or escalator in violation of this part.

  Enacted by Chapter 53, 1999 General Session