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Section 80: Lifts, Escalators and Travelators not covered under this Rule

The West Bengal Lift, Escalator And Travelator Rules, 2022State Rules of West Bengal · 2019

Home Lifts (single phase), Lift, Escalator, Travelator installations owned by Central Government or Central Government undertakings, Lift installations owned by State Governments or erected or maintained by Public Works Department or installations of any other State Governments within the State ofWest Bengal are not covered by this Rule.

81. On-line Services ofWest Bengal Lift Committee as well as Directorate of Electricity, West Bengal.­ Online Services bemade available for various processes mentioned in theRules as notified by the State Government from time to time.

36 THE KOLKATAGAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022

SCHEDULE OF FEE (See rule 14) [PARrI SL. Nature of application Fees in No. INR

1. Fees for grant of permission to erect lift/escalator or travelator 500/-

2. Fees for obtaining licence to operate the lift/escalator or travelator

(a) For lift having machine room & the speed upto 0.7 meter per second 2000/-

(b) For lift having machine room & the speed in excess of 0.7 meter per second but upto 2500/-

1.00 meter per second

(c) For lift having machine room & the speed in excess of 1.00 meter per second 3000/-

(d) For Machine Room Less Lifts having the speed upto 0.7 meter per second 3000/-

(e) For Machine Room Less Lifts having the speed upto 1.00 meter per second 4000/-

(f) For Machine Room Less Lifts having the speed in excess of 1.00 meter per second 5000/-

(g) For escalator or travelators 7500/-

3. Fees for the issue of certificate for authorization

(a) For the erection and maintenance Firms ofthe lifts 5,000/-

(b) For the erection and maintenance Firms of escalator or travelators 10000/-

(c) For the maintenance Firms of lifts 2500/-

(d) For the maintenance Firms of escalator or travelators 5000/-

(e) For the LiftAttendantAuthorization examination 200/­

4. Fees for the Renewal of Licence/Authorization

(a) Yearly fees for renewal oflift licence 500/-

(b) Yearly fees for renewal of escalator or travelator licence 1000/-

(c) Yearly fees for the renewal of the licence for erection and maintenance Firms ofthe 2000/- lifts

(d) Yearly Fees for Renewal of the Licence for erection and maintenance Firms of 5000/- Escalator or Travelators

(e) Yearly Fees for the Renewal ofthe Licence for maintenance Firms ofLifts 1000/-

(f) Yearly Fees for the Renewal ofthe Licence for maintenance Firms of 2500/- Escalator or Travelators

5. Fees for the Other Services

(a) For grant of duplicate Licence ofLift/Escalator or Travelator 1000/-

(b) For change ofname of owner in the Licence 1000/-

(c) For grant of duplicate certificate of registration for Lift/Escalator or Travelator Firms 1000/-

(d) For the duplicate certificate ofLiftAttendant Authorization 100/-

(e) For the inspection made at the request of the owner of the permission to whom 1500/- Licence for working of the Lift, Escalator or Travelator, has been granted for Lift

(f) For the inspection made at the request of the owner of the permission to whom 2500/- Licence for working of the Lift, Escalator or Travelator, has been granted for Escalator or Travelator PARTI] THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM-I [See Rule 3(1)] Application for permission to erect Lifts or for making additions or alterations to the installed Lift.

(To be submitted to the Chief Electrical Inspector, Government ofWest Bengal) 37

1. FullName andAddress oftheApplicant:

2. Name and Address ofthe Local Agent, if any :

3. Address ofthe Premises at which the Lift is proposed to be erected, and the Name ofthe premises:

4. Whether any application for permission was previously made. If so, details of the same :

5. Type ofLift proposed to be erected (Passenger I Goods I Service) :

6. Maker's Name and Address :

7. The contract speed of the Lift :

8. The contract load ofthe Lift in Kilogram :

9. The maximum number ofpersons including the Lift Attendant which the Lift can carry :

10. The total weight ofthe Lift car including the contract load:

11. The weight of the counter weight :

12. The number, description, weight and size of the suspension ropes:

13. The Pit depth :

14. Travel and the number of floors to be served :

15. The total head room:

16. (i)

(ii) Details of construction of the over-head arrangement with the weight and size of the beams : .

The approximate reaction which will be imposed on the building due to the Lift installation including supporting beams, etc. :

Dated: .

Signature oftheApplicant 38 TIIEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM-II [See Rule 3(1)] Application for permission to install Escalator or Travelator or making additions or alterations to the installed Escalator or Travelator.

(To be submitted to the ChiefElectrical inspector, Government ofWest Bengal) [PARrI

(i) Full name and address of the applicant :

(ii) Name and address ofthe local agent of the owner, if any :

(iii) Address ofthe premises where the Escalator or Travelator is to be installed or additions or alternations are proposed and the name of the owner ofthe premises :

(iv) Whether any application for permission was previously made. If so, details to be given :

(v) Name and address ofthe person/Firm who will install the Escalator or Travelator ormake additions or alterations:­

(vi) Maker's name and address:

(vii) The contract speed of the Escalator or Travelator :

(viii) The contract load ofthe Escalator or Travelator in Kilograms :

(ix) The maximum number ofpersons which the Escalator or Travelator can carry :

() The angle of inclination ofthe Escalator or Travelator with the horizontal :

(xi) The width ofEscalator or Travelator :

(xii) The vertical rise ofthe Escalator or Travelator :

(xiii) The number, description, weight and size, main drive chain, step chain, handrail drive chain and governor drive chain:

(xiv) Details of construction of the trusses and step-treads together with the weight and size of all structural members and supporting beams in connection therewith :

(xv) Proposed date of commencement ofwork :

(xvi) Proposed date of completion ofwork :

Signature of the person AuthorizationNumber.

Date:

Signature ofthe Applicant THEKOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM - III [See Rule 3(2)] Declaration from the Person Authorized for erection of Lifts/ Escalator/ Travelators 39 We hereby declare and undertake to complete the work oferection ofLift/ Escalator or Travelator for which permission to install may be granted under the West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022. We also undertake the responsibility to see that works of Lift/Escalator or Travelator installation is inspected by the Inspector of Lifts and Escalator or-Travelators and defects pointed out by him are duly complied with. The Lift/ Escalator or Travelator installed by us shall be handed over to the respective owner after the licence to use the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator is issued under Rule 4.

Date: Signature ofthe authorized person Authorization number :

40 THEKOLKATAGAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI FORM-IV [SeeRule 4(1) and 4(2)] Notice of completion of the work of erection of a Lift/ Escalator or Travelator and application for a licence to work the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator.

From : _ To : The ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal, 11, N.S. Road, Kolkata, Dated : 20 ..

Dear Sir, Subject : Erection of Lift/ Escalator or Travelator at : : .

I/ We hereby give notice underRule 4 ofTheWest Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022 that the work of erection of the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator at the above address, permission for which was accorded under your Letter No dated has been / will be completed on The work has been carried out by Necessary scale drawings as required under Rule 4 are enclosed herewith.

I / We further request that a licence for working the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator may be granted to me / us.

I / We hereby give undertaking that any additions, alterations or modifications as may be considered necessary under The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022, on inspection at site, will be carried out without undue delay.

A fee ofRs has been paid as per Rule 14 and subsequent Stale Government Notification, underBRN Receipt No .

Dated 20 ..

The BRN receipt is enclosed herewith.

Yours faithfiilly.

Signature of owner of the Lift PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM-V [See Rule 4(2)] Declaration from the authorized person under Section 6 of the Act 41 To.

The Inspector ofLift and Escalator or Travelators, Ref: Our Contract No dated with Messers Lift/ Escalator or Travelator Sir, We having undertaken the work of installation of the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator at the premises named and having completed the installation ofthe said Lift/Escalator or Travelator hereby certify that the work of installation of the Lifts/ Escalator or Travelators) complies with the provisions of the West Bengal Lift and Escalator or Travelator Rules, 2022. We further certify that the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator installation is ready for inspection which is required to be made for the purpose of issuing a licence under (he West Bengal Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Act, 2019, for operating the same.

Signature ofthe authorized person.

AuthorizationNumber.

Date:

42 THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDJNARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORMVI [See Rule 4(2) & Rule 21] GENERALCHECKLISTFORLIFTINSTALLATIONS (JOBNO.)

[PARrI SI. Description Yes No Remarks No.

1 Whether permanent supply upto the dedicated Main Switch MCCB for Lift is available 2 Whether separate & dedicated single phase main switch'MCCB has been provided for Lift shaft light 3 Whether Lift main switch provided at nearest convenient location in Lift loby 4 Whether the Lift Main Switches at Ground Floor have been earthed with 8 SWG G.I wire at two distinct points 5 Whether main switch earthings are done to the building earth bar 6 Whether building earth bar is connected with minimum two earth pits and those are proper and marked as earth pits 7 Whether earth resistance at building earth bar measured & is within acceptable limit 8 Whether proper marking on Lift main switch done 9 Whether civil jobs at each flow Lift landing positions completed 10 Whether each landing has a proper Lift lobby with Fire exit 11 Whether staircase hand rail guard at each floor provided 12 Whether staircase hand rail for machine room provided 13 Whether pit is cleaned and waterproof 14 Whether pit stop switches are available 15 Whether Pit light is working 16 Whether pit ladder is provided 17 Whether Shaft lights are working 18 Whether limit switches earthing done 19 Whether buffer foundations are properly done with R.C.C 20 Whether Lift lobby lights are provided at each floor 21 Whether counter-weight clamping or tie split pins provided 22 Whether counter guard net provided upto required height 23 Whether TOE-guard ofminimum 750 mm provided 24 Whether proper pit depth maintained as per IS 14665 25 Whether proper counter-weight run-by maintained as per IS 14665 26 Whether proper bottom clearance maintained as per IS 14665 27 Whether landing gate seal sap checked & found ok PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 43 SI. Description Yes No Remarks No.

28 Whether Facia for automatic door provided 29 Whether finishing done below the landing door seal for manual door 30 Whether car lights are kept direct 31 Whether alarm bell checked and found ok 32 Whether all LEDs of floor indicator etc are working 33 Whether all lights, fan inside car are working 34 Whether gate locks at each flow checked & found ok 35 Whether proper top clearance maintained as per IS 14665 36 Whether machine room door is outside opening and made ofFire Proof weather proof as per IS 14665 37 Whether metal 415 V danger plate outside machine room door provided 38 Cheeked for any water ingress source to machine room through window, exhaust etc 39 Machine room main switch properly earthed at two distinct points with 8 swg G.I 40 Whether proper light & ventilation in machine room provided 41 All earthing wires, controller wiring etc are properly dressed 42 Lift machine properly installed &fastner bolt provided 43 Whether rope end are property seated 44 All limit switched (up-down final, governor safety) installed at requisite location 45 Whether Governor name plate with tripping speed fixed on governor body 46 Whether extra cut-out on machine room floor has been properly covered 47 Whether UP & Down final limit checked & found ok 48 Governor safety (both electrical & mechanical) checked and found ok 49 Whether load balancing checked & found in order 50 Load test (if done on the hook at machine room) has been tagged 51 Whether governor switch and car safety switch or both the switches aremanually operable 52 Whether Governor actuation facility from control panel provided for MRL Lift 53 WhetherManual Rescue Device provided forMRL Lift 54 Whether controller maintenance access panel besides top floor landing forMRLLift 55 Whether separate brake contactor provided in case ofMetal metal contact 56 Whether clear laminated safety glass used & certificate available in case ofglass Lift/shaft 57 Whether dynamic brake incorporated in case of drive 58 Whether cover for the dynamic resistance provided in case of installation outsidepanel

59. Whether Stop Switch provided in Car and found working 44 THE KOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI FORMVII [See Rule 4(6)) GOVERNMENTOFWESTBENGAL Licence to Work a Lift (This licence is not transferable or assignable to any person or firm. This licence is to be renewed annually and must be produced to the Licensing Authority when called for) Registered No: .

Shri / Smt. .. .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . ... . . .. . .. . . is / are hereby authorized to work the Lift erected at the premises no theparticulars ofwhich are given below. This licence shall remain valid from to and is issued subject to the conditions set out on the reverse.

(I) Make ofLift and Serial No:

(II) Type ofLift:

(III) Type ofControl:

(IV) Capacity:

Dated, The Kolkata day of 20 .

ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal Date ofrenewal Date ofExpiry Initial ofthe Officer renewing the licence PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 45 CONDITIONS a. The Lift and its installation shall be worked and maintained it. Conformity with the Provisions ofthe West Bengal Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Act, 2019, and The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022,in so far as these are applicable in this case.

b. If the holder ofthis licence does not reside in the town or village in which the Lift has been erected, he shall within one month from the date ofthis licence appoint an agent who shall be resident in the town or village in which the Lift has been erected. The agent so appointed shall be responsible for the working and maintenance ofthe Lift in conformity with the provisions of the West Bengal Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Act, 2019 and The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022, in so far as these are applicable in this case. The name ofevery such agent shall be communicated to the Inspector ofLifts and to the Commissioner ofPolice in Calcutta or to the District Magistrate elsewhere. Any Change ofagent shall also be similarly notified.

c. The holder of this licence or his agent, if any, shall, within one month from the date of this licence, appoint a person or firm who is in possession ofa valid certificate ofregistration for maintenance ofthe Lift installation and shall communicate the name of such person or firm to the Inspector ofLifts and also in the city ofCalcutta to the Commissioner or Police and to the District Magistrate elsewhere. Any Change ofperson or firm so appointed shall also be similarly notified.

d. A Xerox copy ofthis licence shall be permanently displayed in the Lift car as well as in the machine room ofthe Lift.

e. No addition or alterations to the Lift and its installation shall be carried out without prior approval by the Chief Electrical Inspector, West Bengal.

f. If the holder ofthis licence ceases to have interest in the Lift installation forwhich the licence is issued, the licence shall be deemed to be invalid and it shall be returned to the ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal.

46 THE KOLKATAGAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM VIII [See Rule 4(6)] GOVERNMENT OFWESTBENGAL [PARTI Licence to Work an Escalator or a Travelator (This licence is not transferable or assignable to any person or firm. This licence is to be renewed annually and must be produced to the Licensing Authority when called for) Registered No: .

Shri / Smt: is/are hereby authorized to operate the Escalator or Travelator (the particulars ofwhich are given below) installed at the premises owned by and situated at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This licence shall remain valid from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to .. . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . and on its renewal, to such subsequent date as may be noted hereon below in the appropriate column and is issued subject to compliance with the conditions set out on the reverse.

PARTICULARS:

(i) Make ofEscalator or Travelator & SI. No:

(ii) Angle ofinclination of Escalator or Travelator with the horizontal:

(iii) Width ofthe Escalator or Travelator

(iv) Vertical rise ofthe Escalator or Travelator:

(v) Contract Load:

(vi) Contract speed:

Dated, The Kolkata day of 20 .

ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal Date ofrenewal Date ofExpiry Initial ofthe Officer renewing the licence THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 47 CONDITIONS

1. The Escalator orTravelator and its installation shall be worked and maintained in conformity with the Provisions of the West Bengal Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Act, 2019, and The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022,in so far as these are applicable in this case.

2. If the holder of this licence does not reside in the town or village in which the Escalator or Travelator has been erected, he shall within one month from the date ofthis licence appoint an agent who shall be resident in the town or village in which the Escalator or Travelatorhas been erected. The agent so appointed shall be responsible for the working and maintenance of the Escalator or Travelator in conformity with the provisions of the West Bengal Lifts, Escalators and Travelators Act, 2019 and The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022, in so far as these are applicable in this case. The name of every such agent shall be communicated to the Inspector of Lifts and to the Commissioner ofPolice in Kolkata or to the District Magistrate elsewhere. Any Change of agent shall also be similarly notified.

3. The holder of this licence or his agent, if any, shall, within one month from the date of this licence, appoint a person or firm who is in possession of a valid certificate of registration for maintenance of the Escalator or Travelator installation and shall communicate the name ofsuch person or firm to the Inspector ofLifts and also in the city ofKolkata to the Commissioner ofPolice and to the District Magistrate elsewhere. Any Change ofperson or firm so appointed shall also be similarly notified.

4. No addition or alterations to the Escalator or Travelator and its installation shall be carried out without prior approval by the ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal.

5. If the holder ofthis licence ceases to have interest in the Escalator or Travelator installation, for which the licence is issued, the licence shall be deemed to be invalid and it shall be returned to the ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal.

48 THEKOLKATAGAZETIE, EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI FORMIX [See Rule 6(2)] Application for renewal of licence of Lift, Escalator or Travelator.

To, The ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal Sub: Renewal ofworking licence for the Lift, Escalator or Travelator installed at .

Sir, With reference to the above, it is stated that the working licence in respect ofLift, Escalator or Travelator installed ............................................................ is sent herewith for renewal thereof as required under section 6 of the West Bengal Lifts, Escalator and Travelators Act, 2019 and it is requested to return the same after renewal.

The BRN receipt ofRs being the renewal fee and a report as required under the said Act are also enclosed.

Encto: As above.

Date:

Yours faithfully.

Signature of the owner.

PARrI] To THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORMX [See Rule 8 & 21(3)] GOVERNMENT OFWESTBENGAL Form of order for repairing Lift, Escalator or Travelator and prohibiting use thereof 49 ···················································································································································· (Owner/Agent/Occupier of the premises /Person responsible for the working of the Lift) ..-. .... ....... . ..... ........ ....... ...

1. Whereas it appears to me that the Lift in premises No. ............................................................. under Licence no does not fulfill terms and condition of the licence, or Rules .

.................. of The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022, or is in an unsafe condition, or is likely to be attended with danger to human life as stated in the accompanying sheet, you are hereby called upon under Section 12 ofWest Bengal Lifts, Escalator and Travelators Act, 2019, to comply with the said terms and conditions and Rules and to carry out the said repairs and/or alterations to the Lift on orbefore the .

day of 20 and to report compliance in writing to me.

2. I also hereby forbid the use ofthe Escalator or Travelator with effect from the date ofreceipt ofthis order until the repairs or alterations referred to in Paragraph-I above are made or the cause of the danger is eliminated or the terms, conditions or Rules are complied with.

(i) An appeal may be filed against this order under Rule 23 ofThe West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022, within one month from the date of its issue, but not withstanding such appeal this ordermust be complied with, unless the appellate authority, on or before the date specified in paragraph I above, suspends its operation.

Inspector ofLifts, West Bengal Dated at .

The day of 20 .

50 TIIEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORMXI (See Section 12 ofthe Act) Notice ofAccident [PARrI u From:

(Owner I Agent) To The Inspector ofLifts, West Bengal. Kolkata.

The Commissioner ofPolice. Kolkata.

The District Magistrate Dated 20 ..

Dear Sir, I / We have to inform you (hat an accident has occurred at premises No ..

on . . .. .. . .. . . at hours in connection with the operation of a Lift or Escalator or Travelator owned by me/ us resulting/ likely to have resulted in loss ofhuman life/personal injury, the details ofwhich are given below.

I / We also state that the working of the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator has been discontinued and shall not be resumed except under your written permission.

1. Registered number ofthe licence ofLift/ Escalator or Travelator along with the name, address and authorization number ofthe authorized person by whom the Lift/ Escalator or Travelator is erected or maintained:

2. Date and time of accident:

3. Place of accident:

4. Name of owner:

5. Detaits ofvictim:

A).

l. Name

2. Father's name

3. Sex ofvictim

4. Full postal address :

5. Approximate age

6. Fatal/non fatal B) In ease the victim is an employee ofthe person authorized under Section 10(4) of the Act

(i) Designation of such person :

(ii) Briefdescription ofthe job undertaken:

(iii) Whether such person was allowed to work on the job :

6. Type of the Lift or Escalator or Travelator (Passenger/hospital/goods/service) :

7. (a) Describe fully the nature and extent of injuries, e.g. fatal/disablement (permanent or temporary) of any portion ofthe body or burns or other injuries :

(b) In case of fatal accident, was the postmortem performed?

8. Detailed causes leading to the accident:

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9. Action taken regarding first-aid, medical attendance etc. immediately after the occurrence of the accident (give details):

10. Whether the District Magistrate and Police Station concerned have been notified of the accident (if so, give details):

11 Steps taken to preserve the evidence in connection with the accident to the extent possible:

12. Name and designation(s) ofthe person(s) assisting, supervising the person(s) killed or injured:

13. Name and designation ofthe persons present at and witnessed the accident:

14. Any other information/remarks:

Place:

Date: . Signature ofOwner/Agent Name .

Address of the person reporting: .

52 To, TIIBKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM XII [See Rule 12] Application for surrender of licence of Lift or Escalator or Travelator.

The ChiefElectrical Inspector. West Bengal Sub: Surrender ofworking licence No for the Lift or Escalator or Travelator installed at .

Sir, With reference to the above, it is stated that the existing I valid working/operational licence in respect ofLift or Escalator or Travelator No , installed at. is being surrendered hereby for Cancellation.

Enclo: Lift or Escalator or Travelator Original valid licence.

Date:

Yours faithfully.

Signature of the owner.

PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM XIII [See Rule- 21] General Check List for Escalator or Travelator Installation 53 Job No. _ 1 Whether permanent Electric supply up to dedicated Main Switch/MCB/MCCB for Escalator is available 2 Whether separate and dedicated Single and Three phase Main Switch/MCB/MCCB has been provided 3 Whether Escalator Main Switch provided at nearest convenient location in Escalator lobby 4 Whether the Escalator Main Switches at Ground Floor have been earthed with 8 SWG G.I. wire at two distinct points 5 Whether main switch earthings are done for the building with G.I. earth bar 6 Whether building earth bar is connected with minimum two earth pits and those are properly marked as earth pit 7 Whether earth resistance at building earth bar measured and is within acceptable limit 8 Whether proper marking on Escalator main switch done 9 Whether civil jobs at each floor Escalator landing positions completed 10 Whether staircase hand rail/guard at each floor provided 11 Whether pit is cleaned and water proof 12 Whether pit stop switches are available 13 Whether pit light is working 14 Whether lift lobby lights are provided at each floor 15 Whether metal 415 V Danger Plate outside Escalator (near Control Panel area) provided 16 Escalator Control Panel room Main Switch properly earthed at two distinct points with 8 SWG G.I.

17 All earthing wires, controller wiring etc. arc properly dressed 18 Whether Balustrade provided on two sides 19 Whether Handrail switch provided.

20 Whether Stop Switch/Push provided 21 Whether start key is not accessible to public, as provided 22 Whether Comb Plate Switch provided 23 Whether Step Broken Switch provided 24 Whether floor plate lifting switch provided 25 Whether step chain clatch switch provided 26 Whether skirt panel switch provided 27 Whether Stop Switch in Machine (Control Panel) Room provided 28 Whether Stop Switch at Pit provided 54 THEKOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORMXIV [See rule 73(2)] Application for Certificate ofRegistration for Erection and/ or Maintenance of Lifts or Escalator or Travelators [PARrI Name of the Applicant:

(Person or Firm)

2. In case firm state whether the firm is registered or not. (Full name ofagent or manager to be given in the case of registered Company):

3. BusinessAddress:

4. Whether Certificate ofRegistration was issued before in the same name. If so, give number and date ofRegistration ofCertificate:

5. State whether you are makers ofLift or Escalator or Travelator or authorized representative or agent ofmakers of Lift or Escalator or Travelator:

6. The Names, Address, etc. of the Makers of Lift or Escalator or Travelator ofwhom you are representative or agent to be furnished:

7. Particulars relating to Erection or Maintenance of Lifts or Escalator or Travelator. Details of type of Lifts or Escalator or Travelator erected or maintained to be furnished:

8. Names of technically qualified persons in the employ of the applicant for erection and maintenance of Lifts or Escalator or Travelator:

I / We confirm that the fee as per Rule-14 has been paid and BRN Receipt is attached herewith.

I / We hereby declare that the particulars stated above are correct to the best ofmy/ our knowledge.

I / We hereby also declare that I/we have in my/our possession a latest copy of"The West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022" and that I/ we have fully understood the terms and condition underwhich a certificate ofregistration for erection or maintenance ofLifts or Escalator or Travelators is granted a branch ofwhich will render the certificate liable to cancellation.

Signature : .

Name ofthe Company:

l.

Date: 20 . Designation :

NOTE: (I) Any person who makes, procures to be made or assists in making any false statement for the purpose of obtaining for himself or any other person a certificate of registration for erection or maintenance ofLift and /or Escalator or Travelator, shall render himself liable to prosecution.

(2) If additional space is required for completing items Nos. 5.6, 7 & 8 an additional sheet ofpaper any may be attached to this form.

TIIEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 55 FORMXV [See Rule 73(3)] GOVERNMENT OFWESTBENGAL Certificate of Registration for Erection and/or Maintenance of Lifts or Escalator or Travelators (This certificate is to be renewed annually and must be returned to the Member-Secretary or the Chief Electrical Inspector on demand) (Authorised by Government Notification No.: dated : 20 ) Registered No : .

Shri/Smt: .is I are hereby authorised to carry out the erection and/ or maintenance ofLifts and/or Escalator or Travelators of the class and type stated below within the state ofWest Bengal.·This certificate of registration is issued subject to compliance with the conditions set out on the reverse.

Member-Secretary, Lift Committee Date of issue: 20, .

Class and type ofLifts or Escalator or Travelators- Chairman.Lift Committee I [­, Date ofrenewal Date of expiry Initial ofMember-Secretary CONDITIONS

1. Every contract for erection and/ or maintenance of a Lift or Escalator or Travelator undertaken by the holder of this certificate ofregistration shall be in writing and the holder thereofshall be responsible for the proper erection and/ or maintenance of the Lift and /or Escalator or Travelator and its installation for which the contract has been made.

2. The. report ofthe periodical inspection and tests of the Lift or Escalator or Travelator and its installation shall be recorded in a register to be maintained for the purpose by the holder of the certificate of registration and. every such report shall be duly signed and dated by the person making the inspection and tests.

The reports shall contain sufficient details so as to give a clear indication of the condition of the important component parts ofthe Lift or Escalator or Travelator installation and oftheir fitness for safe working ofthe Lift and /or Escalator or Travelator. Ifrequired by the Inspector ofLifts, such reports shall be kept in a form approved by him for the purpose.

56 THEKOLKATAGAZETIE, EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI If as results of inspection and tests, any defects or breach ofRules, as may affect the safe working of the Lift or Escalator or Travelator, is found in the Lift or Escalator orTravelator installation, the owner or agent, thereofshall be intimated forthwith about the same by holder ofthe certificate ofregistration and a copy ofsuch intimation shall also be forwarded to the Inspector of Lifts.

3. The holder of this certificate of registration shall maintain a register oftechnical personnel employee by him for erection and/ ormaintenance ofLifts or Escalator or Travelator and the register shall be produced for inspection on demand by an Inspector ofLifts or by other person authorized by him in this behalf.

4. Any change in the address of the place of business of the holder of this certificate of registration shall be communicated to the Member-Secretary within two weeks of such change. Any change of agent or manager, if any, shall be similarly notified.

PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDlNARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 57 FORMXVI (See Rule 73(6)] Application or renewal of Certificate of Registration Tor Erection and/ or Maintenance of Lift or Authorization certificate of Lift Attendant To, The ChiefElectrical Inspector, West Bengal.

Sub : Renewal of Certificate of Registration for Erection and/ or Maintenance of Lift, Escalator or Travelator/ authorization certificate ofLiftAttendant Sir, With reference to the above, it is stated that the Certificate ofRegistration for Erection and/ or Maintenance of Lift/ authorization certificate of Lift Attendant No .is sent herewith for renewal thereof as required under the West Bengal Lifts, Escalator and Travelator Rules, 2022 and it is requested to return the same after renewal.

The BRN receipt of Rs being the renewal fee is enclosed.

­ Enclo: As above.

Date:

Yours faithfully, Signature ofthe applicant.

58 THEKOLKATAGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI FORMXVII [See Rule 74(2)] Application for Grant of Lift Attendant's Authorization (Read the note before filling up this form)

1. Full Name ofthe Applicant:

(In Block Letter) Address:2. (i). Home address:

(ii). Local address:

3 . Educational Qualification:

4. Age:

5. (i) Details ofexperience including the type, class, licence No. ofLifts operated including name ofthe owner ofLifts and address ofthe Lift installation:

(Testimonial or other evidence in support of the experience are to be produced) : ..

(ii) Have you obtained any temporary authorization to work as Lift Attendant? If so, state the number any date thereof and the authority who issued it:

6. Have you made any previous application in Form XVII? If so, state particulars:

(Dale ofApplication, etc.)

7. Personal description ofapplicant:

(1 ). Nationality:

(2). Height: CM

(3). Marks ofldentification:

(4). Identity Proof (Aadhar card. Voter card etc.) :

I hereby declare that the particulars stated above are correct and true to the best ofmy knowledge.

Signature (or Thumb Impression) ofApplicant.

NOTES

1. The application fee as per Rule-14 must be paid and BRN receipt has to be forwarded with the application.

2. Every applicant must be accompanied by

(a). Two copies of a recent photograph ofthe applicant (size 5Cm 6 Cm) with his signature ofthumb impression on the back of each copy.

(b). A Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner regarding the Physical Fitness ofthe applicant.

(c). Experience certificate as per the above Format.

3. Any person making false statement for the purpose ofobtaining a Lift Attendant's authorization will render him liable for prosecution.

4. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

PARrI] THEKOLKATAGAZETTE,EXTRAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 FORM-XVIII [See role74(2)(d}] Certificate of Experience 59

(i). I / we certify that Shri/Smt whose particulars have been given above, has been performing /has performed duties of a Lift Attendant under me / us for .

years month and during this period he/she has operated the Lift satisfactorily. He/She is a suitable person to whom LiftAttendant's authorizationmay be granted.

(ii). I / we certify that Shri/Smt whose particulars have been given above, has acquainted himself/herselfwith the work of the Lift Attendant and can operate a Lift satisfactorily and he/she is a suitable person to whom Lift Attendant's authorization may be granted.

(iii). I/We also declare that I/We am/are agreeable to provide facilities for tests of this applicant's practical experience in the operation ofa Lift ifso require by the Lift Committee.

............

Signature ofthe owner ofLift installation:

·············································································· Name andAddress ofthe owner ofLift installation:

Lift Licence No.: .

Date: .

60 TIIEKOLKATAGAZETTE, EX1RAORDINARY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 [PARrI FORMXIX [See Rule 74(5)] GOVERNMENT OFWESTBENGAL Lift Attendant's authorization Registered No.; .

Shri/Smt of having satisfied the Lift Committee his/her competency to fulfill the duties ofa LiftAttendant in accordance with the Rules now in force, this authorization is granted to him/her in pursuance ofthe West Bengal Lift, Escalator and Travelator Rules,

2022.

This authorization is to be carried on the holder's person when acting as Lift Attendant shall be produced on demand by an Inspector ofLifts. Failure to comply with above will render the authorization liable to cancellation.

Member-Secretary. Lift Committee, W.B.

Date of issue: 20 .

Personal description ­

1. Age

2. Nationality

3. Height

4. Marks ofidentification Chairman, Lift Committee, W.B.

PHOTO Signature or thumb impression Date ofRenewal Date ofExpiry Initial ofMember-Secretary By order of the Governor, S. SURESH KUMAR Additional ChiefSecretary to the Government of West Bengal, Department ofPower.

Published by the Department of Power, West Bengal and printed at Saraswaty Press Ltd.

(Government ofWestBengal Enterprise), Kolkata 700 056.

Where this provision sits

ActThe West Bengal Lift, Escalator And Travelator Rules, 2022
Section80
Marginal noteLifts, Escalators and Travelators not covered under this Rule
JurisdictionState of West Bengal
StatusIn force as published by the source

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