AL SB458

Amends Section 25-13-18 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to regulate elevator and conveyance installations, requiring licensed contractors to perform installations and obtain certificates of operation from the administrator.

Requires all newly installed elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts in private residences to be inspected by a licensed third-party inspection firm prior to certificate of operation issuance.

Waives certificate of operation fees and renewal fees for all new and existing stairway chairlifts in private residences, and requires inspectors to document compliance with hoistway opening protection codes (the "3x5 rule").

Authorizes the administrator to place any conveyance out of service if it is found to be out of compliance until reinspection confirms compliance, and allows private residence owners to request annual inspections at their discretion.

Preempts all local county, municipal, and political subdivision authority to create laws, ordinances, or resolutions regarding construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of elevators and conveyances within their jurisdictions.