NC H619

Establishes elevator safety requirements for private residences, cottages, and similar rental accommodations subject to taxation under G.S. 105-164.4F, including gap limitations between hoistway and car doors not exceeding 4 inches and door/gate force resistance standards of 75 pounds without permanent deformation.

Requires landlords to prevent elevator operation until non-compliant elevators are brought into compliance by installing hoistway door space guards, full-height door baffles (at least 31.75 inches), or replacing non-compliant doors and gates.

Mandates landlords provide the Commissioner of Insurance with either a certified statement from a professional elevator installer or documentation including purchase receipt, installation date statement, and photographs of the installed safety equipment.

Makes violation of elevator operation requirements with non-compliant elevators a Class 2 misdemeanor and requires landlords under G.S. 42-42 and G.S. 42A-31 to comply with all applicable elevator safety requirements.

Directs the North Carolina Building Code Council to amend Section R321 of the State Building Code consistent with 2016 ASME A17.1 standards, effective October 1, 2022.