DPS & MGL
The following information is provided for better communication between the industry and Massachusetts Department of Public Safety (DPS). The information provided is taken directly from DPS communications, it can and should be verified at the Department’s website via this link: Massachusetts Department of Public Safety by phone: (617) 727-3200, fax: (617) 727-5732, or email: DPSInfo@state.ma.us.
We highly recommend registering for the DPS’ Constant Contact email system to stay in the loop. Unfortunately, the DPS Constant Contact emails are only available for 30 days, if one of our links is dead, please email us so we can post a .pdf that should be available indefinitely.
December 7, 2011 Task Group Meeting Announcement: The DPS is resuming the Quarterly Elevator Task Group meetings. The next meeting will be held on December 7, 2011 at the Tewksbury State Hospital. Access the DPS email directly at: DPS Eml Task Group Mtg 12-7-2011
Agenda
- Checkoff forms for new construction, (must be signed by licensed mechanic.)
- Place for check number on the application
- “One” check for each application
- Communication between inspectors and elevator companies
- Civil fines for elevator violations
- Work orders
- Open forum for discussion
october 28, 2011 – Revised Applications Procedure: Beginning November 15, 2011, the Department will be changing the procedure for the submission of applications details can be found at: DPS Revised Procedure Eml 10-28-11
October 6, 2011 - Chief of Inspections – Elevator, Mr. Thomas Costello, III: Commissioner Gatzunis named Thomas Costello, III to fill the position of Acting Chief of Inspections – Elevator until his appointment to Chief of Inspections – Elevator is finalized. The original message is available here: DPS Eml Chief of Inspections T Costello 10-6-2011
September 9, 2011 – DPS Benoit Retirement, Forms, & Task Group: The DPS sent an email earlier this week with pertinent information including a change to the contact email for contract forms to elevator.schedulers@state.ma.us due to the resignation and retirement of Buddy Benoit. Access the DPS email directly at: DPS Eml Benoit Retires Procedure & Task Group 9-8-11
August 3, 2011 Task Group Meeting Announcement: The DPS sent an email resuming the Quarterly Elevator Task Group meetings. The meeting will be August 3rd at the Tewksbury State Hospital.
May 13th, 2011 DPS Update on Chapter 288 & VRC Elevators: An update on the 288 deadline of July 1, 2011, VRC reminder, hints at new regulations. A copy of the email is available: DPS Eml CH 288 & VRC Update 5-13-2011
April 22nd, 2011 DPS Permits, Applications Updated: New forms required for all submissions available at DPS website: Elevator Permits and Applications
April 7, 2011 DPS Inspection Update: The following update on inspections was sent: DPS Elevator Inspections Eml 4-7-11
March 18, 2011 DPS Escalator Barricade Advisory: DPS Eml Escalator Barricade Permits 3-18-2011
January 29th, 2011 DPS Permits, Applications, and Updates: Updated Permits: Elevator Permits and Applications
Board of Regulations Agenda & Minutes Posted Online: Follow this link: Board of Elevator Regulations Agenda & Minutes
