Can elevator wire rope be replaced by maintenance fund?

Legal analysis: the building owner pays money from the special maintenance fund account. Property fees do not include maintenance fees, but only elevator operation and maintenance fees. Elevator belongs to special equipment and must be replaced by a professional elevator maintenance company to ensure the safe use of the elevator.

Wire rope is an important part of elevator equipment operation, and it should be replaced after 6 years of use, because the wire rope has been used fatigue, otherwise there will be safety hazards.

Legal basis: Article 17 of the Regulations on Safety Supervision of Special Equipment, the installation, renovation and maintenance of boilers, pressure vessels, lifting machinery, passenger ropeways and large amusement facilities, as well as the renovation and maintenance of special motor vehicles in the field (factory), must be carried out by units that have obtained licenses in accordance with these regulations.

The installation, modification and maintenance of elevators must be carried out by the elevator manufacturing unit or the unit entrusted by it and agreed in the contract and licensed in accordance with these regulations. Elevator manufacturing units are responsible for elevator quality and quality problems involving safe operation.

The construction unit for installation, renovation and maintenance of special equipment shall inform the safety supervision and management department of special equipment of the municipality directly under the central government or the city divided into districts in writing before construction.