§ 222-51 — Enforcement

222-51. Enforcement.

1. The commissioner or his duly authorized representative shall enforce the regulations of this subchapter. 2. It shall be the duty of the police and fire departments to assist the commissioner or any of his duly authorized representatives in the enforcement of this subchapter, and to permit and allow the commissioner or his representatives inside fire and police lines. 3. The commissioner or his duly authorized representative shall have the right and authority to start legal action to enforce the penalties of this code against any person who has violated any of the regulations of this subchapter. 4. The elevator inspector or inspectors and others duly authorized by the commissioner shall have the power and are authorized to enter any building or premises in the city except occupied dwellings without hindrance from anyone for the purpose of examining elevators or other devices regulated in this chapter and for the enforcement of this subchapter. The engineer or operator having charge of such equipment shall assist the commissioner or other duly authorized person or persons to such extent that he or they may be able to make careful and thorough investigation of every portion of the operating machinery, supports and enclosures connected with such equipment. 5. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse lawful entry to the commissioner or his duly authorized representative, or to interfere with, harass, abuse, obstruct or cause delay in the performance of their duties.