Missouri Revised Statutes Title XLI. Codes and Standards § 701.365. Chief safety inspector, duties, exceptions--violations, orders directing compliance or if dangerous, use to be discontinued

1. The chief safety inspector shall cause to be inspected at least once each year all new installations and existing installations as defined in section 701.350 except “material lift”, as such term is defined in section 701.350 or any installation located in a single-family residence. The provisions of sections 701.350 to 701.380 shall not apply to any elevator or other type of installation whether new or existing as defined by sections 701.350 to 701.380 while in use for the purpose of mining or tunneling, milling, smelting, refining and beneficiation of mine ores and products.

2. If upon inspection of any such installation the chief inspector finds a violation of the provisions of sections 701.350 to 701.380 or of the rules of the board, he shall issue an order to the owner, agent or lessee directing compliance therewith. If in the judgment of the inspector any such installation is in an unsafe or dangerous condition, he shall order the use of any such installation discontinued until such dangerous and unsafe condition has been remedied. Such order shall be served upon the owner, agent or lessee of such installation, personally or by mail.

3. Special inspectors, as defined in section 701.350, may conduct inspections when authorized by the board or by a municipality or political subdivision subject to sections 701.350 to 701.380.