701.359. A political subdivision which has, on August 28, 1994, adoptedthe ANSI elevator codes specified in 701.353 and maintains, and continues tomaintain at all times, after enactment of sections 701.350 to 701.380, a dulyconstituted department, bureau, or division for the purposes of enforcingthese codes, is exempt from the provisions of 701.353, except insofar as thestatute requires state certification of inspection or inspections by certifiedinspectors. Adoption of any code by a political subdivision or theestablishment of any code pursuant to sections 701.350 to 701.380 does notpreempt common law or statutory liability.
(L. 1994 H.B. 1035 ยง 3 subsec. 3)