Every owner and operator of a conveyance shall:
1. Construct, furnish, maintain and provide safe and adequate devices with which to safely and properly convey or move all persons and material utilizing the services offered by the owner or operator of such device.
2. Comply with all standards and regulations issued pursuant to this article.
3. Ensure that a conveyance is inspected at all of the following times:
(a) Before placing a conveyance in operation after the initial installation of the conveyance.
(b) After modification or alteration of a conveyance.
(c) After the inspection pursuant to subdivision (a), annually or as otherwise directed by the commission.