inspection tip sheet

At Worcester Elevator Company, we know inspection time can cause you quite the headache. That’s why we put together a tip sheet to help keep you on track and your elevators in tip-top condition so that Inspection Day is just another day.

Here’s what you need to know regarding your next elevator inspection:

• Both freight and passenger elevators MUST be tested yearly.

• Annual Permit Fees MUST be paid prior to Certificate Expiration (DPL asks 90 days prior for timely scheduling).

• Civil Fines WILL be assessed if the Permit Fee is paid after it the expiration date ($100/day).

Don’t forget about the new Pre-Inspection Protocol:

• Per the direction of the Chief Elevator Inspector all units must have a pre-inspection protocol performed within 30 days of a scheduled Inspection.

• A signed pre-inspection form must be present at the unit at the time of the inspection.

Types of Units that fall under 2-Year Inspection Rules:

• LULA’s, Dumbwaiters, Wheelchair Lifts, and VRC’s MUST be tested every 2 years.

• Fees MUST be paid prior to Certificate Expiration (DPL asks 90 days prior for timely scheduling).

• Civil Fines WILL be assessed if Permit Fee is paid after expiration ($100/day).

REMEMBER: Units that are not being tested MUST be decommissioned and taken out of service by applying for a decommission permit fee and hiring an Elevator Company to remove the unit from service. This will remove the State ID# from the DPL’s database and no longer be required to test.