Elevator & Escalator Inspection Witnessing

By code, all equipment, especially elevators and escalators, need to be inspected at a minimum of once a year. Many states have adopted a six-month inspection that requires you to retain those records and make them available upon request.

Third-Party Inspection Witnessing: Licensed QEI Inspectors

Inspections: 6-Month/Semi-Annual Annual (CAT1) 3-Year (CAT3) 5-Year (CAT5)
Depending on what state you are located in, a minimum of an annual inspection is required for elevators and escalators. Most are now requiring a six-month inspection, except for dumbwaiters, material lifts and private residence elevators. Most states do not have the staff to performe the routine (six-month) inspection, however, the inspection is still required to be performed. MHI-Consulting can provide the licensed staff to perform the six-month inspections and provide documentation to verify that the inspection has been done.
As a Building Owner or Property Manager there are several things you can do to make the Inspection Process easier. Six simple tips to help you pass your next inspection.
1 - Locate your Maintenance Control Program
2 - Locate your last Inspection & Testing Form
3 - Check that your monthly Fire Service log is up to date
4 - Check the Machine Room lighting & that the door is self-locking/self-closing
5 - Check that your Fire Extinguisher is up to date
6 - Check your in-elevator Emergency Phones
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Semi-Annual Inspections
Per Table N1 in the ASME A17.1 2000 code, all elevators and escalators are required to be tested in 6 month intervals.
Electric elevators - 6 months Hydraulic elevators - 6 months Escalators - 6 months Private residence elevators - 12 months Dumbwaiter - 12 months