Elevator Inspections

In accordance with the  NYC Building Codes, elevators located within the five boroughs must be inspected and tested twice annually.  Annual Inspections needed  to be performed by a contracted inspection agency on behalf of the Department of Building (DOB).  We will work with you to fully insure your elevator service is fully compliant with your municipality's compliance requirements.

Category Testing needs to be performed and witnessed by approved independent third party agencies licensed by the DOB.  Building owners are responsible for hiring an approved inspection agency. 

• Category One (Cat-1):  No load safety test needs to be performed between January 1st and December 31st each year.
• Category Three (Cat-3):  Performed on water hydraulic elevators only every three years from the date of installation.
• Category Five (Cat-5):  Performed with rated load and speed every five years from the date of installation.