California Elevator Code and Regulations

California Elevator Code Authority

Authorities having jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction). The California Department of Industrial Relations oversees all elevators in the State. Annual Inspections (Reinspections) Are the Responsibility of the Elevator Owner and State safety inspection is a multipurpose activity. An annual reinspection allows the Safety Engineer the opportunity to review the activity and maintenance of the device and to see that the applicable Safety Orders, including whatever periodic tests that may be required, are complied with. The safety of the general public as well as the conveyance maintenance/repair personnel is paramount.

Elevators in a multiunit residential building serving no more than two dwelling units that are not accessible to the public shall be inspected by the Division upon completion of installation prior to being placed in service, or after alterations prior to being returned to service, but are not inspected on an annual basis. Four Reasons an Elevator/Conveyance Might Be Shut Down Imminent Hazard - if an imminent (unsafe) hazard is found during an inspection, the conveyance will be immediately shut down for safety reasons until the hazard is corrected. Non-compliance - if you receive a Preliminary Order after an inspection and do not comply with the requirements within the specified time period the conveyance will be shut down. Non-payment - if you do not pay the invoice in a timely manner or do not pay the penalties associated with non-payment the conveyance will be shut down. Illegal device - if upon inspection, the Division finds that you are operating an illegal device not covered by the Elevator Safety Orders, the unit will be shut down. (excerpt from state website)

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Elevator Division Contact Information:

Sacramento District Office
sacramentoelevator@dir.ca.gov
2424 Arden Way, Suite 485
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-2830
fax (916) 263-2837

Elevator Unit Headquarters
sanjoseelevator@dir.ca.gov
6980 Santa Teresa Blvd. Ste. 130
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 362-2120
fax (408) 362-2131

Bay Area District Office
bayareaelevator@dir.ca.gov
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1301
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 622-3026
fax (510) 622-3045

San Jose District Office
sanjoseelevator@dir.ca.gov
6980 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 130
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 362-2120
fax (408) 362-2131

San Bernardino District Office
sbelevator@dir.ca.gov
464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 325
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 889-6395
fax (909) 889-8074

Santa Ana District Office
santaanaelevator@dir.ca.gov
2000 E. McFadden Ave, Suite 208
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 567-7212
fax (714) 567-7299

Monrovia District Office
MonroviaElevator@dir.ca.gov
750 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 104
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-6911
fax (626) 471-6921

San Diego District Office
sandiegoelevator@dir.ca.gov
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92108-4402
(619) 767-2050
fax (619) 767-2058