Elevators follow 524 CMR and MGL c.143 s.62-71. Inspection by the state Department of Public Safety is required at least annually with a posted certificate.
All elevators and lifts in Middlesex County multifamily and commercial buildings are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety under 524 CMR and MGL c.143 s.62 to s.71. Owners must contract with licensed elevator maintenance companies and retain licensed mechanics for repairs. State inspectors conduct certificate inspections at least annually; a current Certificate of Inspection must be posted inside the cab or at the machine room. Accidents and entrapments must be reported. Condominium trustees must budget reserves for modernization (typically every 20 to 30 years) and ADA-compliant signage. Local building departments coordinate with the state on related permits.
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