Elevators in NY inspected annually per NY Uniform Code and ASME A17.1. Certificates of operation required; licensed inspectors file reports with Dept of State.
NY State Department of State Division of Building Standards and Codes oversees elevator safety under 19 NYCRR Part 1228. Annual inspection and 5-year full load test required. Elevator mechanics must be licensed under NY Labor Law Article 35. In Broome County, local code enforcement maintains records of active certificates.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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