Vermont Division of Fire Safety inspects and licenses elevators statewide under 21 V.S.A. Chapter 4. Burlington building owners must keep elevator certificates current and respond to inspection findings.
Vermont's elevator and lift safety program runs through the Division of Fire Safety under 21 V.S.A. Chapter 4 and accompanying rules adopting ASME A17.1. Elevators in apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and offices in Burlington must have annual or biennial state inspections, current operating certificates posted in the cab, and licensed mechanics for any repairs. The city of Burlington does not run a separate elevator program; instead, Code Compliance and the Fire Department coordinate with state inspectors when problems arise. Out-of-service elevators in multi-family housing can quickly become a habitability issue, particularly for tenants with mobility needs in older Burlington walk-ups.
VT Division of Fire Safety can order elevators out of service, impose civil penalties, and require licensed-mechanic repairs before reinstatement.
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