Elevators in Cambridge must be inspected and certified annually by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety under 524 CMR, with licensed mechanics required for service work.
All elevators, escalators, and related conveyances in Cambridge are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Elevator Section under 524 CMR. Owners must obtain a Certificate of Inspection annually, which requires a passing inspection by a state elevator inspector. Maintenance and repair must be performed by licensed elevator mechanics and companies. The certificate must be posted in the elevator cab. Failure to maintain a current certificate can result in shutdown orders and fines. Modernizations and new installations require permits from the state and building permits from Cambridge Inspectional Services. Cambridge condominiums and apartment buildings with elevators should budget for regular maintenance contracts and 5-year pressure or safety tests.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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