Elevators in Cuyahoga County are regulated by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance under ORC Chapter 4105 and OAC 4101:5. Annual state inspections required for all non-private-residence elevators. Cleveland apartments, offices, and public buildings must display current certificates of operation.
Ohio's elevator safety program requires annual inspections by state-licensed elevator inspectors. All elevators in apartment buildings with 3+ units, commercial buildings, public buildings, and institutional facilities fall under state jurisdiction. Private residence elevators in single-family homes are exempt from annual state inspection but must meet installation code. Licensed elevator contractors must perform all maintenance and repairs. Emergency telephone or two-way communication required in all passenger elevators under ASME A17.1. Buildings must maintain inspection logs and keep certificates of operation posted in the elevator.
Operating without current certificate: $500-$10,000 per day under ORC 4105. Immediate shutdown orders possible.
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