Elevators in Dublin residential and commercial buildings are regulated by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance under ORC 4105. Annual inspections and certificates of operation are required. Residential home elevators also require permits and periodic inspection.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4105 governs elevators statewide. The Ohio Division of Industrial Compliance, Elevator Section inspects public and commercial elevators annually and issues certificates of operation that must be posted in the car. Maintenance must be performed by Ohio-licensed elevator contractors. New installations require state permits and acceptance inspections in addition to Dublin building permits. Residential private-use home elevators are regulated under ORC 4105.16 with reduced requirements but still require state permits. Dublin Building Standards coordinates with the state for plan review on multi-family and commercial projects. ADA accessibility requirements apply to commercial buildings.
Operating without a current certificate: state citation, possible shutdown order, and up to $10,000 per day fines. Uninspected residential elevators: liability exposure and insurance complications.
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