Kansas City, MO Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- ASME A17.1-2016, locally amended
- Governing chapter
- Code § 18-159, Art. IX
- Inspection frequency
- Set by Appendix N, Table N-1
- Inspector requirement
- Must meet AHJ qualifications
- General penalty
- $1-$500 fine or 6 months jail
Summary
Kansas City adopts ASME A17.1-2016 as its elevator and escalator safety code, requiring periodic inspection and testing on the schedule in Appendix N, Table N-1, with inspectors meeting Authority Having Jurisdiction qualifications.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1-2016, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this section... 8.11.1.1 Persons Authorized to make Periodic Inspections and Test. The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements of the Authority having Jurisdiction... 8.11.1.3 Periodic Inspection and Test Frequency. The frequency of periodic inspection and tests shall be in accordance with Appendix N, Table N-1.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 139 | Zoning and Development Code: Supplement 38).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 18, Article IX of the Kansas City Code of Ordinances adopts ASME A17.1-2016, the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, as the city's elevator standard, amended locally. Under the city's amendments, periodic inspection and testing of installed elevators must follow the schedule in Appendix N, Table N-1, and any inspector performing periodic inspections and tests must meet the qualification requirements of the city's Authority Having Jurisdiction, not just hold a general elevator mechanic license. Pre-1960 freight elevators get narrower legacy exceptions if inspected quarterly by a registered elevator service company.
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 18's elevator and escalator provisions falls under the city's general penalty, Sec. 1-17: a fine of $1 to $500 or up to six months in jail, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What elevator code does Kansas City use?
How often must elevators be inspected in Kansas City?
Who can perform Kansas City's required elevator inspections?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Kansas City
Compare Kansas City to another location·View the Missouri building safety overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.