Elevators in Los Angeles buildings are regulated by the California DIR Elevator Unit under Labor Code 7300, with annual inspections, five-year load tests, and posted Certificates of Operation required.
Elevator safety in Los Angeles is primarily regulated by the California Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) Elevator Unit under California Labor Code Section 7300 and following, rather than by city ordinance. Every passenger and freight elevator must undergo an annual safety inspection and receive a current Permit to Operate, which must be posted visibly inside the elevator cab. A full Category 5 load test is required every five years to verify the capacity, brakes, governor, and safety devices of the car. All installation, maintenance, and repair work must be performed by Certified Competent Mechanics (CCMs) working for a licensed elevator contractor. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) coordinates with the DIR and can refuse occupancy or issue correction notices when elevators lack a current certificate. Residential buildings of two or more stories that include an elevator must keep the Certificate of Operation current or face closure orders and daily penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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