Lowell elevators are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety under 524 CMR, requiring annual inspections, certification, and licensed maintenance contractors.
Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and lifts in Lowell commercial, multifamily, and institutional buildings are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety (DPS) Elevator Regulations Division under 524 CMR. Every elevator must undergo an annual safety inspection by a state elevator inspector and receive a Certificate of Inspection that must be posted inside the car. Maintenance must be performed by a Massachusetts-licensed elevator maintenance company under a written continuous maintenance contract, and all repair work requires a licensed elevator mechanic. Owners are responsible for scheduling inspections, paying the annual fee, and correcting violations within posted timelines. The Five-Year Pressure Test is required for hydraulic elevators, and a Category 5 test is required for traction systems. Failure to maintain a current certificate means the elevator must be taken out of service. Residential private-dwelling lifts and LULA (Limited-Use/Limited-Application) elevators have tailored but comparable requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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