Elevator maintenance in Stockton is governed by SMC Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) incorporating the California Building Code 2025 Edition and the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Elevator Unit handles permitting and periodic inspections for all conveyance devices.
Stockton Municipal Code Title 15 Chapter 15.08 adopts the California Building Code including provisions for elevators, escalators, and other conveyance devices. All elevator installations and alterations require a building permit from the Stockton Community Development Department. Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit issues operating permits and conducts annual inspections of all commercial and residential elevators with more than one stop. Building owners must maintain current Cal/OSHA operating permits displayed in each elevator cab. The California Building Code requires compliance with ASME A17.1 for new installations and ASME A17.3 for existing elevators. Maintenance must be performed by certified elevator mechanics. Emergency communication devices must be tested monthly and inspection records maintained on-site for a minimum of three years. Buildings with five or more stories must have at least one elevator capable of accommodating emergency medical stretchers.
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