Elevators in Sunnyvale are regulated by Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator Unit. Annual permits and inspections are required under Labor Code 7300-7324.
California Labor Code 7300 through 7324 and Title 8 CCR Chapter 3 assign elevator regulation to the Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Elevator Unit, not to the city. All passenger and freight elevators require a Permit to Operate renewed annually with an inspection by a DOSH-qualified inspector. The owner must maintain records, perform monthly shutdown tests, and engage a licensed elevator contractor for repairs. Residential single-family elevators and small LULA units are covered but with different inspection frequencies. Sunnyvale building permit is required for new installation or major alteration, coordinated with DOSH. Posting a current Permit to Operate in the elevator cab is mandatory. Noncompliance can result in elevator shutdown and fines.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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