Tulsa, OK Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing standard
- ASME A17.1
- Multi-elevator buildings
- 1 elevator must run while occupied
- Certificate
- Must be posted or available on-site
- Single-elevator exception
- May shut down for testing/servicing
Summary
Tulsa requires elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators to be kept in compliance with ASME A17.1, with a current inspection certificate posted at all times.
606.2 Elevators. In buildings equipped with passenger elevators, not less than one elevator shall be maintained in operation at all times when the building is occupied. Exception: Buildings equipped with only one elevator shall be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service for testing or servicing.
Full Breakdown
Under the Tulsa Property Maintenance Code, elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators must be maintained per ASME A17.1, with inspections at the intervals set by ASME A17.1, Appendix N. In buildings with passenger elevators, at least one elevator must stay in operation whenever the building is occupied, except single-elevator buildings may go offline temporarily for testing or servicing. The current inspection certificate must be displayed inside the elevator, kept available for public inspection in the building operator's office, or posted somewhere publicly conspicuous approved by the Code official.
Violations & Fines
Failure to maintain a valid, posted ASME A17.1 inspection certificate or to keep at least one elevator running in an occupied multi-elevator building is a property maintenance code violation, enforceable by the Code official.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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