Vanderburgh County, IN Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- Indiana Elevator Code (adopted by reference)
- License required
- Elevator and Escalator Contractor
- New license fee
- $180.00
- Renewal fee
- $90.00
- Required bond
- $15,000.00
- Required liability insurance
- $1,000,000.00 minimum
Summary
Vanderburgh County adopts the Indiana Elevator Code by reference to govern elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator work under County Code Section 15.12.010(A)(10). Anyone who constructs, installs, maintains, or repairs an elevator must hold an Elevator and Escalator Contractor license from the joint department of building commissioners, which costs $180.00 new and $90.00 to renew under Section 15.36.100(G).
10. Elevator Codes. a. Indiana Elevator Code. ... “Elevator and Escalator Contractor” (EEC) - A person qualified to construct, install, maintain and repair any elevator, dumbwaiter or escalator. ... Elevator and Escalator Contractor New: $180.00 Renewal: $90.00
Full Breakdown
010(A) incorporates the building rules and regulations of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission by reference, including the Elevator Codes article of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code, specifically the Indiana Elevator Code, and folds in later state amendments automatically as they take effect. 030(A) requires anyone practicing that trade to hold a license before doing the work or holding themselves out as able to do it. 00. 230. 070(C).
Violations & Fines
Performing elevator or escalator construction, installation, maintenance, or repair work without an Elevator and Escalator Contractor license violates Chapter 15.36 and is punishable under the Section 15.08.170 penalty schedule of up to $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second, and $7,500 for a third. A contractor who lets the required $15,000.00 bond or $1,000,000.00 liability coverage lapse can have the license withdrawn under Section 15.36.230.
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