Elevators in Waltham buildings must be inspected annually by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety under 524 CMR, with licensed elevator mechanics performing maintenance.
Massachusetts regulates elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other conveyances under 524 CMR administered by the Department of Public Safety Elevator Section. All elevators in Waltham commercial, multifamily, and public buildings must be inspected annually, with a Certificate of Inspection posted in the car. Maintenance must be performed by licensed elevator mechanics working for licensed elevator contractors. Owners must maintain an elevator maintenance contract and keep records of monthly maintenance. Modernization or alteration requires permits and plan approval. Elevators out of compliance can be red-tagged and taken out of service until corrected. Private residential elevators in single-family homes are subject to lighter requirements but still require installation permits.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Waltham, MA
Waltham sits under Boston Logan arrival corridors and is affected by federal FAA regulations, with local enforcement limited to ground noise.
Waltham, MA
Waltham permits leaf blowers during daytime hours only, with seasonal restrictions being debated as part of regional Boston suburb trends.
Waltham, MA
Waltham enforces nighttime quiet hours under Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code, with stricter limits in residential zones near Brandeis and Bentley campuses.
Waltham, MA
Construction noise in Waltham is restricted to daytime hours to protect residential neighborhoods and students living near Brandeis and Bentley Universities.
Waltham, MA
Waltham requires electrical permits for home EV chargers and follows Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code requiring EV-ready parking in new multifamily and comm...
Waltham, MA
Waltham enforces metered parking downtown, resident permit zones in dense neighborhoods, and a citywide winter parking ban during snow emergencies.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Middlesex County.
See how other cities in Middlesex County handle elevator maintenance.
See how Waltham's elevator maintenance rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.