Wayne County, MI Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance (2026)

Michigan's Elevator Safety Act (Public Act 227 of 1967, MCL 408.801 et seq.) governs all elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and related conveyances in Wayne County buildings. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes, Elevator Division administers the program. Elevators must be installed under permit, inspected annually by a state-licensed inspector, and display a current certificate of operation. Only licensed elevator contractors and mechanics may install, alter, or service equipment. Private residential elevators in single-family homes are generally exempt from routine state inspection but must still comply with applicable building and electrical codes. Multifamily condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial properties in Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, and other Wayne County cities are subject to the full inspection regime. Violations can result in removal of the certificate and shutdown. Building owners should verify current certificates and maintain logs of maintenance and inspections.