Elevators in Westerville multi-family, commercial, and public buildings are regulated by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance under ORC Chapter 4105 and OAC 4101:5. Annual inspections and operating certificates are required.
Ohio regulates elevators, escalators, and platform lifts under ORC Chapter 4105 and OAC 4101:5 (Ohio Elevator Safety Code, based on ASME A17.1). Owners of covered elevators must: (1) obtain an original installation permit, (2) pass initial inspection, (3) obtain an annual operating certificate, (4) conduct periodic testing including Category 1 annual and Category 5 five-year safety tests, (5) use licensed Ohio elevator mechanics for maintenance and repair. Residential elevators in single-family homes are exempt from state operating certificate requirements but must be installed per ASME A17.1 Part 5.3 and permitted through Westerville Planning and Development. Multi-family buildings, condominiums, hotels, and commercial buildings in Westerville are subject to full state oversight. Fees for annual certificates range from $100-$300 depending on elevator type. Non-compliance can result in the elevator being tagged out of service.
Operating an elevator without a current certificate: state fine and immediate out-of-service order. Failure to perform required safety tests: state enforcement and potential civil liability if injury occurs. Unlicensed elevator work: misdemeanor.
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