California elevator and escalator codes

The State of California CA Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator Section oversees all elevators in the State of California. The State of California CA Elevator Inspection Section recommends standards, regulations and amendments to the California Elevator Rules found in the Labor Code Section 7300–7324.2 and Title 8 subchapter 6: Elevator Safety Orders.(excerpt from the State of California's elevator section official web site)

Elevator inspection resources

Here are links to California's various elevator division requirements, California elevator forms, California elevator FAQs and California elevator resources.

Details: This link will take you to California's elevator section website. You can get information related to California's elevator program, including news and policy changes.

Details: Learn about the elevator inspection requirements for California. Research California elevator permit periodicities and common violations.

Details: Access common California elevator application, inspection, and payment forms online.

Details: Need assistance in setting up a California elevator inspection, or need help understanding your responsibilities? You can find help here.

Details: These are frequently asked questions concerning the California elevator inspection program, viewing them will help you better understand the compliance process and become familiar with the terminology.

Details: This link will take you to California elevator resources and elevator links that will help you operate, repair, and use your elevators to their full potential. We have selected several online elevator resources that we feel are critical to helping you understand how your elevators work, follow the elevator codes that govern them, and pass the elevator operator tests.

California elevator inspection guide

Preparing for an inspection can ensure the process is done quickly and efficiently with minimal downtime or unforeseen issues.

Details: Here is a guide on what to expect during an elevator or escalator inspection and how to prepare for it. If you have any additional questions, please contact California's elevator inspection office.