West Virginia elevator and escalator codes
The State of West Virginia WV Division of Labor Elevator Inspection Section oversees all elevators in the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Elevator Inspection Section provides oversight of the state elevator program, answering code questions and conducting quality control inspections. (excerpt from the State of West Virginia's elevator section official web site)
Elevator inspection resources
Here are links to West Virginia's various elevator division requirements, West Virginia elevator forms, West Virginia elevator FAQs and West Virginia elevator resources.
Details: This link will take you to West Virginia's elevator section website. You can get information related to West Virginia's elevator program, including news and policy changes.
Details: Learn about the elevator inspection requirements for West Virginia. Research West Virginia elevator permit periodicities and common violations.
Details: Access common West Virginia elevator application, inspection, and payment forms online.
Details: Need assistance in setting up a West Virginia elevator inspection, or need help understanding your responsibilities? You can find help here.
Details: These are frequently asked questions concerning the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.
West Virginia 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 West Virginia's elevator inspection office.