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Basic Information to Gather
A successful elevator inspection starts before the inspector arrives.
- Property name and address
- Building contact
- Property manager contact
- Building engineer contact
- Elevator service company
- Generator vendor if applicable
- Fire alarm vendor if applicable
- Elevator serial numbers
- Current Certificate of Operation
- Last inspection report
Access Preparation
Confirm access to all areas that may be needed for inspection or testing.
- Machine rooms
- Control rooms
- Elevator pits
- Roof access if applicable
- Generator room if applicable
- Fire alarm panel if applicable
- Keys and locked areas
- Parking/loading areas
Document Preparation
Have current and historical compliance records ready when available.
- Current Certificate of Operation
- Prior inspection report
- Maintenance records
- Fire service testing records
- Five-year testing records
- Repair documentation
- Violation correction documentation
Day-of-Inspection Checklist
The day of the inspection should be organized and predictable.
- Confirm inspector arrival time
- Confirm elevator vendor arrival time
- Notify front desk and security
- Notify building engineer
- Confirm machine room access
- Keep authorized representative available for signatures
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