There may be several reasons for an elevator being removed from service by an inspector. There is an immediate hazard to life and limb. Once the hazard is corrected and reinspected, the unit is normally returned to service. The elevator does not have a current operating permit. This is normally caused by outstanding annual permit or inspection fees.
Every effort is made to collect fees in a timely manner prior to removing an elevator from service.
Generally this reason is only exercised if the owner has not made a good faith attempt to pay the required fees. Persistent violations that are not corrected in a timely manner by the owner. Our elevator inspectors will work with any building owner who is making a good faith effort to make corrections. Voluntary removal from service by the building owner. In some cases the building may be vacant and the need to maintain the elevator is not necessary.