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With more than 70,000 elevators and escalators in New York City, this equipment is a standard part of our lives. The Elevator Unit ensures the operational safety, reliable service and lawful use of vertical transportation devices throughout our City, that include: elevators, escalators, amusement rides, personnel hoists, dumbwaiters, material lifts, wheelchair lifts, conveyors, and other related devices. The Unit responds to complaints, conducts re-inspections of private and DOB hazardous violations, conducts audits and training, responds to and investigates accident/incidents, conducts acceptance testing, surveys, and special assignments. Additionally, the Elevator Unit processes new elevator applications, conducts plan examinations, issues permits for modernization, removals, and dismantles, as well as handles Construction Code inquiries and clarifications by mail and over the phone..

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Elevator Forms

LIC2-EL: Elevator License Application
Use this form to apply for or make changes to an Elevator Agency Technician/Restricted Elevator Agency Technician license or Elevator Agency Helper registration. LIC2-EL - Rev. 11/21

Elevator Worker Attestation
Elevator Directors must complete this form to attest to the fact that an applicant for an Elevator Agency Technician/Restricted Elevator Agency Technician or Elevator Agency Helper is qualified and is under their direct and continuing supervision. Elevator Worker Attestation Form - Rev. 11/21

Elevator Application
All new Elevator Application filings must be submitted through DOB NOW: Build. All ELV1 job filings with a current BIS job number will continue to be processed through the Elevator Unit. The ELV1 Form can only be used for permit renewals, reinstatements, and withdrawals for filings with a current BIS job number. ELV1 Form - Rev. 6/16 (ELV1 Instructions)

ELV1A: Amusement Ride Application
Use this form as a supplement to the ELV1. You must submit it when installing, replacing, modifying or modernizing a permanent amusement ride. ELV1A Form - Rev. 1/09 (ELV1A Instructions)

ELV3: Elevator Inspection/Test Report
All new Elevator Inspection/Test Reports must be submitted through DOB NOW: Safety.

ELV14: Index Sheet
Use this form to list all of the elevator forms being submitted along with your elevator application. Download Form - Rev. 4/13

ELV15: Affidavit of Professional Certification
Use this form to certify (a) the elevator application or building notice is complete and in compliance with all applicable provisions of law or rules; and (b) whether or not the application is being filed to legalize an existing condition. ELV15 Form - Rev. 12/14

ELV21: Temporary Use Permit Renewal Application
Use this form to request a Temporary Use Permit Renewal. ELV21 Form - Rev. 2/24

ELV22: Pre-Clearance Inspection/Test Request
Use this form to request a pre-clearance (expedited test) inspection from the Elevator Division. ELV22 Form - Rev. 4/16

ELV29: Affirmation of Correction
All new Affirmations of Correction must be submitted through DOB NOW: Safety. Only PVT companies can continue to use the paper ELV29 form. ELV29 Form - Rev. 6/16 (ELV29 Instructions)

ELV36: Elevator/Escalator Test Notification Form
As of September 17, 2018, Elevator/Escalator Test Notifications must be submitted through DOB NOW: Safety.

B Form 10: Elevator Amendment
Submit this form with the ELV1 form for previously filed paper filings only. All new requests must be submitted in DOB NOW: Build. B Form 10 Form - Rev. 6/09 (B Form 10 Instructions)

EBI1: Elevator Batch Intake (PVT only)
Use the Elevator Batch Intake (EBI-1) Form when processing 5 or more of the following: EBI1 Form - Rev. 3/11 (EBI1 Instructions), ELV29: Affirmation of Correction Form

ECP: Elevator Cashier Civil Penalty
Effective June 17, 2020, Elevator Violation Searches and Payments must be conducted online in DOB NOW: Safety. See the June 2020 Service Notice for more information.

EWP: Elevator Waiver of Civil Penalties
Effective June 17, 2020, Elevator Violation Searches and Payments must be conducted online in DOB NOW: Safety. See the June 2020 Service Notice for more information.

AI1: Additional Information
Multipurpose form for applicants to provide additional information on jobs. AI1 Form - Rev. 3/09

Checklists

Elevator Periodic Inspection Checklist
Use this checklist to perform the required periodic inspection of an elevator. Elevator Periodic Inspection Checklist - Rev. 5/22

Escalator Periodic Inspection Checklist
Use this checklist to perform the required periodic inspection of an escalator. Escalator Periodic Inspection Checklist - Rev. 5/22

Industry Notices

Elevator Self-Certification Pilot Program

Civil Penalties for Failure to File Affirmation of Correction for 2022 and 2023 Elevator Inspection and Test Cycles

Violations for Failure to File Report and Failure to File Affirmation of Correction for 2023 Elevator Inspection and Test Cycles

Civil Penalty Waiver Requests for Elevators in DOB NOW: Safety

Violations for 2018-2022 Failure to File Affirmation of Correction for Category 1 Elevator Test Report

Violations for 2018-2022 Failure to File Category 1 Elevator Test Report

UPDATE: Changes to Elevator Inspections in DOB NOW: Safety

UPDATE: New Requirements for Category Testing of Elevators

UPDATE: Periodic Elevator Inspections Must be Performed by Approved Agency on Behalf of Owner

NEW License Requirements for Elevator Work in New York City

REMINDER: Filing and Notification Requirements When Using Elevators for Construction Purposes

Inspect Elevator Controller Mechanical and Electrical Components Specific to the Braking System

Elevator Door Monitoring System Compliance Deadline

Industry Meeting Recaps

February 16, 2022

November 17, 2021

Presentations

Presentation: Overview of the New Elevator Licensing Scheme - This presentation provides an overview of changes to New York City elevator licenses effective January 1, 2022.

Presentation: NYC Lift & Escalator Regulatory Landscape - This presentation outlines the Department’s outreach program and mandated safety Codes for existing elevators and escalators.

Presentation: Clarification of Elevator Inspection Rules - This presentation clarifies administrative changes and updates to elevator inspection and test filing requirements, penalties and waivers.

Presentation: Cranes, Hoists, and Elevators Safety

Presentation: Elevators – Fall Hazards & Mechanics

Presentation: Elevator & Hoist Safety Under the 2014 Codes

Helpful Links

Elevator Safety

Amusement Ride Safety

Top Elevator Offenders

Elevator Compliance

DOB NOW: Safety for Elevator Compliance FAQs

DOB NOW: Inspection Resources

Resolve Elevator Violations

Elevator Violations FAQs

Top Elevator Offenders