Apply online for an elevator installation or alteration permit. Submit the application at least eight weeks before installation or alteration of an elevator. Work cannot begin on an installation or alteration until a permit for the work has been issued.
Requirements
Submit your online application at least eight weeks before installation or alteration of an elevator.
A complete application package will prevent delays. Include the following attachments:
- Alterations require drawings and specifications for all planned changes.
- Attach a copy of the plans and scope of work for each project.
- A single electronic plan submittal shall be made with sufficient resolution to not lose detail when enlarged.
Fees
| Installation or Alteration Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Traction Elevator Installation | $1,000 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Installation | $750 |
| Escalator Installation | $1,000 |
| Elevator Alteration | $500 |
| Escalator Skirt Brush Alteration | $500 |
| Other Escalator Alteration | $1,000 |
| Wheelchair Lift Installation | $500 |
| Dumbwaiter Installation | $500 |
| Dumbwaiter Alteration | $500 |
| Print Revision | $100 |
| Permit Extension | $100 |
After Your Permit is Issued
- Post the permit on the job site.
- Equipment should not be put into use until it passes inspection by a state inspector.
- Most businesses in the elevator industry must have a current contractor registration number issued by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing Contractor Registration Bureau.