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Elevator/Escalator Safety Inspection Program
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What is it?
The Elevator/Escalator Safety Inspection Program is a cooperative effort between DRCOG and 21 local jurisdictions/school districts to provide for independent elevator and escalator inspections by sharing inspector services. The Elevator/Escalator Safety Inspection Program includes jurisdictions across the Front Range, from Douglas County in the south to Berthoud in the north. The program began in 1984.
To increase efficiency, DRCOG's elevator inspectors began using a state-of-the-art, secure, digital system to record all inspections and outcomes on-site for each jurisdiction in 2007. Chief building officials and building owners now have secure Internet access to inspection history, status of units and correction notices. Changes required and accomplished are easier to track.
What's new?
Effective January 2008, a new state elevator ordinance requires all owners of public conveyances to register those conveyances with the state and arrange to have them inspected annually by a licensed third-party inspector. Jurisdictions that have inspection programs such as DRCOG's must execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the state to continue regulating their conveyances in lieu of allowing building owners to find their own inspectors and report inspection records directly to the state. For information on registration and other forms and contacts visit the State of Colorado conveyance division.
How does it work?
DRCOG coordinates the program and acts as an agent for the participating jurisdictions. Five nationally certified, state licensed inspectors with more than 100 years of combined experience are employed to provide comprehensive inspection services on behalf of program members. These services include:
- performance of semi-annual safety inspections of lift equipment, according to the latest American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code requirements (2007) and state and local elevator ordinances;
- follow-up inspections;
- optional plan reviews, test witnessing and acceptance inspections for contractors;
- jurisdictional records;
- location of the units; and
- contact with building owners/managers, service companies and the general public.
The inspectors determine if units comply with codes and work with the building owners to address any inspection concerns. The building owners contract with qualified service companies to perform needed repairs and maintenance.
Further questions/information
If you need more information or have questions, please contact Suzi Walker of DRCOG's Customer Resource and Support Division, 303-480-6730.
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Elevator Safety Seminar--Oct. 21