Elevator Publications & Forms

Publications

• Approved Devices
• Accepted Solid State Controllers
• Certified Qualified Conveyance Companies (CQCC), and recent update
• Elevator Safety Code (Labor Code Section 7317)
  (The Elevator Safety Orders generally do not apply to elevators in single-unit private homes)
• Fee Schedule

Memorandum

• Permitting of New Conveyances with Permanent Variance Errors
• Retractable Pit Ladder Memo
• New Policy Regarding the Opening of Disconnect Switches by State Inspectors
• Component Replacement for Group II Solid State Conveyance Controllers
• Location of Shunt Trip Equipment
• Listed/Certified Conveyance Controllers
• Powering of Car Door Reopening Devices
• Electrical Code
• Use New Forms

Circular Letters

• Circular Letter E-19-01 - Electrical Conduit and Pipe Installation between Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms or Control Rooms
• Circular Letter E-12-02
• Circular Letter E-10-06
• Circular Letter E-08-01 for New Regulation Effective May 1, 2008.

More Circular Letters

Applications for Certification

• Certified Qualified Conveyance Company
• Certified Qualified Conveyance Company Renewal
• Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic
• Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic Renewal
• Temporary Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic
• Application for Field Coding Number for Manufacturers and CPH Only companies

Forms

For Building/Elevator Owners:

• Re-inspection Request Form
• Change in Responsible Party Formupdated
• Variance Request Information and Application
• 2 year permit application
• Compliance Formupdated
• Load Test Form
• Test Notification form

For Elevator Companies:

• Suggested FFS Recall Test Log for Use of CQCCs
• Intent to Alter
• Periodic Elevator Test Form - Hydraulicnew
• Periodic Elevator Test Form - Tractionnew
• Intent to Install Form
• Request for Inspectionupdated
• Compliance Formupdated
• Load Test Form
• Test Notification form
• Solid State Controller Code Compliance Form
• Suspension Means/Fastenings Replacement Notification Form
• California Code Inquiry Form

September 2026