Elevators

Mission of the Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit:

To ensure the safety of the riding public and protect workers in the elevator industry, the Elevator Unit will maintain a vigilant system to meet our obligation to inspect and enforce code compliance for elevators and other conveyances.

The Elevator Safety Orders generally do not apply to elevators in single-unit private homes. (Labor Code Section 7317)

Address for Payments

Effective April 1, 2015, please send payments for inspections of new and altered conveyances to:

Department of Industrial Relations
DOSH - Elevator Permits
P.O. Box 511232
Los Angeles, CA 90051-3030

The Conveyance Fee Reduction emergency regulation that went into effect on January 30, 2017, will expire on October 31, 2017. On October 31, 2017, all conveyance fees revert to the amount they were prior to January 30, 2017.

Permits, Certification, & Payments

Forms and Publications

Laws & Regulations

Laws: Labor Code Section 7300–7324.2
Regulations: Elevator Safety Orders
Advisory committee meetings: Draft revisions to Elevator Safety Orders

Elevator Companies

Learn about elevator company responsibilities.

Building/Elevator Owners

Learn about elevator owner responsibilities.