Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Elevator Saftey & Regulation

Elevator Safety and Regulation

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the inspection and approval of all elevators in the District. Select from the links below for information about elevator safety and regulation.

Elevator Safety

Elevator Rules
Elevator Safety Tips

Elevator Regulation

Elevator Certification and Review Form*
Certified Third Party Inspectors (Includes Elevator Inspectors)* UPDATED JULY 2008
DCMR Chapter 30A Elevator and Conveying Systems*
Guidelines for the Approval of New Elevator Technology*
Monthly Fire Service Log*

Inspection Checklists

Third-party inspectors are required to use the checklists below.

DC Third-Party Program Inspection Procedure*
Electric Elevator Inspection Checklist*
Hydraulic Elevator Inspection Checklist*
Elevator Deficiency Checklist*
Escalator Inspection Checklist*

Clean Hands Certification Form

Before an elevator license can be issued, DCRA requires a Clean Hand Certification from the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) at 941 North Capitol, First Floor.

Clean Hands Certification Form*

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