Incore inspection and reports

A building elevator inspection checklist is a comprehensive and useful tool that includes items related to the routine maintenance and inspection of your building’s elevator. It helps ensure elevator maintenance and compliance with federal and local regulations.

This page will discuss:

  • Building elevator inspection checklist requirements
  • The purpose of elevator inspection forms
  • Benefits of using an elevator inspection checklist

What are some of the elevator maintenance requirements?

A building elevator inspection checklist helps in developing a plan for successful building inspection. It should address all the elements which ensure proper operations and safety of the buildings’ elevator, including testing the smoke detector and alarm, checking oil levels to make sure the system is lubricated, and inspecting the electrical wiring. It should include the items that indicate the elevator’s compliance with safety standards and regulations set by OSHA and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).