Elevator or Related Conveyance
Temporary Certificate of Operation

In order to facilitate the general contractor in obtaining a certificate of occupancy of a building, or any other valid reason, it may be necessary to request an elevator “temporary certificate of operation” that will be good for 90 day’s as provided for in the elevator statute.
This can sometimes allow the general public to utilize the elevator safely until all requirements can be met.

A temporary certificate of operation may be issued at the discretion of the chief inspector if requested by the elevator contractor and the inspector. This request must be submitted by the inspector in the form of an inspection report, along with the required fee. The fee required for the certificate and inspection is as follows:

$100.00 must be submitted with the inspection report at the time of the request. The remaining $160.00 will be paid to the inspector as determined at the time of the inspection. Any violations that would prevent the elevator from receiving a temporary certificate of operation must be completed prior to sending in the inspection report.

The elevator must have all safety devices properly tested and witnessed by the inspector. The inspector along with the elevator contractor must decide if an elevator operator will be required. If so, the operator must receive proper training by the elevator contractor.
If an operator will be stationed in the elevator during operation, no working phone is required during temporary operation. The operator will be required to have some form of 2-way communication.

When the inspection report and fee is received in this office, the inspector is certifying the elevator is safe for this type service. If there are any questions concerning this temporary certificate of operation from any interested party, please contact Ralph Pate at 334. 242.3066.