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California - Elevator, Ride, & Tramway Unit
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The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)

California Labor Code

The Elevator, Ride and Tramway (ERT) Unit

Elevator Unit

  Circular Letter E-08-01 - The new regulations took effect on May 1st, 2008.  

Elevator Safety Orders (ESO)

Group 1 - Administrative Regulations

Group 1 regulations apply to existing and new elevator installations.

Group 2 - Existing Elevator Installations

Group 2 regulations apply to existing elevators installed prior to October 25, 1998. Italicized paragraphs, sentences, or phrases apply to all existing elevators while non-italicized apply to elevators installed after 1970 or after the date the regulation was adopted.

Group 3 - New Elevator Installations

Group 3 regulations apply to new elevators installed after October 25, 1998.

Group 4 - Conveyance Installations For Which the Installation Contract Was Signed On or After May 1, 2008

Group 4 regulations apply to new elevators for which the installation contract was signed on or after May 1, 2008.

What are some of the changes?
Pay particular attention to this information for elevators...General Requirements.

Circular Letters

Letters of importance for owners and contractors.

Approved Devices

Devices (governors, safeties, buffers, and door/gate interlocks and contacts) approved for use in California.

Solid State Controllers

Controllers approved for use in California.

Suggested Letter of Intent (Intent to Install Form)

Sample of a letter of intent to install or alter a conveyance.

Variance Request - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board

Description of variance procedures. Used to obtain a permanent variance.

Variance application form in PDF format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Forms

Certified Qualified Conveyance (Elevator) Company (CQCC)

Certified Qualified Conveyance (Elevator) Company (CQCC) - Application for Renewal

Application for Certification as a Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM)

Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (CCCM) - Application for Renewal

Temporary Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic (TCCCM)

Article 8. Elevator Inspection Fee Schedule - Section 344.30. Conveyance Inspection Program Fees

Contact Information for the Elevator, Ride and Tramway (ERT) Unit

To report an accident or incident call the nearest Elevator, Ride, & Tramway Office.

Elevator Codes in Use

3140. Application. "The Elevator Safety Orders shall apply if any difference exists between the Elevator Safety Orders and ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1-2003; and ASCE 21, Part 1, 1996 edition, Part 2, 1998 edition, and Part 3, 2000 edition; or any other code, document or standard referenced in ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1-2003; and ASCE 21, Part 1, 1996 edition, Part 2, 1998 edition, and Part 3, 2000 edition." As you can see, California is using the 2004 edition of ASME A17.1 with some exceptions and amendments for new installations. Each section of the Elevator Safety Orders is preferenced with a paragraph stating the exceptions, if any, and the "incorporated by reference" citation.

Electrical Code in Use

Located at the bottom of page 70-xiii in the 2004 edition of the California Electrical Code is the following statement..."DOSH has not adopted the 1996, 1999, or the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code. The 1995 edition of the California Electrical Code remains effective." This means that devices installed under the current California Elevator Safety Orders will be using the 1993 National Electrical Code with a few exceptions and amendments by the state. (See this page for more info.)

Inspector Licensing Information

This section of the Elevator Safety Orders outlines the requirements for certified inspectors in California. Essentially, the State of California, the City of Los Angeles, and qualified inspectors employed by insurance companies are performing inspections in the State of California. Federal property, Indian tribal land, and private residences that are required by the local authority having jurisdiction to complete an inspection generally require the inspection to be performed by a QEI certified inspector. Some entities require proof of general liability insurance as well.

Also see - Inspector Licensing Information in the California Labor Code Section 7311 through 7311.4. Scroll down a little more than halfway.

Mechanic Licensing Information

Scroll down a little more than halfway to Section 7311 through 7311.4 for certified qualified conveyance inspector, company, and mechanic requirements.

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