Who issues elevator permits/inspects elevators?
Elevator permits are issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations – Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit. Their office is located at 121 Spear St. Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94105, or you may call (415) 356-6579 or visit http://www.dir.ca.gov. If the elevator is under construction, the Department of Building Inspection, Inspection Services – Building Inspection Division would have limited jurisdiction (location of unit, air, American Disability Act shaft walls, etc.) If the elevator serves a commercial property, the Department of Building Inspection, Inspection Services – Building Inspection Division can investigate complaints for safety reasons and if need be, contact the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations – Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit, as well as issue a Notice of Violation. If the elevator is in residential apartments, units and hotels, please call the Department of Building Inspection, Housing Inspection/Code Enforcement – Housing Insp
