Elevator Inspector’s 10-Point Arrival Checklist

1. Verify Certificate Frame & Inspection Posting

Confirm the inspection certificate posted inside the elevator cab.
Check that the frame is secure, legible, and contains the current certificate.

2. Check Elevator Machine Room Access

Ensure machine room door is:
- Self-closing, self-locking
- Clearly labeled (e.g., “ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM”)
- Accessible only to authorized personnel

3. Confirm Elevator Identification Signage

Elevator ID signage posted above or beside cab door (e.g., “Elevator 1”).

4. Inspect Jamb Plate Floor Number Signage

Both sides of elevator entrance at each floor must:
- Display raised floor number
- Include Braille
- Use contrasting colors and meet ADA standards

5. Verify Fire Emergency Instruction Signage

Check for the “IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRS” sign at each landing.
- Must include:
  - Flame pictogram
  - Raised lettering and Braille
  - Placement next to call button

6. Check Capacity Plate Inside Car

Capacity plate must clearly state:
- Max weight (in lbs or kg)
- Max number of persons
Plate should be securely mounted and easy to read.

7. Inspect Cleanliness & Condition of Pit and Machine Room

Pit and room must be:
- Clean, dry, well-lit
- Free of debris, oil, or storage items

8. Test Operational Functionality

Inspector may ride the elevator to:
- Check leveling accuracy at floors
- Observe for abnormal sounds, vibration, or delays
- Verify door reopening and emergency stop

9. Review Elevator Logs and Maintenance Records

Inspector may request to see:
- Maintenance logs
- Violation corrections
- Proof of monthly inspections by a licensed company

10. Test Firefighter Emergency Operation (FEO)

In buildings required to have Firefighter Phase I & II:
- Confirm proper operation of FEO key switch
- Test recall and manual operation modes

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