Elevators and Related Devices
Inspections, Permit application, Handouts, Checklists
Annual Inspections Program
The State of MN now requires periodic inspections of elevators and related devices. The City of Minneapolis will be contacting owners/managers to arrange for these inspections.
Please make sure that the keys, registration cards, and identification/floor plans are up-to-date and available for the inspector. Refer to the documents below for additional information.
Annual Inspections Handout for Owners (PDF)
Annual Inspections Handout for Contractors (PDF)
Please follow these instructions to fill out the permit application for Elevator Annual Inspections orders.
Annual Inspections Permit Application Instructions (pdf)
Sample Permit Application for Annual Inspections Work (pdf)
Sample RFS (Orders) for Annual Inspections (pdf)
Elevator Permit Application (pdf)
Elevator Permit Fee Schedule
Safety Test forms
Elevator Test Report-cable (PDF)
Elevator Test Report-Rope and Hydraulic (PDF)
New Installations and Modernizations
The City of Minneapolis has new procedures regarding inspections of new installations.
NEW: Contractors now need to fill out the Ready to Inspect (pdf) checklist and return it to the City of Minneapolis before calling to schedule a final inspection on elevators. If the installation is not complete and ready for final inspection when the inspection is performed after a "Ready to Inspect" checklist is submitted, the contractor may be subject to a penalty as provided in MN State code Sections 326B.081 to 326B.085 in addition to the rescheduling delay.
Permit Application and Fees
Please follow these instructions when applying for a permit for work that is NOT annual inspections orders
Sample Permit Application for work other than Annual Inspections (pdf)
Elevator Permit Application (pdf)
Elevator Permit Fee Schedule
Additional Information and Forms
More information on Elevator Permits
Elevator After Hours Inspection Request form
Elevator Inspector Maps (pdf)
Need Help? Call 311
Need help with rescheduling your Elevator Annual Inspection appointment? Call 311
Have an elevator accident or incident to report? Call 311
Helpful Sites
State of MN Elevator Inspection and Installation
MN Electrical Licensing and Inspection
MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
MN Construction Codes and Licensing Division Review (CCLD Review newsletter)
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Last updated Aug. 24, 2012