Elevator, lift, escalator, and dumbwaiter inspections are provided by Industry Services Division staff and independent certified inspection agencies (Who does what? - More information on the inspection system). IS also examines plans, offers consultation, issues certificates of operation, offers education, and monitors those independent inspectors. Elevator inspector credentials are administered by IS.
Questions regarding the Elevators & Conveyances code can be sent to
DSPSSBElevatorTech@wi.gov.
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State of Wisconsin Conveyance Inspection Information
(Excludes the Cities of Milwaukee and Madison)
Effective April 1, 2017
Per SPS 318.1011 Conveyances (elevators, dumbwaiters, Type B material lifts, escalators, vertical and inclined platform lifts and stairway chairlifts) in the State of Wisconsin are required to be inspected at time of installation and after alterations, repairs and replacement of certain components. All conveyances, other than elevators and dumbwaiters that serve single dwelling units are required to be inspected annually. The issuance and renewal of a permit to operate is contingent upon a compliant inspection.
Inspection of new installations and covered alterations, repairs or replacement of components
Per SPS 318.1011(2)(a) these inspections may be performed only by the following:
- The department. (District 3 John Kastner / District 5 Mark Urban)
- A licensed elevator inspector of an inspection provider contracted by the department. (Districts 1, 4 ATIS / District 2 NEIS)
Annual Inspections
Owners may contract with a private inspection company for annual inspections. If an owner does not contract with a private inspection company the inspection will be performed by a licensed elevator inspector of an inspection provider contracted by the department. (Districts 1, 3, 4, 5 ATIS / District 2 NEIS)
Forms
| Form | Description |
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Guidance
| Explanation of the Use of Various Industry Services Elevator Forms |
SBD-22
SBD-22
| Conveyance Application for Review (R09/2014) (PDF)
Conveyance Application for Review (R09/2014 (fill-in)
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| Conveyance Plan Instructions | Conveyance Plan Submittal Instructions (R09/2014) |
| SBD-10663-E | Regulated Object Inspection Report (R10/2015) |
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SBD-4341 | Inspection Report and Orders (Continued) (R07/2011) |
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SBD-10782 | Elevator / Escalator Accident Report (R10/2015) |
Electric Acceptance Checklist
Electric Acceptance Checklist
| Initial Electric Elevator Acceptance Checklist (R01/2015) (PDF)
Initial Electric Elevator Acceptance Checklist (R01/2015) (fill-in)
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Hydraulic Acceptance Checklist
Hydraulic Acceptance Checklist
| Initial Hydraulic Elevator Acceptance Checklist (R01/2015) (PDF)
Initial Hydraulic Elevator Acceptance Checklist (R01/2015) (fill-in)
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SBD-Cat-1E
SBD-Cat-1E
| SBD Cat 1E Except Esc Cat 1 Tests (R02/2016) (PDF)
SBD Cat 1E Except Esc Cat 1 Tests (R02/2016) (fill-in)
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SBD-2E-E
SBD-2E-E
| SBD 2E-E Cat 5 Safety Gov (R03/2016) (PDF)
SBD 2E-E Cat 5 Safety Gov (R03/2016) (fill-in)
|
SBD-3E-E
SBD-3E-E | SBD 3E-E Pre-1994 In-Ground Hydr (R03/2016) (PDF)
SBD 3E-E Pre-1994 In-Ground Hydr (R03/2016) (fill-in) |
SBD-6E
SBD-6E
| SBD 6E Cat 1 Esc Moving Walk (R09/2015) (PDF)
SBD 6E Cat 1 Esc Moving Walk (R09/2015) (fill-in)
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| SBD-9890X | Application for Review, Petition for Variance |
SBD-10872 Cat-5E
SBD-10872 Cat-5E
| SBD 10872 Cat 5E Conveyance Category 5 Periodic Tests (R09/2015) (PDF)
SBD 10872 Cat 5E Conveyance Category 5 Periodic Tests (R09/2015) (fill-in)
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Permit & Invoice Questions
Please email DSPSSBInspectionSupport@Wi.gov to update the owner and/or address, to request a replacement permit to operate, or to answer a general invoice inquiry question.