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. (Excludes Cities of Milwaukee and Madison.)
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:
- DIS staff. (Districts 1,2,3 Ed Sabo / Districts 4,5,6 Mark Urban)
- A licensed elevator inspector of an inspection provider contracted by DIS. (Districts 1,2 NEIS ATIS / Districts 3,4,5,6 ATIS)
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 DIS. (Districts 1,2 NEIS ATIS / Districts 3,4,5,6 ATIS)