​Elevators & Conveyances

​​Elevator, lift, escalator, and dumbwaiter inspections are provided by the Division of Industry Services (DIS) staff and independent certified inspection agencies (Who does what - More information on the inspection system). DIS examines plans, offers consultation, issues certificates of operation, offers education, and monitors those independent inspectors. Elevator inspector credentials are administered by DIS.

Questions regarding the elevators and c​onveyances code can be sent to DSPSSBElevatorTech@wisconsin.gov.


Report an Accident

To report an elevator, escalator, or dumbwaiter accident during regular business hours please call 608-622-6587.  After hours, weekends or holidays, please call Wisconsin Emergency Management after-hours incident reporting at 1(800) 943-0003 ext. 2 for assistance​.​​

Permit and Invoice Questions

​Please email eSLAsupport@wis​consin.gov​ to update the owner and/or address, to request a replacement permit to operate, or to answer a general invoice inquiry question.


  1. Start at the Plan Review page for general information on electronically submitting to DIS.
  2. DIS provides required plan review for the following elevator systems:
    • ​New installations
    • Cove​red remodels
    • Passenger elevators
    • Freight elevators
    • Inclined elevators
    • Limited-use limited-application (LULA) elevators
    • Power sidewalk elevators
    • Special purpose personnel elevators
    • ​Part V elevators
    • Stage elevators
    • Type B material lifts
    • Dumbwaiters
    • Escalators
    • Moving walks
    • Vertical platform lifts
    • Inclined platform lifts
    • Stairway chair lifts​
  3. Start your plan review application on the eSLA portal​

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:

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

Annual Inspection​s

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)

​FormDescription
Conveyance Plan Instructions
​Conveyance Plan Submittal Instructions
SBD-10663-E
Regulated Object Inspection Report​
​SBD-4341​Inspection Report and Orders (Continued)
​SBD-10782
SBD-10782
​Elevator / Escalator Accident Report (PDF)
Elevator / Escalator Accident Report (fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Electric & Hydraulic Elevator Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Commercial Electric & Hydraulic Elevator Inspection Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Commercial Electric & Hydraulic Elevator Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Accep​tance) Commercial Electric & Hydraulic Elevator Inspection Checklist (fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Escalator ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Commercial Escalator​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Commercial Escalator Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Escalator Checklist ​(fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Inclined Platform Lift Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Commercial Inclined Platform Lift Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Commercial Inclined Platform Lift Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Commercial ​Inclined Platform Lift Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Stairway Chairlift Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Commercial Stairway Chairlift Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Commercial Stairway Chairlift Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Stairway Chairlift​ Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Vertical Platform Lift Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Commercial Vertical Platform Lift Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Commercial Vertical Platform Lift Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Commercial Vertical Platform Lift​ Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
​​Dumbwaiter and Type B Material Lift New (Acceptance) Inspection Checklist
Dumbwaiter and Type B Material Lift New (Acceptance) Inspection Checklist
​Dumbwaiter and Type B Material Lift New (Acceptance) Inspection Checklist (PDF)
Dumbwaiter and Type B Material Lift New (Acceptance) Inspection Checklist (fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Moving Walk Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Moving Walk Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Moving Walk Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Moving Walk​ Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Elevator Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Elevator Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Private Residence Elevator Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Elevator Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Inclined Elevator Inspection ​Checklist
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Inclined Elevator Inspection​ Checklist
​New (Acceptance) Private Residence Inclined ​​Elevator Inspection Checklist (PDF)
New (Acceptance) Private Residence Inclined Elevator Inspection Checklist ​(fill-in)
SBD-Cat-1E
SBD-Cat-1E
​SBD Cat 1E Except Esc Cat 1 Tests (PDF)
SBD Cat 1E Except Esc Cat 1 Tests (fill-in)
SBD-2E-E
SBD-2E-E
​SBD 2E-E Cat 5 Safety Gov (PDF)
SBD 2E-E Cat 5 Safety Gov (fill-in)
​SBD-3E-E
SBD-3E-E
​SBD 3E-E Pre-1994 In-Ground Hydr (PDF)
SBD 3E-E Pre-1994 In-Ground Hydr (fill-in)
​SBD-6E
SBD-6E
SBD 6E Cat 1 Esc Moving Walk​ (PDF)
SBD 6E Cat 1 Esc Moving Walk (fill-in)
SBD-10872 Cat-5E
SBD-10872 Cat-5E
​SBD 10872 Cat 5E Conveyance Category 5 Periodic Tests (PDF)
SBD 10872 Cat 5E Conveyance Category 5 Periodic Tests (fill-in)

DocumentDescription
​Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment​Evaluating Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment
Testing of Conveyances​Accuracy Of Elevator Test Reports
​Info for Owners​Information for Owners of Conveyances Serving Commercial Building in Wisconsin
​Addition of Sprinklers​Addition of Sprinkler to an Existing Elevator
​Elevator Key Locations​Location of Keys for Access to Elevator Equipment and Firefighters Emergency Operation
Valve Procedures​Testing, Inspecting, Witnessing, and Sealing of Hydraulic Elevator Control Valves
Jack Test​Testing of Elevator In-Ground Hydraulic Jacks
​Skirt/Step Performance​Escalator Skirt/Step Performance Index
Maintenance Records​Maintenance Records
​New Construction - Sprinklers​Building-Elevator Code Coordination: Examples of Sprinkler, Smoke, Heat Detector Location
​New Product Approval​Conveyance Program New Product Approval
​Accessing Hoistways​Accessing Elevator Hoistways
​Compliance Investigations​Compliance Investigations
Inspection of Private Residence​Inspections of Elevators and Dumbwaiters Serving 1 & 2 Family Dwellings
​Residential Type Elevators in Commercial Buildings​Periodic Inspections and Tests of Residential Type Elevators Serving Commercial Buildings
Door Clearances for Residential Type Elevators​​Life-Safety Hazard - Door Clearances for Residential Type Elevators in Commercial Buildings and Residences
​Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Inside Elevator Cars​Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Inside Elevator Cars​
​Department Agent Inspection​Department Agent Inspection
Stairway Chairlifts​Stairway Chairlifts Memo
​Interlock Notice​Honeywell Interlock Safety Notice
Supervising Professional Responsibilities​Supervising Professional Responsibilities for Plan Submittal
Elevator Telephone Performance​Elevator and Lift Telephone Performance Requirements
Wisconsin Elevator Code Important Dates
Important Dates in Wisconsin Elevator Code History​

Placing a Commercial Conveyance Out of Service or Removing from a Building or Site

 Removing or Out-Of-Service Conveyances
​Ventilation Requirements for Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms
Ventilation Requirements for Elevator Hoistways and Machine Rooms
Smoke Doors and Smoke Curtains at Elevator Entrances
Smoke Doors and Smoke Curtains at Elevator Entrances