Navigate California Cal/OSHA (DOSH) Elevator Unit permit and inspection process
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Steps
Before installation or major alteration, submit a Letter of Intent to the local DOSH Elevator District Office along with engineering plans/specifications signed by a licensed engineer or architect.
Wait for the district office to confirm all documentation and required tests are complete before scheduling an inspection.
Pass the Acceptance Inspection performed by a certified DOSH inspector before placing the conveyance into service — it cannot legally operate before this.
For existing units, submit a Re-inspection Request Form up to 30 days before the current permit's expiration date to the correct district office.
If a Preliminary Order (deficiency notice) is issued, complete corrections, send written notice to the district office, and pay the resulting invoice within 60 days.
Known gotchas
Inspections will not be scheduled until the district office confirms paperwork and required tests are complete — incomplete submissions cause delays, not automatic scheduling.
Jurisdiction is by district office tied to the equipment's address — confirm the correct district office before filing, since misrouted filings stall the process.
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