Elevator services

The division provides permit and safety inspection services for elevators. Elevators, escalators, chair lifts, and other devices require operating permits as well as installation, alteration, and modernization permits.

Permits

Elevator permits are available for purchase online:

Online guides are available to help you pay for permits or print reports:

Inspections

General safety inspections (operating permit inspections) are scheduled by the inspector every two years.

For Installation, alteration, or modernization inspections, contact the inspector in your area to schedule an inspection. Contact the inspector in your area.

Ownership and billing party changes

Ownership and billing changes must be submitted in writing.
You can update your information online .

Resources

Forms and applications

Accident reports

The state records any accident that occurs on an elevator, escalator, lift, or other equipment regulated by the Oregon Elevator Safety Program. When an accident is caused by the equipment, or when an injured person needs hospital care, ORS 460.045(7) requires the following:

Shut the equipment down immediately
Contact the Chief Elevator Inspector via the 24-hour accident line: 503-991-8977
Do not alter, repair, or put equipment back into service until it has been examined by a state elevator inspector
File an elevator accident report with the division. Reports are filed online. Download the instructions.

This reporting process does not supersede any other law or rule requirements, such as reporting to the appropriate insurer or Oregon OSHA in the event of a workplace injury.