Who Should I Contact When Often Should Elevators Be Inspected?

Who Should I Contact and How Often Should Elevators Be Inspected? Quick Answer: Contact a state-licensed elevator inspection company or your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — in Florida, that’s the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — and schedule inspections at least annually, with routine maintenance checks every 1–3 months depending on elevator […]
who is the ahj for elevators in maryland

Who Is the AHJ for Elevators in Maryland? Direct Answer: The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for elevators in Maryland is the Maryland Department of Labor’s Elevator Safety Program, which operates under the Division of Labor and Industry and enforces the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators statewide. The Maryland Department of Labor’s Elevator […]
Elevator Stuck Between Floors Who To Call

Elevator Stuck Between Floors: Who to Call and What to Do Right Now Quick Answer: If an elevator is stuck between floors, call 911 immediately if anyone is trapped inside, then contact a licensed elevator service company — such as Axxiom Elevator Florida — to perform a safe mechanical rescue and diagnose the underlying fault […]
Emergency Elevator Repair Pompano Beach

Emergency Elevator Repair in Pompano Beach, FL: Complete FAQ Guide Quick Answer: Emergency elevator repair in Pompano Beach, FL is available 24/7 from certified technicians who respond within 1–4 hours to address entrapments, mechanical failures, and code violations — with Axxiom Elevator Florida providing licensed, ASME A17.1-compliant emergency service throughout Broward County. A licensed elevator […]
Elevator Inspection Requirements by State

Elevator Inspection Requirements by State: 2025–2026 Data Guide | Axxiom Elevator Florida Elevator Inspection Requirements by State: Complete 2025–2026 Data & Compliance Guide Direct Answer: Elevator inspection requirements vary significantly by state, but the majority of U.S. states mandate annual inspections for commercial elevators, with 38 states enforcing state-level oversight and the remaining states delegating […]
What Is the Florida Single Plunger Brake Requirement?

Florida building owners, property managers, HOAs, and facility operators are facing an important elevator safety compliance deadline that could impact thousands of existing elevator systems across the state. Under Florida Elevator Code Section 3.8.4.1, all existing traction elevators equipped with single plunger brakes must comply with updated safety requirements no later than August 1, 2028. […]