Category 1 and Category 5 testing, periodic inspections, and DOB-compliant witnessing for elevators, escalators, and conveyances throughout New York City.
New York City requires all elevators, escalators, and other conveyance devices to undergo regular testing and inspection. The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) mandates specific test types at defined intervals to ensure passenger safety and code compliance.
Insparisk provides licensed, independent inspection and witnessing services for all NYC elevator testing requirements. We handle scheduling, testing coordination, and DOB filing so you stay compliant without the administrative burden.
Required annually for all elevators. Tests safety devices without full-load or full-speed operation.
Comprehensive full-load, full-speed testing required every 5 years.
Regular inspections to verify ongoing compliance between major tests.
Independent third-party witnessing for tests performed by your elevator contractor.
Our NYC elevator inspection services cover all conveyance devices regulated by the NYC DOB:
Thinking about changing your current elevator inspection provider? Read our guide on how to switch elevator inspection agencies in NYC, including DOB filing requirements, timing, and what to watch for during the transition. New to the schedule itself? See how often elevators need to be inspected, including Category 1 and Category 5 testing.
Every elevator in New York City requires a Category 1 safety test annually, plus a comprehensive Category 5 full-load, full-speed test once every 5 years.
Category 1 is the annual test of safety devices performed without full-load or full-speed operation. Category 5 is the more comprehensive test performed every 5 years with the rated load at full speed, including governor, buffer, and braking tests.
Tests must be witnessed by a DOB-approved inspection agency that is independent of the company maintaining the elevator, and the results must be filed with the DOB within 30 days.
Yes. We provide independent third-party witnessing of tests run by your elevator maintenance company, including documentation, deficiency identification, and DOB filing on your behalf.
Missed or late filings lead to DOB violations and civil penalties, and any violations must be corrected within the specified timeframe with an affirmation of correction filed. We track your deadlines so tests are completed and filed on time.
All conveyance devices regulated by the DOB: passenger and freight elevators, escalators and moving walks, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts and LULA elevators, material lifts, and private residence elevators.
Don't wait for DOB violations. Get your elevators tested and filed on time.
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