What is likely happening
Dead fixtures are often a wiring or controller issue. It is usually a service item, but it is worth confirming there is no fault in the safety circuit behind it.
What you can safely check
- Note which buttons or floors are affected.
What an inspector will look at
- Fixtures and wiring
- Controller inputs
Does this affect compliance?
Car lighting and signals are checked at inspection.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent if the in-car lighting is out.
We can help with this
Elevator and conveyance inspection is something Insparisk does nationwide. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request elevator and conveyance inspectionTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.