Registration Process and Forms - Elevator and Escalator Safety
Each Elevator unit intended to be installed in the State of Maryland (including Alterations) is required to be registered (download the Application for Registration of Elevator Units form (Word)). Once a registration is received, an inspection request form will be sent to the owner.
A final acceptance inspection must be scheduled 60 days in advance of the anticipated completion date. To schedule a final inspection, the Contractor or Owner must submit to the Safety Inspection Unit a completed Inspection Request Form. After receiving the request, the Safety Inspection Unit will contact the Contractor or Owner to confirm the inspection date.
Inspection scheduling is contingent upon availability of State resources.
Re-Registration of Elevator Units:
After an elevator is placed into service and a certificate is issued, the owner or lessee shall periodically re-register the elevator unit with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry 30 days prior to the expiration of the certificate.
If you have any questions concerning the Elevator Safety Law or Owner/Contractor responsibilities, please contact the Safety Inspection Unit.
Below is a list of commonly used forms necessary to the registration and inspection process of new and existing elevator units.
User Forms
- Application for Registration of Elevator Units (Word) -
Use this form for any new installation, alteration/modification, or new machine room-less elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, or moving walk. Please register 60 days prior to completion date of any new unit. - Re-Registration Form (Word) -
Use this form to re-register an elevator unit. After an elevator unit is placed into service and a certificate is issued, the owner or lessee shall periodically re-register the elevator unit with the Commissioner of Labor and Industry 30 days prior to the expiration of the certificate. Any changes in owner, site, or mailing information is also noted on this form while re-registering. - Registration/Inspection Request for Workman's Hoist (Word) -
Use this form to register a new installation of a Workman's Hoist. This form is also used to request an inspection of a new Workman's Hoist or to request a "90 Day Test" inspection of an existing Workman's Hoist. - Inspection Request Form (Word) -
Use this form to process and schedule an inspection with the Elevator Safety Unit. - Change of Ownership, Building Name, or Mailing Address Form (Word) -
Use this form when there is any change in owner, site, or mailing information pertaining to any single or multiple unit/s. - Adoption Dates for Elevator Codes (Word) -
This is an informative listing adoption dates for Elevator Codes. - Unit Placed Out Of Service Form (Word)
This is an informative document detailing the code requirements to place a unit out of service.
For additional information, contact:
Division of Labor and Industry
Elevator and Escalator Safety
10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160
Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
410-767-2990
Fax: 410-333-7721
e-mail: SAFE.4U@maryland.gov
Emergency telephone number: 410-767-2350