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Under
The Elevator Act, the
elevator inspection program is structured to allow Mechanical and Engineering to focus
resources where they are needed most.
With a mandate to help ensure that all
elevating devices are safe for operation, Mechanical and Engineering assesses each
installation according to its age, maintenance condition and history, inspection history
and the inherent risk based on its type and determines how long the elevator may be
operated between inspections. Higher risk installations are issued six month
operating permits while those with proven records in stable environments may be permitted
for up to three years.
In addition to inspecting and permitting passenger and
freight elevators, the inspection program extends to escalators, dumbwaiter, hand-powered
elevators, personnel hoists, ski lifts and handicap elevators.
Although Mechanical and Engineering does not
licence
trades under the Elevator Act, the work of inspectors in the field both fosters and
enforces high performance standards from elevator mechanics.
Applying for an Elevator or Lift Device Inspection
Elevator inspectors see each installation before the
permit expires. In addition to inspecting existing installations,
Mechanical and Engineering also approves designs for new installations. Inspectors
conduct a start-up inspection of new installations before adding them to the regular role
of inspections.
How To Contact Your Inspector
Elevator
Inspectors generally work
in one geographical area. Although inspectors are
rotated periodically, you can generally assume that the
inspector you saw last year will be the one you see
again this year. To speak with or correspond with your
inspector, please consult the contact information
below. If you are unsure who your inspector is, please
call the Mechanical and Engineering switchboard for
help: (204) 945-3373. In addition, you may also
contact the Senior Elevator and Life Device Inspector at
794-8097.
Elevator and Life Device Program Fee Information:
Please consult the following documents for information on inspection fees.
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