Current Elevator Code

City of Detroit licensed  Elevator Contractor

The Elevator Inspection Team of the Construction Division of Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental is responsible for, but not limited to the examination and licensing of elevator journeypersons and contractors, inspections of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, wheelchair devices, complaint investigations, and reporting of elevator accidents. The team also approves the registration of elevator licenses and handles elevator code questions.

As of October 1st, 2019, the Elevator Division has introduced the new 2019 City of Detroit Elevator Code - Article IX, which in accordance with Section 3(k) of the Michigan Home Rule City Act, being MCL 117.3(k) has officially adopted, with Exceptions/Additions, the following Code Requirements (see Page 2).

Information related to elevator licensing and inspection.

• Elevator Operator Checklist.  Currently this required Board of Appeals hearing-application.
• Elevator Journeyman Checklist
• Elevator Contractor Checklist

Create account in Accela Portal
Contractors connect license account to permit account
Apply for a permit on-line through Accela Portal
or
Complete and submit permit application in License and Permits office

Owner will need copy of deed and identification (state, driver's license or passport)

After submitting your application, you can expect to get your permit in about 10 days.

BSEED Fee Schedule

Schedule Permit Inspection in Accela Portal or in Construction Division Office

Elevator Permit

Upon issuance of permit, please contact the Construction divison for inspection and issuance of certificates (CoO and CoA).

10 Days