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Safety Testing & Code Compliance

Elevator safety testing and code compliance

Periodic testing confirms that your elevator's safety systems work as designed. We perform required tests and inspections and help you understand and act on the results.

Elevator safety testing in progress

Overview

Building owners are responsible for keeping elevators tested and in compliance with applicable codes. What's required depends on the type of equipment and the agency that inspects elevators in your area.

We'll help you understand what testing your equipment needs, perform the work, and correct items identified during testing or a state inspection.

Testing and inspection services

  • Annual testing

  • Category 1 testing

    Periodic tests of safety devices and systems, typically performed every year.

  • Category 5 testing

    More extensive tests, including full-load safety tests on traction elevators, typically performed every five years.

  • Load testing

    Confirms the equipment operates safely with its rated load.

  • Fire service / fire recall testing

    Verifies the elevator responds correctly to fire recall and firefighter operation.

  • ADA-related functionality testing

    Door timing, signals, and accessibility features.

  • Safety-device inspection

  • Compliance-related evaluations

Testing requirements vary by equipment type and jurisdiction. Test outcomes depend on the condition of the equipment; we'll tell you plainly what we find and what it will take to correct it.

Safety Testing

How testing works

  1. Review your equipment

    We confirm the equipment type and which tests are due.

  2. Perform the testing

    Tests are scheduled and completed with as little disruption to tenants as practical.

  3. Report and correct

    You'll get clear results. If anything needs attention, we'll explain the correction and next steps.

More services

All services

Preventative Maintenance

Scheduled service that keeps equipment running reliably, catches wear early, and helps reduce unexpected downtime.

Emergency & Corrective Repairs

Troubleshooting and repair for shutdowns, door problems, controller faults, and mechanical or electrical failures. Emergency service available.

Modernization & Upgrades

Controller, motor, pump, and electrical upgrades that improve reliability and replace obsolete parts — often without replacing the entire elevator.

Emergency Service Available

Need Elevator Service?

Tell us about your property, equipment, or service needs and our team can review your request.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about your equipment or our services? Send a message and we'll get back to you by phone or email.

Office

Fife, Washington

115 54th Ave E, Fife, WA 98424

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Office hours

Monday – Friday

6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Service area

Washington State

Commercial properties statewide

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