20 CAR Part 881 (Elevator Safety Board): ASME A17.1-2019 and A18.1-2020 for new work (881-111), A17.3-2005 or the code at installation, whichever is more stringent, for existing (881-113), A17.2-2023 for inspections (881-114); 881-101, -111, -112 and -114 carry Ark. R. 2026-106 effective Sept 3, 2026. Enforced by Arkansas Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Elevator Safety Board / Elevator Inspection Division. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Passenger elevators and escalators are inspected yearly, no later than 30 days before certificate expiration. Load tests: traction every 5 years, hydraulic every 3 years, escalators and walks yearly. Inspection fee $350. Tests need a licensed mechanic with a state inspector present. Confirm applicability with the Elevator Safety Section.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; 881-114 re-read Oct 19, 2026 (A17.2-2023; Ark. R. 2026-106, eff. Sept 3, 2026); the Part 881 landing page still shows only older codification notes
There is no federal elevator inspection program; the state or city program below is the whole obligation, with ASME A17.1 and A17.3 as the referenced standards.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
20 CAR Part 881 (Elevator Safety Board): ASME A17.1-2019 and A18.1-2020 for new work (881-111), A17.3-2005 or the code at installation, whichever is more stringent, for existing (881-113), A17.2-2023 for inspections (881-114); 881-101, -111, -112 and -114 carry Ark. R. 2026-106 effective Sept 3, 2026. Passenger elevators and escalators are inspected yearly, no later than 30 days before certificate expiration. Load tests: traction every 5 years, hydraulic every 3 years, escalators and walks yearly. Inspection fee $350. Tests need a licensed mechanic with a state inspector present. Confirm applicability with the Elevator Safety Section.
Arkansas Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Elevator Safety Board / Elevator Inspection Division.
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