815 KAR 4:010 (eff. Mar 1, 2022): annual inspection to the standards incorporated in 815 KAR 7:120, the 2018 Kentucky Building Code, Fourth Edition (Feb 2024, 2015 IBC base, eff. Dec 3, 2024); KRS 198B.490 requires ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A17.3. Enforced by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (Elevator Inspection Section) under KRS 198B.490; issues certificates of operation and construction permits. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Every elevator, chairlift, fixed guideway system and platform lift needs an annual inspection and certificate of operation. New or altered units need a permit first under 815 KAR 4:025, issued only to Kentucky-licensed elevator contractors, with two inspections included. KRS 198B.490 requires review of new standard editions within 12 months.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
Proposed amendments to 815 KAR 4:010 and 4:025 pending, not yet effective; the LRC proposed text, now marked 'Amended at ARRS Committee', shows passenger $150 (now $125), traction $150 for the first ten stories plus $25 per added ten (now $125 plus $10), freight $250, escalator $170. CONFLICT: DHBC lists filing Apr 10, 2026; LRC page shows filed Aug 11, 2026. Effective date not yet set
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.
815 KAR 4:010 (eff. Mar 1, 2022): annual inspection to the standards incorporated in 815 KAR 7:120, the 2018 Kentucky Building Code, Fourth Edition (Feb 2024, 2015 IBC base, eff. Dec 3, 2024); KRS 198B.490 requires ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A17.3. Every elevator, chairlift, fixed guideway system and platform lift needs an annual inspection and certificate of operation. New or altered units need a permit first under 815 KAR 4:025, issued only to Kentucky-licensed elevator contractors, with two inspections included. KRS 198B.490 requires review of new standard editions within 12 months.
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (Elevator Inspection Section) under KRS 198B.490; issues certificates of operation and construction permits.
Rulemaking pending. Proposed amendments to 815 KAR 4:010 and 4:025 pending, not yet effective; the LRC proposed text, now marked 'Amended at ARRS Committee', shows passenger $150 (now $125), traction $150 for the first ten stories plus $25 per added ten (now $125 plus $10), freight $250, escalator $170. CONFLICT: DHBC lists filing Apr 10, 2026; LRC page shows filed Aug 11, 2026. Effective date not yet set
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