Michigan Elevator Code, R 408.7001-408.8695 (eff. Jun 27, 2023): ASME A17.1-2016, A17.2-2017, A17.3-2017, A17.6-2017, A18.1-2017, A90.1-2009. Enforced by LARA Bureau of Construction Codes, Elevator Section (state inspection; annual certificate of operation) with the Elevator Safety Board under 1967 PA 227; cities, villages or townships with comparable elevator ordinances are exempt (MCL 408.805). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Rule text (read Oct 18, 2026): periodic inspection at least every 12 months for most elevators and every 24 months for some devices such as lifts; power elevators maintained at least every 90 days (some devices every 180 days) by a licensed journeyperson. Existing units follow the older-installation rule.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
BCC code-books page re-read Oct 27, 2026: Elevator Code (A17.1-2016, A18.1-2017, A90.1-2009) effective Jun 27, 2023; draft 2025-54 LR is not listed on BCC's currently-open page, so its stage is unknown. Elevator Section notice: Certificate of Operation fee must be paid with permit fees from Feb 1, 2026
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.
Michigan Elevator Code, R 408.7001-408.8695 (eff. Jun 27, 2023): ASME A17.1-2016, A17.2-2017, A17.3-2017, A17.6-2017, A18.1-2017, A90.1-2009. Rule text (read Oct 18, 2026): periodic inspection at least every 12 months for most elevators and every 24 months for some devices such as lifts; power elevators maintained at least every 90 days (some devices every 180 days) by a licensed journeyperson. Existing units follow the older-installation rule.
LARA Bureau of Construction Codes, Elevator Section (state inspection; annual certificate of operation) with the Elevator Safety Board under 1967 PA 227; cities, villages or townships with comparable elevator ordinances are exempt (MCL 408.805).
Rulemaking pending. BCC code-books page re-read Oct 27, 2026: Elevator Code (A17.1-2016, A18.1-2017, A90.1-2009) effective Jun 27, 2023; draft 2025-54 LR is not listed on BCC's currently-open page, so its stage is unknown. Elevator Section notice: Certificate of Operation fee must be paid with permit fees from Feb 1, 2026
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