UCC Elevator Safety Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-12): most recent edition of ASME A17.1, A18.1 or A90.1 referenced in the building subcode (IBC/2024 NJ ed. since Aug 17, 2026; edition year not stated in 5:23-12); ASME A17.3-1993 for space and sight guards. Enforced by Each municipality chooses state jurisdiction (DCA Division of Codes and Standards, Elevator Safety Unit), its own elevator subcode official, or a third-party agency; the construction official issues certificates of compliance. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Routine visual inspections every six months; escalators periodically inspected at least every six months; other periodic inspections and tests at ASME A17.1 Appendix N-1 intervals, but not more often than yearly; the enforcing agency sets each building's cycle. No device may operate without a certificate of compliance from the construction official.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; no pending subchapter 12 rule found (text current through Aug 17, 2026; 5:23-12.2 last amended Dec 19, 2022); referenced ASME A17.1 edition follows the building subcode, updated to IBC/2024 NJ ed. effective Aug 17, 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.
UCC Elevator Safety Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-12): most recent edition of ASME A17.1, A18.1 or A90.1 referenced in the building subcode (IBC/2024 NJ ed. since Aug 17, 2026; edition year not stated in 5:23-12); ASME A17.3-1993 for space and sight guards. Routine visual inspections every six months; escalators periodically inspected at least every six months; other periodic inspections and tests at ASME A17.1 Appendix N-1 intervals, but not more often than yearly; the enforcing agency sets each building's cycle. No device may operate without a certificate of compliance from the construction official.
Each municipality chooses state jurisdiction (DCA Division of Codes and Standards, Elevator Safety Unit), its own elevator subcode official, or a third-party agency; the construction official issues certificates of compliance.
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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