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Elevator and Amusement Ride Program

The Elevator and Amusement Ride Program oversees the installation and maintenance of elevator and amusement ride equipment to ensure public safety. Permits are required for elevators and amusement rides and safety inspections are conducted by state inspectors or insurance company inspectors.

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Newly Adopted Rules (within the last 90 days)
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Legislative Changes to the Boiler and Elevator Programs
 
Statewide Alternate Methods (SAMs)
Elevator Minor Labels
Elevator Code Adoption Committee

Adopted standards

Board and committee activities

Checklists

Elevator, Escalator and Lift Accident Reporting

Elevator and Escalator Safety Tips brochure
Elevator Fee Calculator

Elevator staff contact numbers - By area

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Inspection calendar

Inspection frequency rules
Inspection scheduling

Interpretations

Licensing

Permits

Program overview

Program updates
Reports
HB 2548 Reciprocating conveyor rules
Taking Equipment Out -of- Service

Elevator Statutes 460.005

Elevator Rules 918-400-0200

Amusement Ride Statutes 460.310

Amusement Ride Rules 918-200-0000

Ordering codebooks
 

Elevator, Escalator and Lift Accident Reporting

Under ORS 460.045(7), Building Codes Division requires that when an elevator, escalator or lift accident is caused by the equipment or when an injured person needs hospital care:

• The equipment must be shut down immediately;
• The Chief Elevator Inspector must be called on the 24-hour accident line, 503-991-8718; and,
• The equipment may not be altered, repaired or put back into service until it has been examined by a state elevator inspector.

Building Codes Division tracks any accident that occurs on elevators, escalators, lifts or other equipment regulated by the Oregon Elevator Safety program. Use the following form to report accidents and injuries to people or service animals:

An Elevator Accident Report must be filed with the division.

Elevator Accident Report - PDF format
Elevator Accident Report - Word format

Email form to: BCD.Elevator@state.or.us

This process does not supersede any other law or rule requirements such as reporting to the appropriate insurer or OR-OSHA in the event of a work place injury.

 
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