How to Become an Elevator Inspector

An elevator inspector is a licensed elevator mechanic who has a combination of education and experience working with elevators.

All elevator inspectors have a minimum of five years' working experience as an elevator mechanic.

Elevator safety is a very high priority, and this is the primary role of the elevator inspector.

There are a very small number of elevator installation companies in the world, and they have close ties to workplace and construction safety agencies.

Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.

Work as an elevator installer or repair technician or in a related field for at least four years to gain the requisite experience to become an elevator inspector trainee.

Go through the ASME QEI certification process while you are working as an elevator inspector trainee.

Gain work experience before you apply for work as an elevator inspector.

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Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination.

Guam – The next time you step into an elevator, you might want to check who inspected it first.

That’s because Thomas O’Connor, one of the few elevator inspectors on Guam has been accused by the Department of Public Works for failure to perform inspections in a safe manner as well as willful disregard for public safety.

So yes, it’s taking a lot more time and a lot more work, and we probably can look at it to see what we can do to streamline this, because at the end of the day, what we’re wanting is the public to know that when they see the certificate and it’s not expired then it’s a safe elevator,” expressed DPW’s Director.

They are responsible for monitoring the safety of elevator cars and equipment, certifying that newly installed equipment is running safely, and that annual tests on elevator cars are performed correctly.

“DPW –they are the ones responsible for reviewing reports or requests for elevator operating licenses or operating permits,” says Camacho.

In many places, certification as an elevator inspector is required, especially when working for government agencies that oversee the safety of vertical transportation devices.

Most employers require construction and building inspectors to have at least a high school diploma and considerable knowledge of construction trades.

Most employers require inspectors to have at least a high school diploma, even for workers who have considerable related work experience.

A growing number of construction and building inspectors are entering the occupation with a bachelor’s degree, which can often substitute for related work experience.

Working with an experienced inspector, they learn about inspection techniques; codes, ordinances, and regulations; contract specifications; and recordkeeping and reporting duties.