Elevator Periodic Inspections & Tests
NYC Admin Code Title 28, Article 304 (§ 28-304); 1 RCNY § 103-02
Article 304 of Title 28 of the NYC Administrative Code (NYC Construction Codes) requires every new and existing elevator or conveying system to be inspected and tested on the schedule set forth in the article, with the annual inspection and test for elevators and escalators performed on behalf of the owner by an approved agency (28-304.6.1). 1 RCNY § 103-02 sets the filing requirements and schedule, including an annual periodic inspection and Category 1 no-load safety test (performed Jan 1–Dec 31) and a Category 5 test at five-year intervals, with civil penalties for late or unfiled inspection/test reports and for failure to timely correct and affirm defects.
Who must comply
Other DOB regulations
Special Inspectors & Special Inspection Agencies
1 RCNY § 101-06
OTCR Material Approval
1 RCNY § 101-12
ADA Title III (2010 Standards)
Americans with Disabilities Act Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. Part 36 (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design)
LL157 Natural Gas Detectors
Local Law 157 of 2016, as amended by Local Law 102 of 2025 (Int. 1281-2025); NYC Admin. Code §28-315.2.4 / §27-2045 — natural gas detecting devices
Office Sprinkler Retrofit (LL26/2004)
Local Law 26 of 2004 (amending NYC Administrative Code / NYC Building Code)
LL26/04 High-Rise Office Sprinklers
Local Law 26 of 2004 (NYC Admin. Code 28-315.2 et seq.)
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