Elevator forms, accidents and complaints

Elevator forms

• Are you ready for an elevator inspection?

• Hydraulic elevator tests

• Traction elevator test

• Escalator and moving walk test

Accidents

The owner or property manager of an elevator or related device must notify the authority having jurisdiction of any accident involving personal injury or damage to equipment. Notification may be given by telephone or verbally. The notification must also be confirmed in writing. Notification must be made within one working day of the accident.

• Accident and damaged equipment reporting form

Complaints

For issues of accessibility, contact your local building official.

The Elevator Inspections Unit investigates complaints related to elevators, escalators and other devices regulated by Minnesota Rules Chapter 1307. Examples include:

• Elevator code violations.

• Reports of unsafe operation or condition of elevators, escalators, and related devices.

• Elevator work performed by unlicensed individuals or contractors.

• Accidents involving personal injury or damage to elevators, escalators and related devices. 

• Installation, alteration or removal of elevators, escalator or related devices without proper permitting.

To submit a complaint, contact the Construction Codes and Licensing Division at 651-284-5069 or DLI.contractor@state.mn.us.

• Submit a complaint online here. Users must create an account to submit a complaint online. View instructions.

• Download a complaint form.

Download elevator asset data set

Click here to download a complete elevator asset data set in .csv format.