Compliance Tools & Resources
Free tools and resources for building owners and property managers responsible for elevator compliance and safety.
Emergency Elevator Service Finder
Find 24/7 emergency elevator service companies near you by ZIP code. Includes immediate safety guidance for entrapment situations and click-to-call phone numbers.
Inspection Cost Estimator
Estimate elevator inspection costs based on your elevator type, building size, and state. Includes annual inspection, 5-year load test, and maintenance contract pricing.
State Requirements Lookup
Look up elevator inspection requirements, QEI certification requirements, and compliance deadlines for your state.
Inspection Frequency Guide
Understand how often your elevators need to be inspected based on type, age, and building classification.
Failed Inspection Guide
What to do when your elevator fails inspection: red tag procedures, remediation timeline, and how to get re-certified.
ASME Code Reference
Understanding ASME A17.1 vs A17.3: which code applies to your elevator and what inspectors check.
5-Year Load Test Guide
Everything you need to know about the mandatory 5-year full-load safety test: requirements, scheduling, and costs.
5-Year Load Test Scheduler
Calculate your next Category 5 full-load safety test deadline, see days remaining, estimated costs, and ASME A17.1 Section 8.11 requirements.
Maintenance Contract Cost Calculator
Compare Oil & Grease, Full Maintenance, and Full Maintenance + Inspection contracts side by side. Real pricing adjusted by elevator type, age, stops, and state with hidden cost warnings.
Maintenance Schedule Builder
Generate a 12-month maintenance calendar for your elevator and escalator equipment. Tasks are color-coded by priority with explanations of why each one matters. Download as .ics for any calendar app.
Violation & Penalty Estimator
Estimate fines, shutdown risk, and liability exposure for elevator code violations by state. Covers expired certificates, fire recall failures, permit violations, and more with real enforcement examples.
Downtime Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of an elevator outage: lost productivity, ADA liability, tenant complaints, insurance premium increases, and revenue loss by building type. See why preventive maintenance always costs less than downtime.
ADA Compliance Checker
Answer 12 yes/no questions to assess your elevator against ADA Standards for Accessible Design Section 407. See violation details, estimated remediation costs, lawsuit risk levels, and a prioritized action plan.
Energy Savings Calculator
Calculate how much you could save by upgrading elevator drive systems, switching to LED lighting, and adding sleep-mode controllers. Includes before/after comparisons, payback periods, and carbon reduction estimates.
Certificate of Operation Guide
Find out what elevator operating certificate your state requires, how to obtain it, renewal timelines, display rules, filing costs, and penalties for non-compliance.
Compare Service Quotes
Enter details from 2-4 maintenance contract proposals and compare them side by side. See total cost projections with escalation, value scores across coverage and flexibility, and red flags to address before signing.