According to the DOB, starting September 17, 2018, all new inspections, test reports and notifications for elevators and other related devices will need to be coursed online through DOB Now: Safety. This ruling applies to the following:
- Elevator Inspection/Test Reports (ELV3) for Category 1, Category 3, and Category 5;
- Elevator/Escalator Test Notifications (ELV36) for Category 1 escalators, Category 5 elevators and related devices;
- Affirmation of Correction (ELV29) for Category 1 unsatisfactory reports and PVT violations.
Important Reminder
Please take note that there will be no filing from September 1 to 16, 2018 regardless of the means of submission, meaning, you cannot file your papers during this time whether by mail, in person or thru the DOB Now: Safety portal. Keep in mind that late filings are subject to civil penalties and late fees while no filing will result in full penalties as provided by per 1 RCNY§103-02.