Conveyances

The purpose of the Conveyance Section is to ensure the safety of conveyance passengers and persons who maintain and inspect conveyances in commercial buildings throughout ColoradoTo achieve this purpose, the Conveyance Section requires that the installation, alteration, maintenance and inspection of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts throughout Colorado is completed according to industry codes and standards adopted in statute and regulation.  Our program regulates these same activities that are completed on the train system (automated people mover [APM]) located at Denver International Airport.

The Conveyance Section also requires that all conveyance contractors, mechanics, and inspectors obtain a license through our office to ensure that any work completed on a regulated conveyance is done so by persons who possess qualifications required in statute and regulations.
 

The process of regulation of conveyances begins with the registration of the conveyance with our office by the owner or agent.  The conveyance owner is then required to arrange for an annual inspection of each conveyance.  In addition, the installation of new conveyances or alteration of existing conveyances may only be completed by first obtaining a permit from our office.

 

Some local jurisdictions have been approved by the Conveyance Section to function as the Approved Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), whereas this Approved AHJ regulates the inspection and permitting of conveyances in their territory according to the minimum standards set by the Conveyance Regulations.  Conveyance owners or agents in these jurisdictions are required to register their conveyances with the Division of Oil and Public Safety.


 

A Safe Ride:
An Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Video for Adults

Produced by: Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation in partnership with the
National Safety Council