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Helpdesk phone:

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Subject matter expert contact information:

elevatorsect@lni.wa.gov

Elevator Installation Permit

(New, Renewal, and Alterations)
Description/Purpose

To allow a licensed elevator company to install, renew or alter an existing conveyance for: Hydraulic Elevators, Roped-hydraulic Elevators, Cable Elevators, Limited-use/Limited-application (LULA) Elevators, Escalator; Dumbwaiters, WAC Material Lifts, Incline Elevators, Belt Manlifts, Stair Lifts, Wheel chair Lifts, Personnel Hoists, Grain Elevator Personnel Lifts, Material Hoists, Special Purpose Elevators, Private Residence Elevator installed in other than a private residence, Sidewalk Freight Elevators, Hand-powered Manlift or Freight Elevators, Moving Walk, and Elevator Alterations.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

All new installations, renewals and alterations

Costs/Fees
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Fees for all other conveyance installations are calculated based on the contract value (WAC 296-96-01010)

TOTAL COST OF INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION

  • $0 to and including $1,000 ... $86.70
  • $1,001 to and including $5,000 ... $130.40
  • $5,001 to and including $7,000 ... $217.80
  • $7,001 to and including $10,000 ... $261.70
  • $10,001 to and including $15,000 ... $349.20
  • OVER $15,000 for installation only* ... $488.90 plus
  • OVER $15,000 for alteration only* ... $349.20
  • *Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof ... $11.80

$78.60 is charged as a renewal for each permit (Would be considered an application fee)

For more information, visit WAC 296-96-01010

Statutory Details:

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Application Information

The application is called 'Elevator Permit Application' is online and can be accessed at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/elevators/contractors-service-companies/forms.

Applications for alterations for flooring and wall coverings must include the product specifications which must cite the critical radiant flux for flooring and flame spread and smoke development rating for wall coverings. Once an application has been processed for a major alteration or an installation a plan must be uploaded to L&I's online plan review system. See "Electronic Plan Submittal" at: https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/elevators/plans-permits-fees/plans.

Decisions on some permits is dependent on plan review. Applications for certain devices may require a building official sign-off form.

Applications may be submitted by mail or in-person at a L&I office.

Permit is valid for one year from the approval date.

Applications that are denied require applicants resubmit plans with corrections.

Agency Analysis
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No backlog, 45 in the portal pending plan submission by applicant or plan review

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 2
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 37

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 9
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 265


(Summary results based on 3495 submittals in 2024)

Published Decision Time
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Statutory Details: N/A

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

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Notes / Comments

Help Desk Phone:

  • General Information: 360-902-6130
  • Technical Specialist: 360-918-4246 or 509-770-0749
  • Administrative Assistance 360-902-6130
  • Account Information: 360-902-6130
Contacts
Department of Labor and Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW
PO Box 44000, Olympia WA 98504-4000
Tumwater WA 98501-5414
Website: https://www.lni.wa.gov/
Telephone: (360) 902-5800
* Credential details last updated 11/29/2022
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