What is a CAT 1 Inspection?
A no-load safety test must be performed between January 1st and December 31st each year. The performing agency must notify the DOB 5 days in advance of tests. Additionally, the category test report no loner requires the signature of the witnessing agency inspector (but does require the witnessing agency director’s signature).
- Reports must now be submitted to the DOB within 21 days after the test date.
- All defects outlined in the report must be corrected within 90 days
- Owners may request up to two 45-day extensions.
- Affirmations of Correction must be submitted within 14 days of the date corrections were made.
How do I file?
- File on DOB NOW: Safety | (Filing ELV3 Form)
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The Filing Fee $30/Device
- Late Filing – S150.00 Per month
What if I don’t File a CAT 1 Inspection? / What is an FTC-VT-CAT1 Violation?
An FTC-VT-CAT1 (EVCAT1) will be issued for failure to file Category 1 annual inspection and a penalty of $3000
What if I receive notice my CAT 1 Inspection was accepted but with “defects”?
The elevator must be corrected within 90 days of the original inspection date and filed within 14 days of the correction date
What if I don’t correct the defect and didn’t submit an ELV29 form?
An ACC1 violation will be issued for failure to file an ELV29 (Affirmation of Correction) on an Unsatisfactory/Accepted with Defects Category 1 elevator inspection.
- To Resolve an ACC1 violation, please note the following:
- Pay the penalty and submit an Affirmation of Correction.
* The ACC1 carries a penalty of $3,000 per non-compliant device. *
How do I resolve an FTC-VT-CAT1 Violation?
Pay the full civil penalty with the Elevator Division at the Department of Buildings.
- To challenge an FTC-VT-CAT1, provide proof of the timely, filed, and complete Category 1 test along with a copy of the canceled check for the inspection fee to the Elevator Division within 30 days of issuance of the violation.
| Initial Inspection Report (ELV3) | 1-2 Family Homes |
Multifamily & Commercial |
Multifamily & Commercial |
| CAT 1 | CAT 1 | CAT 5 | |
| Late Filing Fee per month per device | $50 | $150 | $250 |
| Max late Filing Fee per year per device | $600 | $1,800 | $3,000* |
| Failure to file fee per year per device | $1,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
As of September 17, 2018, all new inspection/test reports and notifications for elevators and other related devices must be submitted online through www.nyc.gov/dobnow. This applies to:
- Elevator Inspection/Test Reports (ELV3) for Category 1, Category 3, and Category 5 inspections.
How can I review my elevator devices and their current state of compliance?
On the Elevator Record page you'll find Elevator Record Cards for each device associated with your property assignments.
Red X: No CAT1 was filed/a submitted CAT1 failed/rejected in the previous year
Yellow Checkmark: A CAT1 was filed and accepted in the previous year, and a CAT1 is still due for the current year
Green Checkmark: A CAT1 was filed and accepted for the previous and current year