How to Fill Out Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection at a glance

What it is: The Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection is a form with a Unit Type, an Inspection Type, and Building and Unit Information.

Who signs: The Inspector signs on the Inspector's Signature line.

A filled-in Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example: an inspector fills out the checklist

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, example: an inspector fills out the checklist
An inspector fills out the elevator inspection checklist. The inspection has only started, so the OK, NG or NA ratings stay empty. The unit is a passenger elevator, so Dumbwaiter and Freight Elevator stay empty. The inspection is periodic, so Acceptance stays empty. The picture shows page 1, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection, box by box

Unit Type and Inspection Type

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, unit Type and Inspection Type

Under Unit Type, mark Dumbwaiter, Passenger Elevator or Freight Elevator.

Under Inspection Type, mark Periodic or Acceptance.

Building and Unit Information

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, building and Unit Information

Under Building and Unit Information, enter the Building Name, the Unit Identification, the Address and the Manufacturer.

Enter the Phone No., the Speed in fpm, the Building Representative and the Capacity in lbs.

Elevator: OK, NG or NA

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, elevator: OK, NG or NA

Under 1. ELEVATOR-INSIDE OF CAR and 2. ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM, mark OK, NG or NA.

Under 3. ELEVATOR-TOP OF CAR and 5. ELEVATOR-PIT, mark OK, NG or NA.

Under 4. ELEVATOR-OUTSIDE HOISTWAY, mark OK, NG or NA.

Under 6. ELEVATOR-FIRE SERVICE, mark OK, NG or NA.

OK - meets requirement.

NG - No Good (Insert number to identify comment on form).

NA - not applicable.

(T) - Traction Elevators only.

(H) - Hydraulic elevators only.

For each NG, enter the Item No., the Comment and the Code Reference.

Inspection Status

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, inspection Status

Under Inspection Status, enter the Date of Inspection and the Code Edition, and mark PASS, FAIL or Permit Req'd.

Inspection Company & Inspector's Information

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, inspection Company & Inspector's Information

Under Inspection Company & Inspector's Information, enter the Company Name, the Street Address and the City, State, Zip.

Enter the Inspector QEI # and the Inspector's State License #.

The Inspector signs on the Inspector's Signature line.

Unit ID on page 2

Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection example filled out, unit ID on page 2

On the continuation page, enter the Unit ID.

Sources

[1] Checklist - Elevator or Dumbwaiter Inspection (the served file; no issuer file found) (the Official source link on this page).

Elevator Inspection Checklist Form PDF Details

An efficacious and thorough elevator inspection is critical for ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of elevator systems within buildings. The Elevator Inspection Checklist provides an exhaustive framework to evaluate various aspects of elevator or dumbwaiter units, including passenger and freight elevators, across a plethora of check points. Covering the inside of the car, machine room, top of the car, pit, outside the hoistway, and fire service operations, this form delineates items to be inspected under categories marked "OK" for satisfactory, "NG" for unsatisfactory, and "NA" for not applicable. Particular focus is given to the inspection of doors, operating controls, safety mechanisms, power systems, and emergency operations. The checklist further categorizes these inspections by type—periodic, acceptance, and others—while also requiring detailed information about the building and unit, such as the manufacturer, capacity, and speed. It is a comprehensive tool for inspectors to ensure that all statutory safety and operational standards are met, thereby safeguarding the well-being of elevator users and maintaining the longevity of the elevators themselves. Revised on February 10, 2011, this form also includes fields for inspection company and inspector information, enhancing accountability in the inspection process.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameElevator Inspection Checklist Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesElevator Safety Inspection Checklist Form, DA Form 7485-R