We work for the building.
Not the contractor.
Independent elevator inspections and consulting for condominium associations, property managers and commercial owners. Your certificate stays current, your building is prepared for inspection day, and you always know where things stand.
- Inspected at least 60 days before your certificate expires
- Reports in 24 to 72 hours, with photos
- AHJ follow-through until your certificate is issued
- Contractor relationships, but no ties
The building pays for the elevator inspection. It should always know when its certificate is coming.
Many inspectors are brought onto a property by the elevator contractor they are inspecting. We built IEI to close the gaps in communication, service and reliability that leave managers chasing reports and certificates.
| What managers tell us | The IEI difference |
|---|---|
| Inspector brought in by the elevator contractor | Hired by and accountable to the building: contractor relationships, but no ties |
| Silence after the inspection | Reports in 24 to 72 hours, and we follow up with the AHJ until the certificate is issued |
| Inspection scheduled too late, certificate lapses | Inspection at least 60 days before expiration |
| Failed inspection, then a paid call-back | Optional pre-inspection survey so issues are fixed before inspection day |
| Juggling elevator, fire alarm and generator vendors | One coordinated date with every vendor |
| Calls that go unanswered | A person who knows your building answers |
Every inspection your certificate depends on
Annual Elevator Inspections (Category 1)
The yearly routine inspection and Category 1 test every Florida elevator needs to keep its certificate of operation.
Learn more →Category 5 (Five-Year) Test Witnessing
Witnessing of the five-year full-load safety test required for traction (electric) elevators.
Learn more →Category 3 Hydraulic Elevator Tests
Witnessing of the three-year periodic test that applies to certain hydraulic elevator systems.
Learn more →Escalator and Moving Walk Inspections
Annual inspections and periodic test witnessing for escalators and moving walks.
Learn more →Wheelchair Lift and Platform Lift Inspections
Annual inspections for wheelchair lifts, vertical platform lifts and chairlifts.
Learn more →Re-Inspections and Violation Call-Backs
Call-back inspections that document corrections and clear violations within the 90-day window.
Learn more →Certificate of Operation Renewal and AHJ Coordination
We file with the AHJ, confirm fees and track your elevator certificate until it is in hand.
Learn more →The Integrity Certificate Program
Our annual program: certificate check, pre-inspection survey, coordinated test day, fast report and AHJ follow-through.
See the 7 steps →Owner-side elevator consulting
From maintenance contracts to modernization, we represent the building, never the contractor, and we never share your pricing.
Elevator Maintenance Specifications
Owner-written maintenance specifications so every elevator contractor bids the same scope.
Learn more →Maintenance Contract Audits and Invoice Review
A line-by-line review of your elevator contract and invoices for overbilling and unfavorable terms.
Learn more →Maintenance Performance Evaluations
An on-site evaluation, with photos, of how well your elevators are really being maintained.
Learn more →Elevator Modernization Specifications
Owner-side modernization scopes and specifications that keep bids comparable and open to every manufacturer.
Learn more →Bid Management
We run the bid from specification to award, and never share your pricing with contractors.
Learn more →New Installation and Modernization Oversight
Owner representation during installation and modernization projects, from kickoff to closeout.
Learn more →Built for the people responsible for the building
Condominium associations
Honest reports, board-ready photo reviews and certificates that never lapse.
Property managers and CAMs
We handle scheduling, vendors, AHJ filing and fees. You get the certificate.
Commercial owners and asset managers
Portfolio-wide compliance calendars, due diligence and capital planning.
Elevator contractors
A fair, consistent and organized inspector. No surprises on test day.
Local teams across South Florida
Offices in Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach. We know each authority having jurisdiction, from the City of Miami's wet-signature reports to Broward's POSSE filing and the State's July 31 deadline.
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Straight answers on Florida elevator compliance
Florida Elevator Certificate of Operation: The Complete Guide
Who issues Florida elevator certificates, when they expire, and how renewal works by jurisdiction.
Read →How Often Do Elevators Need to Be Inspected in Florida?
Annual inspections plus three-year and five-year tests, explained by elevator type.
Read →Elevator Test Categories Explained: Category 1, 3 and 5
What Category 1, 3 and 5 tests are, how often they happen and who performs them.
Read →Which Authority Covers My Elevator? South Florida AHJ Guide
How to tell whether the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward or DBPR certifies your elevator.
Read →My Elevator Certificate Expired. What Now?
A step-by-step recovery plan when an elevator certificate of operation has lapsed.
Read →Elevator Violations and the 90-Day Correction Window
How the 90-day correction window, call-back inspections and variances work.
Read →Frequently asked questions
What does Integrity Elevator Inspections do?
Integrity Elevator Inspections (IEI) is an independent elevator inspection and consulting firm in South Florida. We perform annual elevator, escalator and lift inspections, witness Category 1, 3 and 5 tests, handle certificate of operation renewals with the AHJ, and provide maintenance, modernization and compliance consulting to condominium associations and commercial owners.
What areas does IEI serve?
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, including the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton, with offices in Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach.
Is IEI affiliated with any elevator company?
No. IEI has no ownership, referral or financial ties to any elevator contractor. We work for the building, and we never share a client's bid pricing with contractors.
How quickly will I receive my inspection report?
Within 24 to 72 hours of the inspection, with clear findings and photos.
When will you schedule my annual inspection?
At least 60 days before your certificate of operation expires, for clients who enroll at least 90 days before expiration. That leaves time to correct any findings before the certificate lapses.
Never chase your elevator certificate again.
Tell us where your building is. We will confirm your certificate status, plan your inspection at least 60 days ahead and handle the follow-through.