Short answer: Florida generally gives building owners 90 days from the inspection to correct cited elevator violations (section 399.105, Florida Statutes). A certified inspector then performs a call-back inspection to document the corrections. If the work will take longer, request a variance from your AHJ before the deadline.
How to stay inside 90 days
- Get the violation list in writing the day of the inspection.
- Ask your elevator company for a correction proposal and schedule right away.
- Track each item to completion.
- Book the call-back inspection before day 90.
When you need more time
Upgrades such as door lock monitoring or firefighters' service can take longer than 90 days. Broward County accepts a Temporary Petition for Variance with a letter of intent, corrective action plan, signed reports and the contractor proposal. Miami-Dade offers variance and plan of corrective action options. Ask before the deadline passes.
Frequently asked questions
What are the penalties for uncorrected elevator violations?
They vary by AHJ. The City of Miami can fine up to $1,000 per violation per elevator, and Miami Beach up to $500 for each 30-day period a violation stays uncorrected.
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Last reviewed November 3, 2026 by Integrity Elevator Inspections. Codes and fees change; confirm current requirements with your authority having jurisdiction.