Short answer: Choose an elevator inspection company that holds Florida certified elevator inspector credentials and a QEI, has no ties to your elevator contractor, commits to an inspection date well before expiration and a report turnaround time, and follows up with the AHJ until your certificate is issued.
Questions to ask
- Are your inspectors Florida-certified, and do you have a QEI on staff?
- Do you have any financial ties to my elevator company?
- Will you inspect before my certificate expires? How far ahead?
- How quickly will I receive the report?
- Will you file with the AHJ and confirm the filing was accepted?
- Will you check my account for outstanding fees?
- Will you follow up until the certificate is issued?
- Do you coordinate fire alarm and generator vendors on test day?
- Who answers the phone when I call?
- Do you carry general and professional liability insurance?
Frequently asked questions
What is a QEI?
QEI stands for Qualified Elevator Inspector, a certification based on the ASME QEI-1 standard. Some jurisdictions, such as Miami Beach, require a QEI to witness third-party tests.
Last reviewed November 3, 2026 by Integrity Elevator Inspections. Codes and fees change; confirm current requirements with your authority having jurisdiction.