Short answer: Delray Beach and Boca Raton elevators are certified by the Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety. Annual inspections must be e-filed with DBPR within 5 days and certificates expire July 31. IEI's Delray Beach team inspects, files and tracks every renewal.
Who certifies elevators in Delray Beach?
| Authority having jurisdiction | Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety |
|---|---|
| Coverage | All of Palm Beach County. Palm Beach is not a state-contracted jurisdiction, so the State is the authority for commercial and multifamily elevators. Private single-family residential elevators are handled by the county building division. |
| Certificate cycle | Certificates expire July 31 each year. Payment must be received or postmarked by July 31 to avoid a late fee. |
| How reports are filed | The inspector e-files the inspection (TXT or CSV) through DBPR Online Services together with the fillable DBPR inspection report within 5 days of the inspection. |
What to know in Delray Beach
- Two-stop elevators (not escalators or dumbwaiters) with a current full-service maintenance contract may be exempt from the annual inspection; the owner must verify this every year.
- Notify DBPR of a maintenance company change before renewal.
- A new owner must apply for the certificate within 30 days.
Source: DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety: certificate of operation. Reviewed 2026-11-03; confirm fees and current requirements with the AHJ.
Our services in Delray Beach
- Annual Elevator Inspections (Category 1)
- Category 5 (Five-Year) Test Witnessing
- Category 3 Hydraulic Elevator Tests
- Escalator and Moving Walk Inspections
- Wheelchair Lift and Platform Lift Inspections
- Re-Inspections and Violation Call-Backs
- Certificate of Operation Renewal and AHJ Coordination
- Maintenance, modernization and compliance consulting
Frequently asked questions
Can IEI handle inspections across all of our Delray Beach and Boca Raton buildings?
Yes. We keep one certificate calendar per property and per unit, schedule each inspection at least 60 days before expiration, and handle the AHJ filing for every building.