Short answer: Palm Beach County is not a state-contracted elevator jurisdiction, so the Florida DBPR Bureau of Elevator Safety certifies commercial and multifamily elevators there. Certificates expire July 31, and inspections must be e-filed with DBPR within 5 days. IEI inspects, files and tracks your renewal.
Who certifies elevators in Palm Beach County?
| 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 Palm Beach County
- 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 Palm Beach County
- 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
Who issues elevator certificates in Palm Beach County?
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Bureau of Elevator Safety. Palm Beach County is not one of the state-contracted local elevator jurisdictions.
Are two-stop elevators exempt from annual inspection in Florida?
Under state rules, a two-stop elevator (not an escalator or dumbwaiter) with a current full-service maintenance contract may be exempt from the annual inspection. The owner must verify the exemption every year; a billing statement alone does not qualify.
Can IEI handle inspections across all of our Palm Beach 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.