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Elevator Inspection Requirements: DC vs. Maryland vs. Virginia

Certified elevator inspector reviewing inspection requirements in a commercial machine room, illustrating the regulatory differences between DC, Maryland, and Virginia elevator compliance standards

Elevator Inspection Requirements: DC vs Maryland vs Virginia Compared Direct Answer: Washington DC requires annual elevator inspections under DCMR Title 12, Maryland requires annual inspections governed by COMAR 09.12.52, and Virginia requires annual inspections under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code — all jurisdictions adopt ASME A17.1 as their base safety code, but differ significantly […]