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Why Five-Year Tests Require More Coordination
A five-year elevator test is a major safety testing event for certain elevator equipment and may require more coordination than a standard annual inspection.
Who May Need to Be Involved?
Depending on the equipment and jurisdiction, five-year testing may require multiple vendors and building representatives.
- Elevator maintenance company
- Elevator inspection company
- Property management
- Building engineering team
- Generator vendor
- Fire alarm vendor
- Security or access control team
Common Scheduling Problems
Five-year tests should not be scheduled casually or at the last minute because vendor availability and building access can become major obstacles.
- Elevator vendor unavailable
- Generator vendor not scheduled
- Fire alarm vendor not notified
- After-hours coordination required
- Test weights or special equipment not available
- Reports delayed after the test
Property Manager Checklist
Before scheduling a five-year elevator test, gather accurate elevator records and vendor contact information.
- Elevator serial numbers
- Certificate expiration dates
- Elevator service company contact
- Generator vendor contact if applicable
- Fire alarm vendor contact if applicable
- Preferred dates and backup dates
Ready to schedule? Continue to Elevator Compliance Solutions for inspection requests, recertification help, and compliance support.