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Elevator Fire Recall Testing Requirements in California

Cal/OSHA administers elevator inspections under CCR Title 8 and ASME A17.1-2004 — the only service in this group where the state, not the local fire department, serves as the authority having jurisdiction. Annual operating permits cost $225 to $675 per unit depending on elevator type and speed. Buildings operating with an expired permit face immediate shutdown orders from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

Compare inspection requirements across 26 jurisdictions in 4 metro areas

26 Jurisdictions · 22 Compliance Rules · 234 Providers

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elevator fire recall testing overview by metro area

Elevator Fire Recall Testing requirements by metro area
MetroCitiesPenalty RangePortals
Los Angeles Metro

The Greater Los Angeles metro spans 8 jurisdictions — 7 cities plus unincorporated LA County territory under LACoFD — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19.

8$100–$1,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 8 jurisdictionsTCEView details →
Bay Area Metro

The San Francisco Bay Area metro spans 7 jurisdictions across 4 counties — San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Contra Costa — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19.

7$100–$5,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 7 jurisdictionsNoneView details →
San Jose Metro

The San Jose metro spans 5 cities in Santa Clara County, each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19.

5$100–$2,500 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 5 jurisdictionsTCEView details →
Orange County Metro

The Orange County metro spans 6 jurisdictions — two served by the Orange County Fire Authority (Irvine and Santa Ana) and four with independent fire departments (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa) — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19.

6$100–$3,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 6 jurisdictionsNoneView details →