Oklahoma Department of Labor

Oklahoma Department of Labor

Mark Costello

COMMISSIONER OF LABOR

July 15, 2015

MEMORANDUM

TO: Elevator Owner/Operators

RE: Transfer Responsibility for the Inspection of Elevators and Similar Devices from the City of

Tulsa to the Oklahoma Department of Labor

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide owner/operators of elevators and similar devices within the City of Tulsa area with information on successfully registering and transferring their elevator to the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL).

As you already may be aware, the City of Tulsa has been working with the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) to transition their Elevator Inspection Program to the ODOL Elevator Program. Beginning August 1, 2015 ODOL will assume the duties for inspection services and anticipate the transition tobe completed by June 30, 2016. At that time ODOL will be responsible for the inspections of all elevators in the City of Tulsa. This will include schools, city and county buildings, and etc. The coming year will see ODOL inspectors assume responsibility for Acceptance Testing on all new installs, alterations, and remodels, as well as investigating safety and accident complaints. Due to thechallenges with this undertaking, Business Owners and Management Companies will be exempt from Periodic Inspections for one year upon completion of required forms. Please follow the outline below and complete the attached form(s) to ensure your compliance with the Elevator Safety Act.

• Complete the attached Elevator Registration Notice for EACH elevator and conveyance at your location. Return the form via mail, fax, or email to the ODOL.

• Complete and submit the Periodic Inspection Variance form to ODOL. If your device is approved for a one year exemption you will be invoiced a certificate fee of $25. Upon full payment of your invoice an Oklahoma number will be assigned and a Certificate of Operation will be issued to post in your Elevator.

Please ensure each form is completed in its entirety (including your Tulsa Permit Number), for each device at your location.

We believe we have taken the necessary steps to make this transition a smooth one. Our website has proven to provide a wealth of information along with current forms and procedures.

Please make yourself familiar with it and reference it often at,

After reviewing the information in this packet, along with that on the website, should you have further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, we look forward to working with you!

Mail: Oklahoma Department of Labor

Safety Standards Division – Elevator Program

3017 N Stiles, Suite 100

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Email:

Fax: 405-521-6018 Attn: Miranda Baugher

Phone: 405-521-6597

3017 N. Stiles, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-5212 ∙ Telephone 405-521-6100 ∙ Fax 405-521-6018 ∙ 1-888-269-5353