Category 1 and Category 5 Inspections (NYC)
Code Compliance Isn’t Optional. It’s Required, And We Make It Easy.
Pass NYC Elevator Inspections Without the Headache
If you own or manage a building in New York City, you’re required to complete Category 1 (Cat 1) and Category 5 (Cat 5) elevator inspections under NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations. These safety tests are not optional—and failing them can result in fines, violations, and tenant complaints.
At Patriot Elevator Services, we coordinate, prepare, and represent your property through the entire testing process—keeping your vertical systems compliant and your team stress-free.
What’s the Difference Between Cat 1 and Cat 5?
Category 1 (Annual, No-Load Test)
Tests brake function, door operation, safety switches, buffers, and communication systems
Category 5 (Every 5 Years, Full-Load Test)
Evaluates full-load performance of elevator systems under operational stress—including capacity, braking systems, overspeed governors, and safeties.
Our Category 1 & 5 Inspection Support Services
Pre-testing evaluations and repair recommendations
Coordination with 3rd-party inspectors and DOB compliance officials
Load test setup, documentation, and execution
Filing and submission of inspection reports (ELV3 & TR1 forms)
Violation resolution and post-inspection follow-up
Emergency phone, signage, and safety equipment checks
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Don’t wait for a violation, get ahead of your AHJ inspection today.
Services
- Annual Inspections with local AHJ
- Category 1 and Category 5 inspections (NYC)
- Periodic Inspections (NYC)
- Violation Tracking with local AHJ
- Maintenance Evaluations
- Modernizations Specification and Management
- New Construction Design and Management
- Equipment Evaluations
- Traffic Study and Analysis
- Feasibility Studies for extended travel and modifications to existing equipment
Special Equipment Division
Have unique systems like vertical lifts, dumbwaiters, or custom platform lifts? Our Special Equipment Division ensures those devices are also inspected, prepped, and compliant—no matter how complex the setup.