Professional Elevator Inspection Services

Summary: ATIS performs professional elevator inspection services across North America, supporting multi-property portfolios by combining broad geographic coverage with local expertise. We also support singular elevator inspections. Our certified inspectors understand local, city, provincial, and state requirements. You can even opt for test witnessing services for your routine and periodic inspections.]

Our professional elevator inspection and escalator inspection services come with expert coordination, local knowledge, and portfolio support. We conduct more inspections than any other company in North America, with 100,000+ annual inspections. Our team of more than 185 elevator inspectors is ready to help. We work with all elevator types, from hydraulic to traction systems, ensuring comprehensive safety compliance.

Work With QEI-Certified Elevator Inspectors

ATIS provides a full spectrum of elevator and escalator inspection services designed to support both commercial and multi-property buildings. Our approach includes safety inspections tailored to your specific needs. Our team conducts all necessary elevator and escalator compliance testing, such as Door Lock Monitoring, ensuring your systems stay up to code and safe for daily use.

Every ATIS elevator inspector is fully trained and qualified, holds QEI inspector certification, and follows the rigorous ASME elevator inspection criteria. Our inspectors complete ongoing education to ensure every elevator and escalator inspection meets the highest industry standards. With decades of collective field experience, our team ensures a thorough inspection, providing you with clear condition reports and the peace of mind that comes from expert assurance.

If you need an inspection for your commercial property, ATIS has the expertise and nationwide reach to quickly dispatch inspectors and address your needs anywhere in the country. From high-rise office buildings to mixed-use developments, our scalable solutions make us the first choice for property managers who value reliability, transparency, and industry expertise.

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Test Witnessing Services

Our test witnessing services ensure that all inspections and compliance tests are properly observed, documented, and meet regulatory standards. We provide detailed reporting and streamlined inspection records. Our elevator and escalator inspectors are available near you, with comprehensive elevator and escalator inspection programs crafted for both routine and periodic inspections.

Key Benefits of ATIS Inspection and Test Witnessing Services for Elevators and Escalators

We are elevator and escalator systems experts. It’s all we do.ATIS elevator and escalator inspectors average more than 30 years of experience and align with ASME QEI-1 standards.Our team of over 185 inspectors can be deployed on a moment’s notice.ATIS handles local, city, and state regulations everywhere across the U.S.From tracking violations to managing compliance, we have the technology solutions you need for visibility and accountability.We are 100% dedicated to completing your elevator and escalator inspections on time.

Confused about your local requirements or which jurisdiction you fall under? Check out our elevator jurisdiction guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when choosing a third-party elevator inspection and test witnessing service?

If you need a third-party elevator inspection and test witnessing service, these are the traits to look for:

Vendor-independent: The company should have no financial incentive to favor a particular elevator contractor, so recommendations are based solely on your best interests.
Experienced: Choose a team like ATIS with certified inspectors. The qualified elevator inspector (QEI) certification is for professionals who have passed background checks and examinations and have at least four years of experience in the mechanical and electrical aspects of the field.
Knowledgeable: Look for a provider that combines national reach with local expertise and understands the jurisdictional requirements that vary across states and provinces. ATIS serves jurisdictions across North America, so we can provide consistent inspection and test witnessing services whether you have a single property or a portfolio.

In new construction projects, an elevator acceptance inspection is required to ensure that all necessary tests are completed and passed before the elevator is put into service. Finding the right third-party inspector is essential.

What is the difference between an inspection and test witnessing?

An inspection and test witnessing are distinct services. Here are the differences:

Inspection: An inspection involves an independent evaluation by a QEI, with each type focusing on different aspects of elevator performance. For instance, Category 1 inspections require verifying elevator safety systems at inspection speeds without added weight. Category 5 inspections include full-load testing, emergency braking, and unintended motion evaluations.
Test witnessing: In test witnessing, the third-party witness observes elevator technicians who are conducting the required safety tests. The witness ensures all tests are completed properly and aligned with the applicable code requirements.

How can I switch from my current elevator inspections provider?

To switch from your current elevator service provider to a third-party inspector, get started with these steps:

Confirm that third-party inspections are permitted in your jurisdiction: Jurisdictions have varying elevator code requirements. Those that permit third-party elevator inspections allow you to work with approved providers, provided they follow the local Authority Having Jurisdiction's (AHJ) process.
Review certificates and inspection timelines: The AHJ issues certifications, but they expire. Each jurisdiction may have different validity periods. To avoid noncompliance, check the expiration date on the certificate and confirm your next required inspection with the AHJ.
Schedule an inspection with the new provider: ATIS makes it easy to schedule inspections. Just fill out our online form to book an appointment, and we'll develop a tailored inspection plan based on your needs. We also track and update inspection dates, outcomes, and potential violations.

From Our Clients

"Currently, the ATIS team have consulted on four (4) elevator modernizations for me and my organization with total costs in excess of $4M. Through these experiences, I’ve grown to realize that Dave Hardin (and his team) embodies the very definition of the word expert. His knowledge of elevator code and equipment surpasses anyone’s I’ve spoken to on the topic. This fact, along with the knowledge that ATIS has no fiscal interest in the equipment or vendors we use, gives me confidence that the recommendations and specifications they provides are always in my organization’s best interests. The expertise, attention to details, accessibility, budget mindfulness, and gregarious personality assures ATIS will be our go to consultants for the foreseeable future."

– Robb Woodruff Assistant Director-Engineering CoxHealth
"I would like to provide my account feedback using ATIS as your elevator inspection company over the last several years. The account team is amazing! The response time to any emails as well as their follow up with my account team and elevator provider’s is second to none. Managing the elevator program for the client would be impossible without ATIS. Their industry knowledge is impressive. We have been able to provide the client large savings on vender quotes for repairs several times utilizing ATIS as a 3rd part in the quote process. The savings have paid for the service the last two years. I highly recommend ATIS to any company needing to manage elevators."

– Tom Cayia, JLL
"The level of customer service that we have experience from ATIS’s field inspector’s, management staff, and back office support team, has been above reproach. They are friendly, helpful, and always professional. It is my opinion that no other company in the elevator inspection industry offers the level of innovation and expertise as does ATIS and I highly recommend them to any company, government entity or AHJ looking for a quality solution for their conveyance inspection program."

– Nicholas A. Kavanagh, Fairfax County VA
"As a partner to Liberty, now ATIS, their team of expert consultants have visited many of our Hotels to assist with due diligence, asset management, modernization and new construction. We have been very pleased with their exceptional level of knowledge, project management and professionalism. In addition, ATIS teams across the portfolio handle hundreds of elevator company improper scope proposals or billing for work that is covered under our service agreements. The engagement & resolution has been swift, spot on and already saved our properties well into the $6 figures for the corrections. We look forward to the team taking over our portfolio of elevators to continue improving the reliability and maintenance of our devices."

– Scot Cameron, Concord Hospitality Enterprises
"Brevard County School Board has used ATIS as our Preferred 3rd Party elevator inspection Vendor since 2015... ATIS has worked with us and our elevator maintenance company to complete the Florida State required elevator inspections at our 31 schools and over 50 elevators and chair lifts. The Safety and compliance of our elevators is a top priority. We feel the Inspection service rendered by ATIS Elevator Inspections, LLC keeps the elevators not only compliant with the Florida State Jurisdiction but, in safe working condition. The Customer Service we receive from the back office staff and Inspectors Onsite with ATIS Elevator Inspec- tions, LLC is friendly, Helpful and informative. We recommend their professional services."

– Robert J. Wiebel, Brevard County School Board
"For the past several years, ATIS has been completing elevator inspections at 140 of our sites with 170 in-service elevators. The services they provide are essential in keeping the elevators safe and up to code for our students and staff. Their team continues to deliver timely service and excellent customer maintenance. Communicating with the District and our elevator maintenance vendors is crucial; ATIS provides this service on all levels. In advance, elevators due for inspection are identified and required testing is coordinated with the District’s timetables and constraints in check. Required State of Florida inspection reports are completed and submitted to ensure compliance. We appreciate their level of attention to our needs and gladly recommend ATIS Elevator Inspections, LLC for the inspection and compliance of your elevators."

– Sue A. Welland, Hillsborough County Public School