Rulemaking Status

What is the current status?

Direct answer: The Board lists a May 1 to June 18, 2026 comment period and a June 18 public hearing for proposed Group V changes. Proposed text is not automatically an effective requirement.

Track the docket on the official rulemaking page.

Code Basis

Why do referenced ASME editions matter?

Direct answer: Design details can change with the adopted edition, especially for existing equipment, performance-based alternatives and alteration scope. Suppliers must identify the exact governing text used for each offer.

Modernization Inspection

When does California require inspection?

Direct answer: California DIR states that new installations, alterations or modernization, annual operation and reactivation can trigger inspection.

The DIR inspection guidance explains the submission and inspection context.

Bid Protection

What wording should appear in quotations?

Direct answer: State the assumed code edition, excluded civil and electrical work, permit responsibility, inspection support and treatment of regulatory changes after order. This prevents a proposed rule from being priced as though already final.

Use the ASME elevator safety-code overview to identify technical questions, while the destination authority controls adoption and inspection.

Related ZH-ENG Sourcing Support

What information should an international buyer submit?

Direct answer: Provide the destination, building use, rated load, speed, travel, stops, shaft and door data, power supply, code basis and required evidence. Buyers can review ZH-ENG elevator solutions and elevator components before requesting a compatibility and supply-boundary review.