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Which safety authority governs you, which edition of the elevator code is actually in force where you work, and where to get permits.

Read this first. Adopted code editions and dates vary by jurisdiction and change over time. This page is a starting point, not legal or compliance advice — always confirm the current edition and requirements with your safety authority (linked on each card), which is the source of truth. Every entry below was verified against the authority's own page or the governing regulation. Last verified: June 1, 2026.

BCBritish Columbia

Safety authority: Technical Safety BC →
Code in force: CSA B44-16 / ASME A17.1-2016; The 2016 edition.
In force since: April 30, 2020
Permits: Elevating device operating permits →

Source: TSBC regulations (B.C. Reg. 101/2004).

ABAlberta

Safety authority: AEDARSA →; Oversight: Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Code in force: ASME A17.1-2019 / CSA B44-19; The 2019 edition. (The 2025 edition is scheduled to take force Feb 1, 2027.)
In force since: December 1, 2022
Permits: Permits of operation →

Source: Alberta.ca — elevator codes & standards.

SKSaskatchewan

Safety authority: TSASK →
Code in force: ASME A17.1-2013 / CSA B44-2013; The 2013 edition (with provincial amendments).
In force since: January 1, 2018
Permits: Elevating device licensing →

Source: TSASK & The Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations, 2017.

MBManitoba

Safety authority: Inspection & Technical Services →; Office of the Fire Commissioner.
Code in force: CSA B44 — confirm edition with the authority; The current regulation references CSA B44 generally without an edition year. The 2019 edition is adopted under the new Technical Safety Regulation but does not take force until September 1, 2026.
In force since: —
Permits: Installation & inspections →

Source: Manitoba ITS & Elevator Regulation 97/87 R.

ONOntario

Safety authority: TSSA →
Code in force: ASME A17.1-2019 / CSA B44-19; The 2019 edition.
In force since: February 1, 2022; Core design/construction requirements in effect August 1, 2022.
Licence / permits: Licensing & registration →

Source: TSSA Code Adoption Document, Amendment 295/22.

QCQuebec

Safety authority: Régie du bâtiment (RBQ) →
Code in force: ASME A17.1-2019 / CSA B44:19; The 2019 edition, with Québec amendments (Construction Code, Chapter IV).
In force since: July 13, 2024
Permits / info: RBQ Construction Code →

Source: RBQ — Construction Code, Chapter IV.

United States

In the US, the elevator code is adopted state by state (sometimes city by city), and the edition in force varies widely — so we won't list a single date here. Start with your state's elevator board or department of labor, and for the inspector side see NAESA International. We're happy to add specific states once we can verify each from the official source.

More provinces & territories coming as we verify each from its authority. Spot something to fix? Tell us on the forum.

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