Industry resources

Quick links to the people who write the codes, train the trade, and keep the work safe. Every link goes to the organization's own official site.

Find your code & authority

Which safety authority governs you, which edition of the elevator code is actually in force in your province, and where to get permits — each entry verified against the authority's own source.

Look up your province →

Safety authorities — Canada

Permits, licensing, inspections, and the code your province has adopted.

Inspectors & codes

The safety-authority body, and the code books themselves.

Union & training

The trade union and its apprenticeship and education program.

Industry associations

Contractor and manufacturer associations across North America.

In the US, elevator rules are set state by state — start with your state elevator board, or NAESA above for the inspector side. Know a link we should add or fix? Tell us on the forum →