Summons 39202493X — Elevator compliance / maintenance
Normalized lookup key: 039202493XWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges an elevator maintenance, equipment or operational safety condition.
Record context: source category Elevators, severity CLASS - 1, issued August 31, 2026.
Full violation description from the source extract
A17.1 2.1.4.7.1 WHEN A CAR IS OUTSIDE THE UNLOCKING ZONE THE CAR DOORS SHALL BE SO ARRANGED THAT WHEN IN THE CLOSED POSITION THEY SHALL BE RESTRICTED FROM OPENING MORE THAN 100MM (4IN) FROM INSIDE THE CAR..
- Issue date
- August 31, 2026
- Served date
- August 31, 2026
- Source violation type
- Elevators
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 151 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning a17.1 2.1.4.7.1 when a car is outside the unlocking zone the car doors shall be so arranged that when in the closed position they shall be restricted from opening more than 100mm (4in) from inside the car.
What this violation means
This summons concerns elevator equipment, maintenance or operational safety. Elevator violations are often tied to a specific device condition and should be evaluated by the responsible licensed elevator agency or other qualified elevator professional.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited elevator component or maintenance issue should be inspected and corrected by the appropriate licensed elevator contractor/agency. Depending on the record, DOB NOW: Safety filings, tests, inspection documentation or proof of correction may also be needed.
What the OATH hearing may involve
At OATH, the equipment condition on the inspection date, maintenance/test records, device history, photographs or service reports, and proof of timely correction may be relevant.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Confirm the device/elevator involved, the exact cited defect, maintenance and test history, whether the elevator was taken out of service if required, and whether later inspection or repair records document the condition.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- elevator maintenance and service logs
- inspection/test records
- licensed-elevator-contractor repair documentation
- photographs where useful
- DOB NOW/BIS device and violation records