Board of Elevator Regulations

The Board of Elevator Regulations regulates the construction, installation, alteration and operation of all elevators in Massachusetts. The term "elevator" includes moving stairways, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and dumbwaiters with automatic transfer devices, wheelchair lifts, automatic people movers and other associated devices that are commonly included within the elevator industry. All elevator constructors, maintenance men, repairmen, and operators must be licensed by the Board.

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NOTICE: Division of Professional Licensure to Offer In-Person Services by Appointment Only Beginning April 2, 2021

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Address

1000 Washington St, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118

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Tewksbury Office, Tewksbury Hospital - Old Anne Sullivan Building

365 East Street , Tewksbury, MA 01876

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Springfield Office

1 Armory Street , Building 15, 2nd Floor, Springfield, MA 01102

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Phone

Boston Office (617) 727-3200

For any and all matters involving licensing, please contact the Boston Office

Tewksbury (978) 513-9660

The Tewksbury Office does not deal with any questions or inquires regarding licensing. For such matters, please contact the Boston Office

Online

If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. OPSI-info@mass.gov

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Upcoming Events from Board of Elevator Regulations

Board of Elevator Regulations Meeting 1/26/2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See Meeting Agenda for details.
Board of Elevator Examiners Meeting 1/27/2021

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See Meeting Agenda for details.

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