Elevator repair requirements for residential buildings
Summary
New Ordinance 2026-22 requires condo buildings to get a working repair path within 24 hours when an elevator fails, after stories of seniors stranded in units for months. Commissioners noted state law limits how much the county can force condo associations to spend.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs fall mainly on condo associations, which may need prorated repairs or state variances for expensive retrofits.
Seniors and disabled residents in high-rise condos who otherwise get stranded when elevators break.
Condo associations facing repair and retrofit costs and limited elevator parts availability.
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