Lift and Elevator Codes and Standards in Puerto Rico
Lifts and related equipment are regulated by the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources through PR OSHA's 'Reglamento para Ascensores y Equipos Relacionados' (Reglamento 18), under which lift inspectors are licensed; PR OSHA publishes an official list of licensed inspectors (40 on the 12 May 2026 revision). Elevator work in Puerto Rico is done to ASME A17.1, which is available only in English (Elevator World).
Who regulates lifts
Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos — PR OSHA
Periodic inspection
By PR OSHA-licensed lift inspectors under Reglamento 18; frequency not confirmed.
Installer and maintenance licensing
Lift inspectors are licensed by PR OSHA (official list with licence number and expiry). Mechanic/contractor licensing not confirmed.
Laws, codes and standards
- PR OSHA Reglamento 18 — Regulation for Lifts and Related EquipmentMandatory · Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos (PR OSHA)
- ASME A17.1 — Safety Code for Elevators and EscalatorsReferenced by law · ASME
Lift associations and bodies
Last verified 2026-10-17. Standards are copyrighted: we list which one applies and its legal status, not its text.