Update elevator, boiler, and pressure vessel inspection fees

City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #17938 Date: 07/24/2025 Requesting Department: Department of Building Commission Meeting Date: 01/22/2026 Sponsored By: Type: Ordinance District Impacted: All Subject: Amend Code - Chapter 10 - Elevator Inspection Fees PURPOSE OF ITEM: ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I/DIVISION 2/SECTION 10-18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CITY CODE”), TITLED “BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL/BUILDING ADMINISTRATION, FEES, AND WAIVERS/BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE; WAIVERS; ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR, BOILER ETC.,” AMENDING SECTION 10-18 OF THE CITY CODE TO INCORPORATE CURRENT ELEVATOR INSPECTION FEES, BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL FEES, AND FINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Section 10-18 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (“City Code”), provides for the permit fee schedule and waivers related to elevators, escalators, boilers, etc. The City of Miami (“City”) has a dynamic real estate market with continued commercial and residential development requiring robust building safety and maintenance regulations. It is recommended that the City streamline the process of regulating and enforcing compliance for elevator, escalator, boiler, and unfired pressure vessel inspections to ensure safety and efficiency. Incorporating existing fees into a standardized table format enhances clarity and accessibility for residents, property owners, and contractors. The establishment of new inspection fees for elevators, escalators, and mechanical equipment in new construction ensures that development projects contribute to maintaining public safety and regulatory oversight. Ensuring compliance with elevator, escalator, boiler, and unfired pressure vessel regulations protects residents, including vulnerable populations such as seniors and persons with disabilities, from hazardous conditions. Establishing clear penalties for non-compliance encourages accountability and enhances enforcement capabilities. City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 It is believed these amendments to Section 10-18 of the City Code are in the best interests of both our business and residential communities. Budget Impact Analysis Item is Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Item is NOT an Expenditure Total Fiscal Impact: N/A Reviewed By City Commission Teri Samuels Meeting Completed 09/11/2025 9:00 AM Department of Building Eduardo Santamaria Department Head Review Completed 09/11/2025 2:16 PM Office of Management and Budget Fred Pericles Budget Analyst Review Completed 09/11/2025 2:23 PM Office of Management and Budget Marie Gouin Budget Review Completed 09/11/2025 6:37 PM City Manager’s Office Asael Marrero Assistance City Manager Review Completed 09/12/2025 11:48 AM City Manager’s Office Natasha Colebrook-Williams Deputy City Manager Review Completed 09/12/2025 7:54 PM City Manager’s Office Arthur Noriega V City Manager Review Completed 09/15/2025 11:38 AM Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Legislative Division Review Completed 09/15/2025 3:07 PM Office of the City Attorney Angelica knight ACA Review Completed 09/16/2025 12:59 PM Office of the City Attorney George K. Wysong III Approved Form and Correctness Completed 09/16/2025 1:57 PM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 09/25/2025 9:00 AM City Commission Todd B. Hannon Meeting Completed 10/23/2025 9:00 AM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 12/11/2025 9:00 AM City Commission Todd B. Hannon Meeting Pending 01/22/2026 9:00 AM City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com City of Miami Legislation Ordinance Enactment Number File Number: 17938 Final Action Date: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE I/DIVISION 2/SECTION 10-18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CITY CODE”), TITLED “BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL/BUILDING ADMINISTRATION, FEES, AND WAIVERS/BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE; WAIVERS; ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR, BOILER ETC.,” AMENDING SECTION 10-18 OF THE CITY CODE TO INCORPORATE CURRENT ELEVATOR INSPECTION FEES, BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL FEES, AND FINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 10-18 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended (“City Code”), provides for the permit fee schedule and waivers related to elevators, escalators, boilers, etc.; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami (“City”) has a dynamic real estate market with continued commercial and residential development requiring robust building safety and maintenance regulations; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to streamline the process of regulating and enforcing compliance for elevator, escalator, boiler, and unfired pressure vessel inspections to ensure safety and efficiency; and WHEREAS, incorporating existing fees into a standardized table format enhances clarity and accessibility for residents, property owners, and contractors; and WHEREAS, the establishment of new inspection fees for elevators, escalators, and mechanical equipment in new construction ensures that development projects contribute to maintaining public safety and regulatory oversight; and WHEREAS, ensuring compliance with elevator, escalator, boiler, and unfired pressure vessel regulations protects residents, including vulnerable populations such as seniors and persons with disabilities, from hazardous conditions; and WHEREAS, establishing clear penalties for non-compliance encourages accountability and enhances enforcement capabilities; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes these amendments to Section 10-18 of the City Code are in the best interests of both our business and residential communities;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 Section 2. Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is amended in the following particulars:1 “CHAPTER 10 BUILDINGS * * * Sec. 10-18. Building Permit fee schedule; waivers; elevator, escalator, boiler etc. * * * c. Elevator/Escalator/Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Fees and Fines for Non-Compliance. 1.a. Recurring/Annual Fees. 1. Certificate of Operations: $200.00 per elevator/escalator 2. Elevator/escalator duplicate certificate: $100.00 per elevator/escalator 3. Elevator/escalator delinquent certificate: $50.00 per elevator/escalator 4. Temporary certificate of Operations: $100.00 per elevator/escalator 5. Elevator/escalator annual inspection: $200.00 per elevator/escalator 6. Elevator/escalator re-inspection fee: $100.00 per elevator/escalator 7. Elevator witness: A. One-year test: $200.00 B. Five-year test: $250.00 8. Elevator emergency power/fire recall test: $1,000.00 per test 9. Elevator/escalator removal fee: $500.00 per elevator/escalator 10. High pressure boiler annual inspection: $135.00 per boiler 11. Low pressure boiler annual inspection: $135.00 per boiler 12. Water heater annual inspection: $85.00 per heater 13. Pool heater annual inspection: $85.00 per heater 14. Miniature boiler annual inspection: $85.00 per boiler 1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material. City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 15. Kettles annual inspection: $85.00 per kettle 16. Unfired pressure vessel (air compressor) annual inspection: $85.00 per vessel Certificate of operation per elevator $200.00 Elevator/escalator duplicate certificate per elevator/escalator $100.00 Elevator/escalator delinquent certificate per elevator/escalator $50.00 Temporary certificate of operations per elevator/escalator $100.00 Elevator/escalator annual inspection per elevator/escalator $200.00 Elevator/escalator re-inspection fee per elevator/escalator $100.00 Elevator witness one-year test $200.00 Elevator witness five year test $250.00 Elevator emergency power/fire recall test per test $1000.00 Elevator/escalator removal fee per elevator/escalator $500.00 High pressure boiler annual inspection per boiler $135.00 Low pressure boiler annual inspection per boiler $85.00 Water heater annual inspection per heater $85.00 Pool heater annual inspection per heater $85.00 Miniature boiler annual inspection per boiler $85.00 Kettles annual inspection per kettle $85.00 Unfired pressure vessel (air compressor) annual inspection per vessel $85.00 2. Elevator Inspection Fees for New Construction/alterations Escalator Final Inspection $1,200.00 Hydraulic elevator final inspection $600.00 Traction elevator final inspection $600.00 Traction elevator final inspection (more than 20 landings) $750.00 Initial Temporary use inspection $600.00 Temporary use renewal inspection $200.00 Overtime inspections rate per hour $225.00 Overtime inspections rate per hour (minimum four hour block) $900.00 Wheelchair lift $300.00 Robotic parking $1,200.00 Generator/ Fire recall test $1,000.00 Reinspection/Finals $400.00 Minor Repairs/DLM/Cab interiors/etc. $300.00 3. b. Fines for non-compliance. a. 1. Elevator/escalator non-compliance fines: A. First offense: $250.00 per elevator/escalator B. Second offense: $500.00 per elevator/escalator City of Miami File ID: 17938 (Revision: ) Printed On: 1/13/2026 C. Third offense: $1,000.00 per elevator/escalator First offense per elevator/escalator $250.00 second offense per elevator/escalator $500.00 third offense per elevator/escalator $750.00 fourth offense per elevator/escalator $1,000.00 b. 2. Boiler, heater and unfired pressure vessel non-compliance fines: A. Re-inspection fee for every two consecutive failed inspection: $50.00 B. Late fee for past due amounts: $40.00 Re-inspection fee for every two consecutive failed inspection $50.00 Late fee for past due amounts $40.00 * * *” Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after final reading and adoption thereof.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated herein, whichever is later.