Code: EVCAT1 (Elevator test filing violation)
Description: (Annual elevator test filing violation) is a DOB violation code issued when the required annual Category 1 elevator inspection and test report is not filed. It is the current violation code for this failure-to-file requirement.
Practical Meaning: An EVCAT1 violation means the owner did not file a required annual Category 1 elevator test report for an elevator device. The owner should arrange the required inspection and filing, then check DOB NOW: Safety for the violation, payment amount, and any documents needed for resolution.
Where You May See It: You may see EVCAT1 in DOB NOW: Safety, a DOB elevator-violation record, a managing agent’s compliance report, or a due-diligence review for a building with elevators. For certain newer reporting cycles, elevator violations are available in DOB NOW rather than BIS.
Why It Matters: A missed or late Category 1 filing can result in civil penalties and late fees, and DOB may require a current accepted CAT1 or CAT5 report before an elevator violation can be resolved. Category 1 is an annual no-load safety test, so owners should track both the testing date and the filing deadline.
Source: DOB Elevator Inspection FAQ