CECA – Private Residence Elevators

Today, more and more residential properties are installing elevators within their homes for a variety of reasons, yet there is no government regulation or standards for the installation contractors have to adhere too. With just over 20,000 such elevators installed today, by 2030 it is predicted there could be over 90,000 -none of which adhere to any building code, inspection schedule or safety standards.

The purpose of this course is to inform you, the Broker, of the current regulations, at all three levels of government, as it pertains to changes your Personal Lines clients might be making to their houses or, more commonly, to their newly constructed houses without your awareness. Included in this course are Insurance specific tips to assist you in gathering the right information to assess the change in exposures your client might be making.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify the rate of increase in the installation of elevators in private residences in the coming years.
2. Identify key exposures and risks of a private resident inhabitant who plans to or has installed a private residence elevator.
3. Explain how Canada’s Safety Codes are designed to work and how they affect private residence elevators.
4. Describe how provincial and municipal building codes are interwoven with the federal safety codes.
5. Explain what has been amended in Ontario’s Building Code for private residence elevators, and why.
6. Articulate the role of municipal oversight in inspections and certifications of private residence elevators.
7. List the core elements of the CECA Private Residence initiative that can help you identify the risk factors for any of your clients who have installed a private residence elevator.

This course is recommended for all Personal Lines Brokers. It was written by Canadian Elevator Contractors Association, CECA, and collaborated on with IBAO for this joint release.