Which VRC codes apply in your state?

Pick your state on the map or from the list to see the building codes for installing and using vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs). VRCs move materials only. They may never carry people.

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Codes change, and this page is a guide, not legal advice. Confirm the requirements with your state and local authorities before you buy or install a VRC.

Alabama

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Alaska

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Arizona

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Arizona have their own VRC rules, which may include installer licensing and permits.

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Arkansas

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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California

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

Governing code: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Article 12.5 (Vertical or Inclined Reciprocating Conveyors).

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Colorado

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Colorado have their own VRC rules, which may include installer licensing and permits.

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Connecticut

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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Delaware

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Florida

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Florida have their own VRC rules, which may include special submittals and permits.

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Georgia

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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Hawaii

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Idaho

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Idaho have their own VRC rules, which may include permits.

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Illinois

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some local jurisdictions in Illinois, including the City of Chicago and Lake County, have their own VRC rules. These can require special equipment features, installer licensing and permits.

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Indiana

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Iowa

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Kansas

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Kentucky

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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Louisiana

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: May be required by the state. Confirm before you schedule an installation.

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Maine

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Maryland

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Massachusetts

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

Governing code: Massachusetts Code of Regulations, 524 CMR 32.00 (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors).

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Michigan

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Minnesota

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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Mississippi

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Missouri

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Missouri have their own VRC rules, which may include installer licensing and permits.

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Montana

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Nebraska

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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Nevada

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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New Hampshire

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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New Jersey

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in New Jersey have their own VRC rules, which may include special submittals, permits and testing.

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New Mexico

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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New York

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: New York City has its own VRC rules under the New York City Building Code, Chapter K2. Permits, testing and inspections are required in the city.

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North Carolina

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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North Dakota

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Ohio

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Oklahoma

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Oregon

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

Governing code: Oregon Specialty Lift Code.

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Pennsylvania

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Rhode Island

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits and testing apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

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South Carolina

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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South Dakota

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Tennessee

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Texas

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Utah

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Vermont

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Virginia

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

Local rules: Some municipalities in Virginia have their own VRC rules, which may include installer licensing and permits.

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Washington

Permits and testing: Required by the state. Permits, testing and inspections apply.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Required by the state. VRC installers and mechanics must be licensed.

Governing code: Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 296-96, Part C1.

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Washington, D.C.

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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West Virginia

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Wisconsin

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Wyoming

Permits and testing: Not required by the state.

Installer and mechanic licensing: Not required by the state.

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Not sure what applies to your project?

Wizard Material Handling manufactures and installs lifts. Call (973) 239-1451 or email sales@wizardmh.com and we will help you work out the requirements for your site.

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