Introducing PAULIE: The City's New Permitting and Licensing Platform​

The City of Saint Paul is now using PAULIE. This new platform reimagines how we handle permits, licenses, inspections, and enforcement. You can now apply, track application status, and communicate with City staff in one centralized, secure, and mobile-friendly platform.​

You can now schedule and track inspections through PAULIE, the City of Saint Paul's new online system for permits, licenses, inspections, complaints, and more.

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Overview

Elevator / escalator inspections are required annually. These inspections are performed by our Elevator Inspections staff.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 38 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about vertical transportation devices.

Fees

Type of DeviceFee
Power driven passenger and freight elevator up to 5 floors in height $161
Power driven passenger and freight elevator 6 to 10 floors in height$184
Power driven passenger and freight elevator 11 to 20 floors in height$204
Power driven passenger and freight elevator 21 or more floors in height$230
Dumbwaiter $161
Moving stairway $161
Docklift $161
Hand-powered elevator $161
Manlift $161
Vertical reciprocating conveyors $161
Material transfer devices $161
Devices designed for handicapped accessibility $161
  

Questions

Questions? You may call the Department of Safety and Inspections at 651-266-8989 between the hours of 7:30 am-4:30 pm (Monday-Friday) to leave a voice mail message or email the DSI Message Center anytime, day or night.

Last Edited: September 17, 2025