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Lauderhill to inventory and inspect multifamily elevators, asks county for enforcement help
Summary
Following repeated reports of broken elevators in multifamily buildings, Lauderhill officials agreed to build a city inventory of nonoperational elevators and to press Broward County (which holds elevator jurisdiction) for enforcement; staff pledged a six‑month start plan for inspections and coordination with county elevator codes.
Lauderhill commissioners raised repeated public safety concerns about nonworking elevators in multifamily buildings during the Nov. 10 workshop and directed staff to create a city‑level inventory and inspection plan.
Fire and building officials said Florida fire code treats elevators as a convenience rather than a life‑safety system for most low‑rise buildings (life‑safety…
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