MI HB5700

Excludes private residence vertical lifts from the definition of "elevator" under Michigan's elevator regulation act, removing them from standard elevator inspection and licensing requirements.

Defines "private residence vertical lift" as a vertical lift in a private residence intended to transport one individual at a time, distinct from elevators, stairway chairlifts, platform lifts, and dumbwaiters.

Requires private residence vertical lifts to be certified as safe by a nationally recognized testing laboratory in compliance with ASME standards A17.1-2022, A17.7-2007, or the most recent approved edition.

Prohibits the department from requiring a pit, machine room, or traditional hoistway for private residence vertical lifts if they are installed per manufacturer specifications and certified to ASME A17.7-2007 performance-based safety requirements.

Allows private residence vertical lifts to optionally include a full passenger enclosure or traditional hoistway without mandating either.