Obligation of Mezuzah in an Elevator
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Question
Is an elevator required to have a mezuzah, and should a blessing be recited?
Answer
An elevator is required to have a mezuzah as a gateway by rabbinic decree, but since it is doubtful, a blessing is not recited. The place of affixing is on the first floor at the right of the entrance to the elevator, and on other floors at the right of the exit from the elevator, which is the right of the entrance to the house.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 286, Se'if 19