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Contact UsWhat Safety Codes Do You Need To Be Aware of Before Installing a Home Elevator?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) publishes safety codes for elevators and escalators.This set of safety codes, known as A17, establishes guidelines for the construction, installation, and maintenance of elevators and escalators in the U.S.
Elevators must have the safety features required by A17. These features include safety brakes, emergency stop buttons, and handrails.New braking systems, speed restrictions, and laser sensors are some of the new technologies being used to control the elevators and keep them safe.
Today's elevators go faster than older elevators and hold more people. New safety codes allow elevators to be made of lighter materials, allowing them to travel faster. Starts and stops are more fluid, to the point where passengers don't even notice them.
The safety codes in today's elevators allow for the control mechanisms to be housed in a small box instead of an entire machine room. This saves space.
ASME adopted its first safety standard for residential elevators in 1955 when it limited the gap between inner and outer elevators to four inches. In 1981, the standard was relaxed to nine inches. Advances in elevator technology have led to new safety standards. In 2013, new requirements for wind turbine elevators were established, along with updated requirements for the maintenance control program.
With annual updates to the code, many elevators require constant maintenance to adhere to the safety codes. Semi-annual inspection and maintenance ensure adherence to the codes for increased passenger safety.
Residential elevators are safe as long as they follow the rules set forth by code and the manufacturer's recommendations. A number of safety features are available as options with the purchase of a home elevator, including sensors and sturdier inside doors, known as Tambour gates.
Make sure the elevator you purchase follows all safety requirements and your contractor is licensed by the state. The law requires that every elevator installed be checked by a certified inspector to ensure it adheres to safety codes.
