New Inspection Tags, Code Data Plates and Headlines Tools for Inspectors Elevator Association of Florida July 8, 2008 John S. Rearick CodeDataPlate.com …and performance of applicable code-required safety tests such as on a traction elevator and annual relief pressure test on a hydraulic elevator… 2007 Florida Statutes Elevator Safety Act Chapter 399 CodeDataPlate.com Traction Elevator - Periodic Test REQ. Tag Person or Firm Performing Test: Test Category: REQ. # 8.11.2.2.1 8.11.2.2.2 8.11.2.2.3 8.11.2.2.4 8.11.2.2.5 8.11.2.2.6 8.11.2.2.7 8.11.2.2.8 8.11.2.2.9 8.11.2.2.10 8.11.2.2.11 Test Item Car and CW Oil Buffer Car & CWT Safeties Car & CWT Governors Winding Drum Slack Rope Device Terminal Stopping Devices Emergency Operations FFS Standby Power Operation Door Closing Force & KE Broken Rope or Tape Switch E/E/PES checkout Ascending Car/Unintended Motion Tests CodeDataPlate.com 1 Test Date TN 02-3392 Proposed revision to ASME A17.1 – 2000 requirements 8.11 for test tags as follows: 8.11.1.6 Periodic Test Tags. A metal test tag with the test date; the requirement number requiring the test, the applicable code requirement(s) and date performed; and the name of the person or firm performing the test; shall be installed in the machine room or machine space for all Category 3 and 5 periodic tests for electric elevators and Category 1, 3, and 5 tests for hydraulic elevators. 8.11.2.3.1 Car and Counterweight Safeties. (b) For Type A safeties ....... A metal tag shall be attached to the safety-releasing carrier in a permanent manner, giving the date of the safety test, together with the name of the person or firm who performed the test. 8.11.2.3.3 Oil Buffers (e) After completion of the test, a metal tag, indicating the date of the test, together with the name of the person or firm who performed the test, shall be attached to the buffer [Item 5.3.2(b)]. 8.11.3.2.4 Flexible Hose and Fitting Assemblies. Flexible hose and fitting assemblies shall be tested at the relief valve setting pressure for a minimum of 30 s. Any signs of leakage, slippage of hose fittings, damage to outer hose CodeDataPlate.com covering sufficient to expose reinforcement, or bulging, or distortions of the hose body is cause for replacement. A metal tag indicating the date of the test and the name of the TN 02-3392 8.11.3.2.4 Flexible Hose and Fitting Assemblies. Flexible hose and fitting assemblies shall be tested at the relief valve setting pressure for a minimum of 30 s. Any signs of leakage, slippage of hose fittings, damage to outer hose covering sufficient to expose reinforcement, or bulging, or distortions of the hose body is cause for replacement. A metal tag indicating the date of the test and the name of the person or firm who performed the test shall be attached to the hose assembly in a permanent manner (Item 2.17.2). Caution: If the motor protection or motor overloads trip during this test do NOT change the adjustment or jumper the overloads. Damage to the motor can result from running the motor without adequate overload protection. REASON: Clarification and consolidation of the requirements for periodic inspections and test tags…. The original intent was it to apply to category 1 and 5. Public Review Draft June 2006 A17.1-200x Proposed Revisions CodeDataPlate.com Page 27 of 197 Traction Elevator - Periodic Test REQ. Tag Person or Firm Performing Test: Test Category: REQ. # 8.11.2.2.1 8.11.2.2.2 8.11.2.2.3 8.11.2.2.4 8.11.2.2.5 8.11.2.2.6 8.11.2.2.7 8.11.2.2.8 8.11.2.2.9 8.11.2.2.10 8.11.2.2.11 Test Item Car and CW Oil Buffer Car & CWT Safeties Car & CWT Governors Winding Drum Slack Rope Device Terminal Stopping Devices Emergency Operations FFS Standby Power Operation Door Closing Force & KE Broken Rope or Tape Switch E/E/PES checkout Ascending Car/Unintended Motion Tests CodeDataPlate.com 1 Test Date Traction Elevator - Periodic Test REQ. Tag Person or Firm Performing Test: Test Category: REQ. # 8.11.2.3.1 8.11.2.3.2 8.11.2.3.3 8.11.2.3.4 8.11.2.3.5 8.11.2.3.6 8.11.2.3.7 8.11.2.3.8 8.11.2.3.9 8.11.2.3.10 8.11.2.3.10 Test Item Car & CWT Safeties Car & CWT Governors Car and CW Oil Buffer Braking System (125%) Standby Power Operation Emergency and Terminal Speed Limiting Devices Power Opening of Doors Leveling Zone and Speed Inner landing Zone Emergency Stopping Distance Traction Test CodeDataPlate.com 5 Test Date Hydraulic Elevator - Periodic Test REQ. Tag Person or Firm Performing Test: REQ. # 8.11.3.1.3(y) 8.11.3.2.1 8.11.3.2.2 8.11.3.2.3(a) 8.11.3.2.3(b) 8.11.3.2.3(c) 8.11.3.2.3(d) 8.11.3.2.3(e) 8.11.3.2.3(f) 8.11.3.2.3(g) 8.11.3.2.3(h) 8.11.3.2.3(i) 8.11.3.2.4 8.11.3.2.5 Test Category: Test Item Slack Rope Device Relief Valve & System Pressure Cylinder & Pressure Piping Normal Terminal Stopping Device Governors Safeties Oil Buffers Emergency Operation FFS Standby Power Operation Power Operation of Doors Terminal Speed Reducing Low Oil & RPR Protection Flexible Hose & Fitting Pressure Switch 1 Test Date cdp CodeDataPlate.com Hydraulic Elevator - Periodic Test REQ. Tag Person or Firm Performing Test: Test Category: REQ. # 8.11.3.4.1 8.11.3.4.1 8.11.3.4.1 8.11.3.4.4 8.11.3.4.5 Test Item Governors Safeties Oil Buffers Plunger Gripper Overspeed Valves CodeDataPlate.com 5 Test Date Discussion CodeDataPlate.com Code Data Plates • HISTORY – First Introduced in 1996 Edition – Special Section in 2000 Edition (8.9) • TEN YEARS OF PRACTICE – Learning Curve – Problems Encountered CodeDataPlate.com SECTION 8.9 Requirement 8.9 contains requirements for all new and existing equipment within the Scope of this Code. 8.9.1 Required Information Data plate shall be provided and maintained that shall indicate the Code to be used for inspections and tests (see 8.10.1.2). The data plate shall indicate the Code and edition in effect at the time of installation. CODE DATA PLATE INSTALLATION CODE: ASME A17.1a-1997 codedataplate.com The data plate shall also indicate the Code in effect at the time of any alteration ALTERATION CODE: ASME A17.1a-2005 and indicate the applicable requirements of 8.7. SECT. 8.7 REQUIREMENTS COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 8.7.2.11.5, 8.7.3.8, 8.7.3.24, 8.7.3.29, 8.7.3.30, 8.7.3.31.2, 8.7.3.31.5, 8.7.3.31.8 CodeDataPlate.com 8.7.3.31.1, codedataplate.com Installation Code Edition • Original Installation Date – Elevator Permit Date – Other Dates If Unknown • Original Installation Code – Follows AHJ’s Effective Dates – Use ASME Effective Dates • AHJ has no dates • No AHJ • GSA – Format is the same as in Inspector’s Guide CodeDataPlate.com Equipment Without Alteration • Older Installations – Use applicable ASME edition – Use Locally adopted Codes such as • • • • Ohio Bulletin 110 (Red Book) Massachusetts 524 CMR Pennsylvania PA 34 Chap. 7 Washington WAC 296-96 Min. Std. – Each AHJ addresses this issue differently • Newer Installations – Use applicable ASME edition – As required by AHJ CodeDataPlate.com Edition Sensitive Items (85 years of code) • • • • • • • • • • A17.3 applies from d-1986 through d-2000 to Part XII Item 1.6 Car Emergency Signal there are 6 differences Space Guards A17.1-1937 and later editions (also A17.3) Static Control a-1988 and later editions Glazing b-1989 and later editions & again in a-2005 Item 1.12/13 & 3.8 (Cab items) there are 16 differences and 16 more relating to car & hoistway doors & gates Door Restrictors b-1980, b-1983 and b-1989 differences Hydro RPR required for installations under c-1986 and later Fire Service b-1973, 1981, 1984, b-1989 and 2000 CodeDataPlate.com CDP Flow Chart START Determine the Original Maufacturer and serial number of the base equipment. No Determine date of Manufacture from Cross Head Data Plate Yes Yes Yes Have there been Alterations? No Contacted Manufacturer to obtain the Installation Code Yes No Determine building construction period estimate elevator install permit date Determine the Modernization Installer and Date Subtract time from permit to manufacture (6-18 months) Determine code in effect from AHJ for the estimated permit date Determine scope of alterations and the applicable alteration rules and the applicable alteration code edition FINISH Order Proper Code Data Plate CodeDataPlate.com Install Code Data Plate on Controller or Main Line Disconnect …comply with the edition of the Florida Building Code or Elevator Safety Code that was in effect at the time of receipt of application for the construction permit for the elevator….Each alteration … was in effect at the time of receipt of the application …permit. 2007 Florida Statutes Elevator Safety Act Chapter 399 CodeDataPlate.com Custom Plates • Alterations Under A17.1-1996 Edition CODE DATA PLATE INSTALLATION CODE: ALTERATION CODE: ANSI A17.1-1978 ASME A17.1a-1994 PART XII RULES COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 1201.11, 1202.13. codedataplate.com • Alterations Under A17.1-2000 Edition CODE DATA PLATE INSTALLATION CODE: ANSI A17.1-1978 ALTERATION CODE: ASME A17.1-2000 SECT. 8.7 REQUIREMENTS COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 8.7.2.11.5, 8.7.2.28. codedataplate.com CodeDataPlate.com Alteration Plate Door Operator Plunger Gripper CODE DATA PLATE Wiring INSTALLATION CODE: Re-opening Devise Door Restrictor ALTERATION CODE: ASA A17.1-1965 Valve ASME A17.1-2000 SECT. 8.7 REQUIREMENTS COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 8.7.2.11.5, 8.7.2.13, 8.7.3.8, 8.7.3.12, 8.7.3.23.7, 8.7.3.24, 8.7.3.30, 8.7.3.31.1, 8.7.3.31.2, 8.7.3.31.5, 8.7.3.31.8 8.7.3.29, codedataplate.com Limits Controller Replacement Top of Car Insp.. Emergency Operations Leveling CodeDataPlate.com Tank Website www.CodeDataPlate.com • Home Page • Standard Page – Order by Permit Date and AHJ – Order by Code Edition • Custom Page – Traction Choices – Hydro Choices • Contact Page CodeDataPlate.com Code Data Plate Order Form Company:__________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________ State:____________ Zip: ____________________ Phone:_______________________________ Fax:______________________________________ Contact:______________________________ P.O. No.:__________________________________ e-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________ Type of Plates and Equipment on this sheet: Shipping Instructions: Quantity:_____________________ _______________________________________ Mounting method for plates: New Installation Modernization Maintenance Other Type: Traction Hydro Esc/MW 4 Holes Double faced tape Both None Local Inspection Authority (AHJ):__________________________________________________________ New Installations or Modernizations Only: Installation/Alteration Date:_________________________________________________ Modernizations or Maintenance Only: Original Installation Date: __________________________________________________ CodeDataPlate.com Custom Plates • Modernizations – Multi-mod Plate CODE DATA PLATE INSTALLATION CODE: ANSI A17.1d-1970 ALTERATION CODE: ANSI A17.1-1978 PART XI RULES COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 1201.10a ALTERATION CODE: ASME A17.1-1993 PART XII RULES COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 1201.11 codedataplate.com CodeDataPlate.com Custom Plates • Add-on Plates CODE DATA PLATE ALTERATION CODE: ASME A17.1a-2005 SECT. 8.7 REQUIREMENTS COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 8.7.3.8, 8.7.3.24, 8.7.3.29, 8.7.3.31.5, 8.7.3.31.8 codedataplate.com CodeDataPlate.com CodeDataPlate.com CodeDataPlate.com Job Information Web, e-mail, phone or fax Code Data Plate Order Form Modernization Items - check those that apply and provide additional in blanks: Alteration to Hoistway: Ascending Car/unintended Movement Protection Hoistway Ventilation Change in Number of Ropes Mach. Room Access: Addition of Rope Equalizers Mach. Rm. Alteration: Addition of Auxiliary Rope-Fastening Devices Replace or alter Wiring Alteration to cwt: Horizontal Slide Entrance(s) added Installation of or Alteration to Cwt. Roller Guides Vertical Bi-Parting Entrance(s) Alteration to Car or Cwt. Buffers or Bumpers Tracks and/or Hangers Replaced Alteration of Guide Rails, Supports and Fastenings Interlocks Replaced Alteration to Machine, Motor or Sheaves HW Access and/or Unlocking Device Alteration Change in location of Driving Machine Door restrictors added Alteration to Terminal-Stopping Devices Door Operator added or altered Addition of or alteration to Top of Car Operating Device Door Re-Opening devise added or altered Addition of or alteration to Car leveling or Truck-Zoning Device Complete New Cab Change of Main Power Supply Remodel Existing Cab: Controller change Alteration of Car Frame or Platform Change in Type of Motion Control (AC, DC, VV, SCR, etc.) Installation of or Alteration to Car Roller Guides Change in Type of Operation Control (Car Sw., Automatic, etc.) Increase/Decease Deadweight of Car more than 5% Charge to Emergency Operations or Signaling devices Change in Type of Service Installation of new Hydraulic Jack Change in Class of Loading Install or alter Plunger Change to carry Passengers on Freight elevator Install, alter or sleeve Cylinder Increase in Rated Load Increase Working Pressure Increase or Decrease Travel Change location of Hydro Jack Increase in Rated Speed Relocation of Hydraulic Machine to below top of Cylinder Decrease in Rated Speed Installation of Plunger Gripper Replace or install New Car Safety Change to Valves, Pressure Piping & Fittings Replace or install New Cwt. Safety Install or alter Tank Alter Existing Car or Cwt. Safety Alter Anti-Creep Leveling device Alter or install New Speed Governor Install or alter Emergency Lowering Other items modernized, comments or any additional Information:________________________________ CodeDataPlate.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ CodeEdition ASME A17.1a-2005 ASME A17.1-2000 ASME A17.1b-1998 ASME A17.1b-1995 ASME A17.1b-1992 ASME A17.1a-1991 ASME A17.1-1990 ASME/ANSI A17.1b-1989 ASME/ANSI A17.1a-1988 ASME/ANSI A17.1-1987 ANSI/ASME A17.1e-1987 ANSI/ASME A17.1c-1986 ANSI/ASME A17.1b-1985 ANSI/ASME A17.1-1984 ANSI/ASME A17.1b-1983 ANSI/ASME A17.1a-1982 ANSI/ASME A17.1-1981 ANSI A17.1b-1980 ANSI A17.1a-1979 ANSI A17.1-1978 ANSI A17.1g-1976 ANSI A17.1f-1975 ANSI A17.1c-1974 ANSI A17.1b-1973 ANSI A17.1a-1972 ANSI A17.1-1971 ANSI A17.1d-1970 USAS A17.1b-1968 USAS A17.1a-1967 ASA A17.1-1965 StartDate EndDate December 8, 2006 October 1, 2005 October 4, 2000 August 1, 1996 February 2, 1994 August 29, 1992 August 9, 1991 May 31, 1990 May 16, 1989 November 1, 1988 November 1, 1987 October 31, 1986 July 1, 1986 July 1, 1985 September 19, 1984 July 1, 1983 July 1, 1982 September 1, 1980 July 1, 1979 October 1, 1978 December 1, 1976 November 1, 1975 May 1, 1974 November 1, 1973 March 1, 1972 January 1, 1972 July 1, 1971 January 1, 1970 January 18, 1968 April 1, 1966 December 7, 2006 September 30, 2005 October 3, 2000 July 31, 1996 February 1, 1994 August 28, 1992 August 8, 1991 May 30, 1990 May 15, 1989 October 31, 1988 October 31, 1987 October 30, 1986 June 30, 1986 June 30, 1985 September 18, 1984 June 30, 1983 June 30, 1982 August 31, 1980 June 30, 1979 September 30, 1978 November 30, 1976 October 31, 1975 April 30, 1974 October 31, 1973 February 29, 1972 December 31, 1971 June 30, 1971 December 31, 1969 January 17, 1968 Florida Data Base of Effective Dates Serial Number 92918 89682 59628 51752 47694 46588 45796 44573 43255 42310 41099 39637 39414 37812 36387 34073 32996 30297 28921 27033 24572 24016 22172 20916 10205 9982 9296 7521 4420 43 AHJ’s CodeEdition Type StartDate EndDate ASME A17.1b-2003 ASME A17.1a-1997 ASME/ANSI A17.1b-1989 ANSI/ASME A17.1a-1985 ANSI/ASME A17.1a-1982 ANSI A17.1b-1980 ANSI A17.1-1978 USAS A17.1a-1967 ASA A17.1-1965 NYC BC 1938 - Article 14 NYC BC 1931 - Article 27 NYC BC 1922 - Article 27 NYC BC 1915 - Article 27 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 July 1, 2008 April 17, 2003 January 1, 1991 January 1, 1987 January 1, 1985 January 1, 1981 January 1, 1979 January 1, 1970 January 1, 1968 January 1, 1938 January 1, 1931 January 1, 1922 January 1, 1915 January 1, 2018 June 30, 2008 April 16, 2003 December 31, 1990 December 31, 1986 December 31, 1984 December 31, 1980 December 31, 1978 December 31, 1969 December 31, 1967 December 31, 1937 December 31, 1930 December 31, 1921 CodeDataPlate.com N.Y.C. Custom Software CodeDataPlate.com Custom Software CodeDataPlate.com Other Types of Plates • Job Specific Plates • AHJ Specific Plates – NYC – Mass. – Penn. - Ohio - Calif. - MO • Add on Plates • Cross-head Plates • T/H plates CodeDataPlate.com -Iowa -WA -A17.3 Minor Alterations Only CODE DATA PLATE ALTERATION CODE: ASME A17.1 b-2003 -2004 a-2005 -2000 a-2002 -2007 SECT. 8.7 REQUIREMENTS COMPLIED WITH: #REF! 8.7.2.11.5 8.7.2.13 8.7.2.14 8.7.2.20 8.7.2.28 8.7.3.13 8.7.3.23.1 8.7.3.24 8.7.3.31.8 8.7.3.31.9 cdp Field Marked Alteration Plate Covers common alterations Instructions Provided CodeDataPlate.com CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE TEMPLATE - HY For use for Hydralic elevators installed under A17.1b-1995 and earlier editions ● ● Under b-1995 and earlier CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE COMPLETE CAR WEIGHT: Hydro POUNDS RATED LOAD: F.P.M. RATED SPEED: MANUFACTURED: BY: Under 1996 CROSSHEAD and later DATA● PLATE TEMPLATE - HY ● Note: Approximate Plate size is 7" x 2.75" with .125" lettering. ● ● CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE QUANTITY COMPLETE CAR WEIGHT: 1 4 HOLES X DOUBLE FACED TAPE POUNDS CAR #'s PLUNGER WEIGHT: Other Products POUNDS APPROVED RATED LOAD: DOWN SPEED: F.P.M. DATED P.O. # BY: MANUFACTURED: RAIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Work order # ● X 1106-02 ● CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE TEMPLATE - TR A17.1-1990 Rule 301.10 = speed is down direction and is not to include weight of plunger this seems to be a clarification - the referance is still back to Section 207 ● ● CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE COMPLETE CAR WEIGHT: Replacement Crosshead Plates RATED LOAD: POUNDS POUNDS RATED SPEED: NUMBER OF ROPES: DIAMETER: RATED BREAKING STRENGTH: MANUFACTURED: F.P.M. IN. POUNDS BY: RAIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS: the safety for the characteristics of the rail lubricant to be used. CodeDataPlate.com ● ● Other Products TEMPERATURE-HUMIDITY DATA PLATE TEMPLATE - STANDARD Requirement 2.7.5.2 ( 2.7.9.2 in A17.1-2007) NEII-1 Ranges shown which is tighter than most manufactures' Custom ranges available on special order Ambient Air Requirements Temperature 13oC (55oF) Relative Humidity 80% Min. 32oC (90oF) Max. Max. codedataplate.com Note: Approximate Plate size is 5.5" x 1.5" with .125" lettering. 2.7.9.2 Temperature and Humidity. Machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and control rooms shall be provided with natural or mechanical means to keep the ambient air temperature and humidity in the range specified by the elevator equipment manufacturer to ensure safe and normal operation of the elevator. The temperature and humidity range shall be permanently posted in the machine room, control room, control space, or where specified by the equipment manufacturer, in the machinery space. CodeDataPlate.com Other Products ● ● DOOR OPERATOR DATA PLATE NORMAL Seconds REDUCED Seconds ● cdp ● Door Operator Plate required when Re-Opening Device is altered/added 8.7.2.13 Door Reopening Device. Where a reopening device … is altered... requirements shall apply: (a) requirement 2.13.4… 2.13.4.2.4 Data Plate. A data plate conforming to 2.16.3.3 Instructions Provided CodeDataPlate.com Code Data Plate Kits CodeDataPlate.com Under Development CODE DATA PLATE INSTALLATION CODE: ASME A17.1-2007 EXCEPT FOR SECTIONS: 2.X.X, 2.Y.Y, 2.Z.Z This elevator complies with ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 #REF! See Maintenance Control Program codedataplate.com Section 2.11 of A17.7 CodeDataPlate.com Discussion CodeDataPlate.com Horror Headlines Don’t Miss the Details Your Inspection is Critical NAESA’s motto, In The Public Interest, is something we take seriously and all our resources are dedicated to public safety through industry education. FATALITY AT OSU Elevator’s brake fails state test Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Kathy Lynn Gray THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH The dormitory elevator that killed an Ohio State University freshman had a major brake failure and couldn’t hold even the 2,500 pounds it was supposed to support, a state report released yesterday shows. Andy Polakowski, 18, was crushed by the elevator in OSU?s Stradley Hall on Oct. 20. He was trapped between the roof of the elevator and the third floor after he tried to step off the car as it CodeDataPlate.com unexpectedly began to descend with the doors open. Horror Headlines X-Ray Machine Crushes Man ...in a bizarre accident a 5000 pound imaging machine used at a local hospital crashed though the 4th floor elevator shaft doors and fell two floors crushing a 26 year old man inside the elevator. Investigators reported that some of the shaft door steel safety angles that engage the elevator door sill were missing allowing the heavy machine to continue on its path. The operator of the machine apparently was distracted seconds before the accident. Hospital administrators refused comment. Horror Headlines Child Loses Fingers in Escalator Accident ….riding with her mother, and two other children the 3 year girl got her fingers wedged between the escalator step and the floor plate comb. The accident de-gloved all the figures of her right hand. Doctors were able to save just one of the fingers, but stated that it is doubtful she will ever regain the use of it. Investigators reported caution signs were missing and that many of the combs at the landings were missing teeth. In a related story Mall Mart has recently installed escalator safety side skirt brushes after last years tragic accident do to a stepskirt entrapment which cost a 5 year old most of his left foot. Horror Headlines Unsupported Elevator Falls from Top Floor …apparently the driving mechanism became detached from the elevator and the elevator somehow wedged itself a few feet below the top floor. A piston, like that on an auto lift, continued down without the elevator cab it had been holding to the first floor. Investigators reason the movement of the passenger within the car after it stuck may have jarred it enough to start the fall. The occupants were a 26 year old mother of two and her sons 4 and 6. The mother suffered the most serious injuries and is in the university hospital. Courtesy of Elevator Inspector.com CodeDataPlate.com Horror Headlines 5 Student Nurses Burned Alive in Hospital Elevator Fire ...the fire started when a hastily discarded cigarette tossed between the doors of the elevator caught the oil and lint in the elevator shaft on fire. The chimney effect of the shaft quickly tuned it into an inferno. It was reported that the oil and lint condition had existed for years and hospital personnel knew of the hazard. CodeDataPlate.com Horror Headlines Underground Elevator Cylinder Failure Kills 2 …the students had all piled on the elevator at the top floor and it attempted to stop at the 3rd floor before crashing into the elevator pit. Investigators said there had been a catastrophic failure of an underground cylinder. …in an investigation of last months accident killing 2 and seriously injuring 11 others when a packed elevator fell, it was determined oil had been leaking underground for several months before the accident, but it was not caught by inspectors who had noted on there report to the owner there was no oil usage log on the premises. …A former employee of the elevator maintenance company stated that the university had not acted on a proposal for a “Life-Jacket” safety devise which could have stopped the falling elevator. Horror Headlines Man Falls Down Elevator Shaft …while attempting to jump from a stalled elevator a 68 year old man fell backwards to his death. A building maintenance employee apparently opened the shaft to allow the man to get out. The elevator was stuck some five feet above the floor from which the man jumped to the floor, lost his balance and fell 13 floors to his death. Fire department rescue workers said they were called on after the man fell to his death. They stated using the ASME A17.4 rescue methods they had been instructed to use could have prevented this tragedy. ...During a follow-up investigation to last weeks tragic death to a 68 year old man in a elevator shaft fall, state elevator officials revealed a violation of the state code for elevators. The door restictor devise was not in proper working order. The official explained that this is a safety devise mandated since the mid 80’s to prevent the opening of car doors when the car is not at or very near a floor. … Within 5 working days after any accident … holder shall report the accident … Failure to timely file this report is a violation… 2007 Florida Statutes Elevator Safety Act Chapter 399 CodeDataPlate.com • Owner Discussion – Notice to AHJ • Investigation • Corrective Action • Return to Service • Injured Parties – Plaintiff's Attorneys • Consultants/Expert Witnesses • Defendants – Owner – Manufacturer – Maintainer/s CodeDataPlate.com Thank You CodeDataPlate.com