New Inspection Tags,
Code Data Plates
and Headlines
Tools for Inspectors
Elevator Association of Florida
July 8, 2008
John S. Rearick
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…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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Discussion
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Code Data Plates
• HISTORY
– First Introduced in 1996 Edition
– Special Section in 2000 Edition (8.9)
• TEN YEARS OF PRACTICE
– Learning Curve
– Problems Encountered
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Edition Sensitive Items
(85 years of code)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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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,
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Limits
Controller Replacement
Top of Car Insp..
Emergency Operations
Leveling
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Tank
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• Home Page
• Standard Page
– Order by Permit Date and AHJ
– Order by Code Edition
• Custom Page
– Traction Choices
– Hydro Choices
• Contact Page
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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: __________________________________________________
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• 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
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• 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
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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:________________________________
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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
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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
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Custom Software
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Software
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– NYC
– Mass.
– Penn.
- Ohio
- Calif.
- MO
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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
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Field Marked Alteration Plate
Covers common alterations
Instructions Provided
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CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE TEMPLATE - HY
For use for Hydralic elevators installed under A17.1b-1995 and earlier editions
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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
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Note: Approximate Plate size is 7" x 2.75" with .125" lettering.
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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 #
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X
1106-02
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CROSSHEAD DATA PLATE TEMPLATE
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DOOR OPERATOR DATA PLATE
NORMAL
Seconds
REDUCED
Seconds
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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• Owner
Discussion
– Notice to AHJ
• Investigation
• Corrective Action
• Return to Service
• Injured Parties
– Plaintiff's Attorneys
• Consultants/Expert Witnesses
• Defendants
– Owner
– Manufacturer
– Maintainer/s
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