Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
Minimum safety requirements for elevators and escalators already in service. Used by jurisdictions to bring older equipment up to a baseline without full modernization.
Check which edition your jurisdiction has adopted before you work to it.
Who Uses It
Owners of older buildings, modernization contractors and inspectors.
How It's Organized
| Electric elevators | Retroactive requirements for existing traction equipment |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic elevators | Retroactive requirements for existing hydraulic equipment, including cylinder safety |
| Escalators | Retroactive requirements for existing escalators |
Common Questions This Covers
| Upgrading an old elevator | Existing equipment |
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