The Deadline for Florida’s DLM Code is Approaching How to avoid code violations and costly blanket proposals Florida has adopted a critical safety requirement for all elevators to prevent operation when door contact circuits are faulty. By January 1, 2024, all Florida elevators must be equipped with a Door Lock Monitoring (DLM) system which keeps …
“It starts with need,” says David Hardin, 27-year elevator industry veteran who is now a senior consultant and National Co-Director of ATIS Elevator Consulting. “You have to design an elevator installation for the true needs of the customer. Where will the elevator be used? Who will be using it? Do you expect heavy usage? How …
Determining the Right Elevator: A chat with industry expert Dave Hardin Read More »
Some things just get better with age, but that’s not always true with elevators and conveyance systems. The average lifespan of an elevator is 20 to 25 years at which point you have two options: replace your existing elevator system with a new one (which can be cost-prohibitive for many organizations), or choose elevator modernization. …
Elevator Modernization: Best practices for elevating project expectations and outcomes. Read More »
Understanding elevator service contract renewal best practices. Conveyance systems have become much more reliable but gaps in service still occur. In fact, the average building owner or manager experiences about one elevator or escalator malfunction per year. When this happens, getting from Point A to Point B for building residents, visitors and even your team …
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