“There is no typical modernization project,” says senior elevator consultant, Cory Hunter, currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Whether it’s a two or three-stop hydraulic elevator in a commercial office or a 30-stop mid-rise building. They all seem to have a different challenge.” What is typical is how ATIS consultants approach each project. “We like …
An increase in incidents prompts this examination and explanation of door protection devices. (Originally printed in Elevator World.) by Frank Fletcher, Jill Sweeney and Michael Fagan We have observed a trend in personal injuries and the litigation-support business regarding elevator noncontact, infrared door detectors, aka “door detectors.” These devices were introduced in the early 1990s …
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Industry Forecast by Frank Fletcher & Michael Fagan. The demise of the hydraulic elevator was forecast with the introduction of the MRL traction Elevator. Yet despite this new conveyance design, the hydraulic elevator is again beginning to thrive in the US market. The threat of replacement by the MRL traction elevator is waning. Hydraulic elevators …
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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 …
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