Elevator pit ladder requirements by 1/1/15

Please note that in the State of Illinois every elevator’s pit ladder must comply with the current code requirements by 1/1/15.  Every elevator must #1, have an elevator pit ladder and it will need to meet all of the requirements spelled out in the code.  Many pit ladders that are existing do not meet the new requirements which include being 4 ½” from the pit wall to the center rung of the ladder, rough surface on the rungs to prevent slipping and coming up to 48” above the 1^st landing and not further than 39” away from the unlocking device.  Please find other OSHA rules below

 

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=10839

 

What this all means for building owners is that they need to review their current pit ladder to see if it is within the range of the code.  Many building owners have put a aluminum ladder in the pit instead of a proper pit ladder made for elevator pits, these most likely will not meet the code requirements.   Ask your elevator company or elevator inspector to walk you through the requirements.

 

If you have an questions or would like information from Colley Elevator you can go to www.colleyelevator.com, email Craigz@colleyelevator.com or call 630-766-7230.