State of Illinois Elevator mandates – Door restrictors

Door restrictors are required on all elevators in the State of Illinois by 1/1/14.  Many buildings may be in the process of installing the door restrictors, may have had them installed or are getting proposals.  Please be aware that any door restrictor that is required to be installed requires a permit and final inspection with the municipality’s elevator inspector.  Some elevator companies do not identify this requirement in their proposals and will charge additional fees for permitting and the final inspection.  A permit for a door restrictor can cost $60.00 to $600.00 depending on the municipality.  The final inspection with the elevator company and inspection firm may cost $150.00 to $500.00.  Please be aware that this can add an additional $210.00 to $1,100.00 to the initial proposed cost of the door restrictor installation.  The permit requirement is an action that is required by the State of Illinois Fire Marshall.  If you have had a door restrictor installed and a permit was not pulled you may be cited for this and be required to have a permit pulled for the work. 

There are also 6 more items required by 1/1/15 that also require permits to be pulled

Emergency lights & Alarm

Pit ladders

Phase monitors

Pit stop switches

Door protection [safe edges ok]

Two way communication

 

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