Elevator pit ladder modifications – Otis Elevators

In Illinois we are going through a challenging time adapting all elevator pit ladders to meet the current requirements.  This means that elevator pit ladders that have been installed for 5 months, 5 years or 30 years need to comply with today’s requirements.  Please see below for an outline of the new expectations.
 

 

I have attached some recent work we have completed on an  newer Otis Elevator which required some modification to comply with the 4 ½” from center rung of the ladder to the hoistway wall and installation of traction tape.  In this case the mechanic cut the raceway and rewired the elevator to get the distance from the center of the rung to the hoistway wall.  This is a relatively small scope of work compared to some of the pit ladders that required replacement or variances.  In past posts there is more information on the more challenging pit ladder modifications.

 

[The wire raceway is in the way of the step that is next to the sill, the ladder needs to be moved out to 4 1/2" from center of the rung to hoistway wall  and there is no traction tape on this ladder]

 

 

[The wire raceway has been removed, ladder is shimmed out and traction tape has been installed on the ladder rungs]

 

All elevator pit ladders are a bit different and have different modifications that will need to be completed.  Many pit ladders will have to be all together replaced.  If you have not addressed the elevator pit ladder situation at your building, contact your elevator service provider.  Modifications do not require permits, if you install a new pit ladder it will require a permit with the municipality or AHJ.

 

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.