Elevator pit stop switch location

Over the last few months there has been some confusion between elevator inspectors, elevator mechanics and elevator officer personal on where the elevator pit stop switch should be located.  With all the new requirements of the pit ladders this has been an item we have been looking at closer.  Please see the code 2.2.6.2

“In elevators where access to the pit is through the lowest landing hoistway door, a stop switch shall be located approximately 18” above the floor level of the landing, within reach from this access floor and adjacent to the pit ladder, if provided.  When the pit exceeds 67” in depth, an additional stop switch is required adjacent to the pit ladder approximately 47” above the pit floor.  Where more than one switch is provided, they shall be wired in series”

This rule should account for 90% of the elevators we will be seeing. 

[Pit stop switch is the yellow and red device above the step rungs]

With code changes, new mandates, talk among ourselves we at times get different information[right and wrong] that can spread fairly quickly.  Make sure if you have questions or are not sure about the requirement, look it up or ask someone who can look it up.  We make general assumptions that when someone says something they are knowledgeable in this area, at times they are not so to be 100% and refer to the code.  It only takes a few moments to look up the code and then we can make sure we complete the correct installations if we are installing and make the correct equipment inspections if we are inspecting.

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