Sunday, September 23, 2018

Elevator code changes 17.1 2016


Currently City of Chicago will be moving towards A17.1 2016 and Illinois eventually will adopt this code as well.  There are many more changes to this code then listed but here are some of the high points of the new book.  

Section 2 – Traction cars and all elevators

Added Elastomeric buffers to be allowed

Changed how to determine horizontal clearance on car tops to walls to 12” ball to determine if handrails are required

Hoistway access switches are to be between 48” and 72” AFF within 12” of door frame

Changed so that the in/car stop switch and emergency stop switch in the car are not made ineffective during Phase I operation.

Clarified that the phone jack is only required when the fire department communication system requires it – Phase II

Requires fire hat to be activated and deactivated together with the one in the car station – Phase II

Section 3 – Hydraulic elevators

Changed to require spring type to not fully compress and elastomeric type to less than 90%.  Only spring type is required to fully compress the buffer with double the load.

Changed so that elevator traveling up shall stop immediately, but an elevator traveling down can stop at or before next floor – Device actuation with phase II

Section 8.6 - Existing elevators 

Written program for reach unit, either hard copy of electronic copy must be available to all elevator personnel provided by elevator maintenance contractor

            Describes maintenance tasks, maintenance procedures and testing

            Must reference onsite equipment documentation and onsite maintenance records

Permits remove maintenance of MCP providing there is onsite availability at all times[instructions for onsite locating or viewing are required on each controller]

Up to date wiring diagrams with all EPD circuits and critical operating circuits

Onsite documentation - Written check out procedures for
            Elastomeric buffers
            E/E/PES functions
            Two way communication means
            Leveling speed[with doors open]
            Over speed valve
            Escalator reversal stopping device
            Escalator handrail retarding force

All procedures for evacuating of passengers

All procedures for cleaning the glass utilized for enclosures and hoistway enclosures

Maintenance records – Shall be retained for not less than 5 years

Permits remove [centralized] maintenance records providing there is on site availability at all times[instructions for on site locating or viewing are required on each controller]

Onsite maintenance records

            Oil log
            Firefighter emergency operation
            Periodic tests
            A17.6 compliance – Suspension means

Results of acceptance tests must be retained with the onsite records

Onsite maintenance records – Call backs – Must be available to elevator personnel when performing corrective actions and must include

            Description of reported trouble
            Date and time
            Corrective action

Periodic test records – Metal tag shall be provided

            Name of test/code requirement
            Date of test
            Name of mechanic/company

Controllers and wiring

            Temporary wiring is prohibited
            Blocking of components is prohibited
            Jumpers are prohibited

Any use of the above is permitted for testing, troubleshooting and repairs, but must be removed prior to placing the elevator into service

Suspension members
Must be within 10% of highest to lowest tension
anti rotation devices may be provided at any time.

What does this mean? This means that a building has more items to account for during new construction, modernization and every day maintenance.  If you have a responsible elevator contract they should be aware of the changes and be complying with them or letting the building know their responsibilities.

If you have any questions or would like additional information feel free to contact me at CraigZ@colleyelevator.com or 630-766-7230 ext. 107.

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