Chicago Fireman’s Service [FEO] Phase II Elevator mandate - 3/5/17 update

We are a few months in to the mandate and there seems to be some general confusion with the technical end and trigger end[who is the trigger – Inspector or Elevator Contractor] on the mandate. 

What we know

1.    FEO phase II mandated was adopted on 11/2/16

2.    Mandate is due on 1/1/17

3.    City list is below of expectation on how Fireman’s Emergency Operation is to operate

I spoke to some other contractors and inspectors about the requirements and they didn’t seem clear on who was supposed to be failing the elevators.  Contractors say it is the Inspectors job and Inspectors say it is the Contractors job.  Both are probably correct.  If an inspector sees visually the elevator does not comply it should not pass the inspection, if the inspector exercises FEO and sees it does not pass, it should not pass.  The big question is if the contractor is completing a CAT 1 test, should the elevator pass the FEO portion of the CAT 1 if it is not compliant with the mandate?  The elevator works as it has since it was installed and accepted, but, the elevators phase II is not compliant with the mandate, mandate was in play on 1/1/17.

Big question for elevator personnel – Is the inspector the trigger during his inspection?  Is the contractor the trigger when they do the CAT 1 testing?  Or are they both the trigger?

Big question for building owners – If you do not know anything about this, get in touch with your elevator maintenance provider.

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.