A17.1 Elevator 2 Way Communication – High Rise Requirements

Our newer State of Illinois requirements state that high rise buildings which modernize, or have new construction, have lobby 2 way communications. Here are the rules:

 

[Innovation building panel next to a Rath EM com panel]

• In buildings where elevators travel beyond 60 ft, ensuring effective communication becomes even more critical. The SmartView Lobby Communication Unit (designed to work with both SmartView 1 & 2, it is meticulously designed to bridge this communication gap, providing a direct line of sight and communication to every elevator in the building.
• Positioned strategically in the building’s lobby, this unit serves as the first point of contact for elevator maintenance teams and first responders. It offers them a comprehensive overview of the situation within each elevator, ensuring rapid response times and informed decision-making

[works in conjunction with the car operating panel]

How it works? 

Phone - You can pick up the phone and push the desired elevator you want to communicate with the elevator through the phone speaker in the car station.

Visual text - You can log into the elevator you would like to communicate with and type messages from the EM com panel. There is a windows based tablet acting as the computer and screen.

Recommendation - Have a meeting with the building, inspector and first responders to determine where the correct location for these devices in the building should be.

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