In Illinois
we will be having a new elevator code soon!
Maybe next month? Maybe in 9
months? It all depends how quickly it
moves through the rule making process of adoption in Springfield. We recently had our continuing education
class for the new CODE and here are some notes I took. The biggest item is the requirement of Door
Lock Monitoring on all elevators that is 8.6.4.24. This requirement will most likely have
some additional fleshing out and a time line given as it is a big one.
As always, if you are planning on modernizing, I would take the plunge now and get your permit with a stamped A17.1 2019 code year. The costs for your modernization will go up with the new code.
Hoistway lighting - 2.1.1.7
Lighting in the entire hoistway shall be 5ftc
Light switches shall be at the top of the hoistway and pit access
Shall automatically light when
a. Access witch is set to ENABLE
b. Car top switch is set to INSPECTION
c. FEO phase I is activated
Controller shall have signals to automatically turn on(building system) hoistway lighting
Light
switches cannot turn off lights when they are automatically turned on
Lighting shall be on emergency power
Pit access 2.2.4
Ladder shall be 16” wide. Removed option for reduction to 9”
Ladder rungs (cleats or steps) shall be provided for the full height should 4 ½” of handle clearance not provided
Detection of a person on the ladder is required. This can be weight (20#) motion, guard removal or other means.
Flood detection means 2.2.9
Flood detection shall be provided between 6” and 12” AFF when the elevator can travel below the flood elevation for the property (per the building code)
Flood detection operation shall be per 2.27.13.
2.8.1
Equipment in hoistways, machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and
control rooms
Added that non-elevator equipment may be permitted in these areas if it is permitted in the elevator hoistway
Emergency responder radio coverage equipment inside hoistways 2.8.7
New requirement permitting ERRC equipment, invouding radiating coxial cables and atennas, to be in elevator areas
Location of equipment shall be acceptable to the elevator contractor
All servicing shall be done from outside the hoistway(or through access panels)
Executable
software 2.26.1.7.1
Add the following to the list of what is included in executable software:
Test enable operation
Group 1 Operating modes
Restricted opening of car doors
Passenger overload in the down
direction
Any (code required) manual reset
Function, Device or means
Remote
Interaction Operation 2.26.13
Remove interaction operation is permitted
A sign shall be provided on controller
Actions are limited to call and features(elevator shall be on automatic operation)
Actions are prohibited(cannot enable, disable, override, reset or otherwise interfere with non-automatic operations)
Emergency
communications 2.27.1.1.4
Added that the visual/text communication means(on site – 60’ of rise) shall be in the FCC
Added when an FCC is not provided, the visual/text communication means shall be behind a locked (group 3) cover and the location shall be approved by the Fire Department
Phase I emergency recall operation by fire alarm initiating devices
Added that the height of the keyed switch shall be between 36” and 66”
Firefighters emergency operation or OEO inspection operation 2.27.6
Added test enable to the list of operations that alert personnel of Phase I activation
Add that all three operations shall be alert personnel of floor detection mens of activation
Note: Personnel still have control of elevator.
Plunger stops 3.18.4.1
Added that there is not a requirement to run the elevator onto the stop ring
Replacement of Driving Machine or Controller – 8.6.3.17
New Rule
which requires that a controller being replaced would be an alteration unless
it was being replaced due to damage/loss and then can be replaced with the
original model from the OEM or an equivalent model.
The controller replaced for damage/loss is permitted to conform to the original code data plate (installed or altered) insert remainder
System to
monitor and prevent automatic operation of the elevator with fault door
circuits – 8.6.19.21
Added rule that door monitoring, when provided, shall be tested.
A written procedure shall be included in the on-site documentation
System to
monitor and prevent automatic operation of passenger and freight elevators with
faulty door contact ciruits(8.6.4.24)
New rule that all automatic passenger and freight elevators shall have door monitoring which complies with 2.26.5(new equipment)
We will be covering this more of the next few months/years as we see full adoption and how some of the items will be addressed.
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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