12 Codes of Christmas - Day 2

On the second day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
A change to pit ladders per 2.2.4

Our industry is so safe that sometimes we forget how dangerous an elevator pit can be. To make sure a person can safely get in and out, the following changes will be made:

• The ladder will be at least 16" in width. 
• Ladder rungs (cleats or steps) shall be provided for the full height.
• Detection of at least 20 lbs on the ladder is required. There are various methods to detect a person, but once detected the elevator must stop. Several vendors in the elevator industry now make such a ladder so it will be relatively easy to find.

If you have any questions regarding your specific situation, be sure to contact us.

Click here for a complete list of all changes in the 2022 code.

12 Codes of Christmas - Day 1

On the first day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
A revision to hoistway lighting guidelines per 2.1.1.7

Hoistways are dark places, but we still need to work there. If the illumination in your elevator's hoistway doesn't meet code, or is non-existent, this change will definitely impact you.

The lighting must be 5 foot candles (ftc) in brightness with switches at the top of the hoistway and at pit access. It must also automatically light, and cannot be turned off by the switches, when:

• The access switch is set to 'Enable'
• The car top switch is set to 'Inspection'
• Firefighter's Emergency Operation (FEO) phase 1 is activated.

Lighting must remain lit via emergency power if necessary.

If the elevator's controller can't adapt to these conditions, it may need to be modernized. 

If you have any questions regarding your specific situation, be sure to contact us.

Click here for a complete list of all changes in the 2022 code.