12 Codes of Christmas - Day 12

On the twelfth day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Door lock monitoring per 8.6.4.24 and 2.26.5 

Related to yesterday's item, day twelve's code change is by far the biggest. Door lock monitoring will present the most challenges once the state mandates the 2022 code. 

Door lock monitoring is a safety feature that does not allow the door locks to be jumped out or to malfunction while the car is able to run. It is already a feature of controllers built after 2008, but the code specifically mandates it on all new installations.

The challenge will be on older elevators as there will be no grandfathering. Some elevators that were installed between 2000 and 2008 may already have this feature; those before 2000 almost certainly do not.

We are following this item closely and will communicate details with our customers as they become available. Currently the Elevator Safety Review Board has approved a 3 year compliance period once the 2022 code is adopted. More details may be found here.

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 11

On the eleventh day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Testing of door lock monitoring per 8.6.19.21 

As we wind down the 12 codes of Christmas, days 11 and 12 go hand in hand. We've saved the biggest for last as we foresee it causing the most headaches.

Door lock monitoring will present the most challenges once the state moves to the 2022 code. Simply put, door lock monitoring is a safety feature that does not allow the door locks to be jumped out or to malfunction while the car is able to run.

Testing this feature will be required and written documentation must be kept onsite. 

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 10

On the tenth day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Replacement of driving machine or controller per 8.6.3.17 

Sometimes a driving machine or controller needs replacement. Usually this is part of a modernization project, but occasionally it's due to damage or loss.

The 2022 code clarifies that if it is due to damage or loss, it may be replaced with the original or equivalent model. More importantly, it is allowed to conform to the original code per the elevator's code data plate.

If the controller is not being replaced due to damage or loss, it is considered an alteration and must conform to the current code.

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 9

On the ninth day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
A slight change to testing per 3.18.4.1

Though several 2022 code changes will directly affect our customers, this item only pertains to us. It states that it is not required to run the elevator onto the stop ring during testing.

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 8

On the eighth day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Revisions to occupant evacuation operation inspection per 2.27.6

Minor changes to firefighter emergency operation (FEO) or occupant evacuation operation (OEO) inspections include the addition of 'test' to the list of operations that alert personnel of Phase I activation. Now all 3 operations shall alert personnel of activation.

Additionally, the height of the keyed switch shall be between 36" and 66" above the finished floor.

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 7

On the seventh day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Additions to emergency communications per 2.27.1.1.4

Halfway through 2021, Illinois adopted the 2019 code which introduced visual/text communication capabilities to aid the hearing impaired. With 2022, there's an added requirement for elevators that have 60 feet or more of rise.

If that's the case, the visual/text communication means must be located in the fire command center (FCC). If there is no FCC, then it must be located behind a locked (group 3) cover and the location shall be approved by the Fire Department.

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 6

On the sixth day of Christmas ASME gave to me 
Remote interaction per 2.26.13

Bet you didn't think elevator professionals could work from home. Whether they're actually at home or at a distant office, the code allows for limited remote interactions with the elevator:

• The interactions are limited to call and features. The elevator must be in automatic operations.
• The interactions CANNOT enable, disable, override, reset or otherwise interfere with non-automatic operations.

If remote interaction is possible, a sign must be placed on the controller.

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.