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Elevator Modernization: The Key to Safer, More Efficient Buildings

Dec
3
Elevator monitoring

Elevators are a vital part of modern buildings, ensuring accessibility and convenience. However, older elevators can become outdated, inefficient, or even unsafe. That's where elevator modernization comes in—a process that enhances elevator performance, safety, and compliance with modern standards. If your building's elevators are experiencing frequent breakdowns, slow operation, or…


The Most Common Reasons Elevators Get Stuck

Dec
1
Concerned woman stuck in elevator

Only about one out of every 100,000 elevator rides gets stuck. This might suggest you don't need an elevator phone monitoring service for your building. Learning more about these services will reveal why investing in one is worthwhile. Power Outages So, why do elevators get stuck? Weather-related power outages are…


Understanding the EMS Elevator Phone

Nov
2
EMS Elevator Phone

Early one morning, your building's elevator stops working with a car full of riders inside. One tries to use their phone to call for help, but there's no reception. Another spots the EMS elevator phone you've recently installed. They simply push a button and instantly connect to an operator who…


How Elevators Impact the Growth of Cities

Oct
15
How Elevators Impact the Growth of Cities

There isn't just one answer to the question, “How did the elevator impact the growth of cities in the U.S.?” Elevators have shaped modern cities in many different ways. Elevator systems in the U.S. date back to the Industrial Revolution. Elevator technology, like elevator video monitoring, has come a long…


How Long Do Elevators Last?

Sep
19
How Long Do Elevators Last

Maximizing your elevator lifespan involves taking numerous maintenance steps throughout its operation. How long do elevators last? With proper maintenance and upgrades, such as replacing the elevator phone system to match modern code requirements, you could receive 30 years or more of performance from the unit. Learn more about elevator…


Tips for a Successful POTS Replacement in 2024

Sep
6
Tips for a Successful POTS Replacement in 2024

Transitioning your building from plain old telephone service (POTS) to a more efficient, modern, and up-to-code solution can help lower operating costs while improving day-to-day functionality. The POTS replacement process may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be when you've prepared correctly. Below, our team from ELEVATE Monitoring discusses…


Do I Have To Have a Phone in My Elevator?

Aug
14
Do I Have To Have a Phone in My Elevator

It's a fear many people have: being stuck in an elevator with no way out. Thankfully, elevators must meet strict safety requirements for design and operation — including reliable communication systems in case of emergency. Whether traditional copper-based landlines or modern cellular elevator phones, you may wonder, "Do I have…


Elevator Phone Line Not Working: Three Causes

Aug
2
Elevator Phone Line Not Working Three Causes

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Elevator Code lays out all the rules and regulations that building owners must follow regarding their elevators. One requirement listed in ASME A17.1 is that all elevators must have dedicated telephone lines to ensure proper communication during emergencies. Is the elevator phone line not…


Understanding Apartment Building Elevator Requirements

Jul
12
Understanding Apartment Building Elevator Requirements

When considering whether to have elevators in an apartment building, it’s important to understand the relevant requirements. All types of elevators must adhere to strict standards, even in a residential apartment building, to ensure proper safety and reliability of operation. You may even need video and text communication capabilities inside…


How To Reset Elevator Communications Failure

Jun
25

Your building’s elevator communications system serves as the last resort when all else fails. If this elevator communication system fails, does the panel set off an alarm? If not, the passengers won’t be able to get in touch with emergency personnel. Safety installations like ELEVATE Monitoring’s reliable elevator phone system…


What Is a Traction Elevator?

Jun
8

What is a traction elevator? You might ask this if you haven’t yet installed an elevator in your building or climbed up to see one behind the scenes. There are multiple types of elevators out there, from traction or hydraulic elevators to vacuum and freight elevators. Still, even though each…


5 Common Elevator Malfunctions a Monitoring System Can Prevent

Jun
3

Common elevator malfunctions are inconvenient. More importantly, these malfunctions might put your building's occupants in dangerous situations if you haven't installed an advanced elevator monitoring system or performed regular preventive maintenance. Wouldn't you like to ensure the proper functioning of your building's elevators, ultimately keeping employees, tenants, and occupants safe?…


The Top Causes of Elevator Communications Failure

Apr
9
elevator communications failure

When the communication system in your elevator fails, passengers face immediate risks as your dispatchers can no longer assist. To prevent elevator communications failure, you must understand why it happens. Numerous concerns, from power outages to poorly trained dispatchers, can lead to a loss of communication in elevators. This article…


Who Answers Elevator Emergency Phone Calls?

Apr
8
who answers elevator emergency phone

You’re stuck inside an elevator, so you click the emergency call button, but what happens next? Who, if anyone, will answer? Learning the protocol for elevator distress calls is vital to keep your elevators up to code. A code-compliant, feature-rich elevator answering service connects occupants with highly trained professionals ready…


How Often Do Elevators Need To Be Inspected?

Apr
1
how often do elevators need to be inspected

If you own a commercial building with an elevator, you must follow a regular elevator maintenance schedule to keep it in safe, working order for all occupants. Even knowing that, you may wonder: How often do elevators need to be inspected? Below, we discuss the recommended elevator inspection frequency and…


How Elevator Modernization Enhances ROI

Mar
6
Elevator modernization

If you’ve got an older building with a rickety, ancient elevator, that’s a disaster waiting to happen. Your elevator may work fine today, but what happens if it fails with a load of riders inside? What if someone has a medical emergency while trapped in the car? Elevator modernization, and…


The Future of Vertical Mobility in Smart Buildings

Feb
10
Smart buildings

Elevators in the Era of Smart Buildings The evolution of smart buildings is redefining the expectations from building technologies, pushing the boundaries of convenience, safety, and efficiency. At the heart of this transformation are elevators, which are no longer just transport mechanisms but integral components of a building's intelligent ecosystem.…


Enhancing Accessibility in Elevators: The Role of Elevator Code and Monitoring Technologies

Feb
8
Enhancing Accessibility in Elevators

Elevators as a Gateway to Accessibility Accessibility in public and private spaces is not just a legal requirement; it's a fundamental aspect of inclusive design. Elevators, pivotal in multi-story buildings, have evolved significantly under the guidance of updated elevator codes to meet the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. This…


How To Locate Your Elevator Phone Number

Jan
18
Red elevator call button

Your building’s elevators must have up-to-code communications systems so occupants can make emergency calls. Locating your elevator phone number is vital in testing whether your system is up to code. Read on to learn how to find the phone number associated with your elevator to avoid fines, unhappy residents, and…


Balancing Insurance and Liability: The Impact of ASME Elevator Code Compliance on Building Owners

Dec
23
Building Insurance

For building owners, understanding and adhering to the ASME elevator code is not just about ensuring the functionality and safety of elevator systems—it's also a key factor in managing insurance and liability issues. This is particularly relevant with the recent emphasis on two-way video elevator monitoring, a standard that significantly…


The Future of Vertical Transit: Advancements in Elevator Monitoring Systems for Predictive Maintenance

Nov
2
Elevator technician

With over 325 million people using elevators per day, it only makes sense that monitoring solutions continue advancing to improve the experience. Below, we discuss the latest elevator monitoring system advancements for predictive maintenance and reduced downtime. The Latest Trends in Elevator Monitoring The latest trends in elevator monitoring revolve…


Elevator Code: Elevator Safety Codes from IBC 2021

Sep
18
Elevator Shaft

The IBC (International Building Code) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) recently introduced updated elevator code requirements. Specifically, emergency phones in new elevators should provide video and text communication to accommodate people with hearing and speech impairments. Learn more about the updated standards for elevator phones. Why Buildings Are…


The Types of Emergency Elevator Phones

Sep
6
Woman in elevator with two way monitoring

Since 1976, every building with elevators has had to provide emergency elevator phones. Twenty-four-seven monitoring enhances elevator safety, protects passengers’ peace of mind, and helps building owners avoid lawsuits. You may have heard about different types of elevator phone systems, like POTS, VoIP, and cellular. Today, two-way video monitoring is…


Elevator Emergency Phone Requirements

Jul
2
Industrial elevator

Millions of elevators run without a hitch every day, but it only takes one malfunction to leave riders trapped until help arrives. At the end of 2019, the ASME A171.1 (CSA B44 in Canada) code introduced revisions to make elevators safer for riders. These changes also require elevator systems to…


How Do Elevator Call Buttons Work?

Feb
2
External Glass Elevator

Have you ever wondered how elevator call buttons work? You press the button and wait for help to arrive, but have you ever considered what happens behind the scenes? At ELEVATE Monitoring, elevator monitoring is our business, and we are here to shed some light on how elevator emergency call…


How Do Elevator Phones Work?

Jan
23

Elevator phones, also known as emergency phones, are a critical safety feature in many buildings. They allow people to call for help in case of an emergency, such as a power outage or a medical emergency. What is an Elevator Phone? An elevator phone is a type of telephone that…


Understanding the ASME Elevator Code Changes

Dec
20
Understanding the ASME Elevator Code Changes

The newly revised edition of the ASME Elevator Code has introduced sweeping changes in several areas. Here is a quick overview of the most important requirements you should be aware of and what steps to take to make your elevators ASME-compliant. What’s New in the ASME Elevator Code The twenty-second…


ASME Elevator Code Includes Video Monitoring Technology

Nov
16
Video Monitoring Technology

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (AMSE) is an organization of experts that creates safety codes for various mechanical devices, including passenger elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other equipment. Recently, an update to the ASME elevator code added several requirements to bring the code up to ADA standards, including: A…


New Elevator Code To Meet ADA Standards

Nov
1
New Elevator Code

Whether because of true stories or action movies, many people fear elevators and the possibility of becoming trapped inside one. According to the ASME elevator code, all elevators must have a call button to contact personnel in an emergency. Until recently, however, there was no requirement for communications that accommodate…


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