In its latest revised edition, the ASME Elevator Code introduced mandatory video elevator monitoring. The requirement applies to all new elevators and major modifications going forward. Here is how video monitoring solutions depart from traditional emergency phone systems and what to do to bring your elevators up to code. The…
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ASME Elevator Code Includes 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…
How To Select an Emergency Elevator Monitoring Company
Monitored two-way communication is a requirement under the ASME Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Despite the elevator safety standards, many of the elevators in the US have call buttons that forward to non-emergency personnel who aren’t available to answer 24/7. To ensure the safety of all passengers, it’s crucial…
New Elevator Code To Meet ADA Standards
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…