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Working with an elevator monitoring service is just one way to make your building's elevators safer. Another option is to perform an elevator safety audit. Are you preparing to have one performed for the first time? Let's examine what to expect. It Starts With a Basic Visual Inspection At the…
The Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly changed the world in recent decades. It has helped people connect more devices than ever, allowing them to monitor everything from their health to their energy consumption more effectively. Ask anyone who owns an elevator monitoring service, and you'll quickly discover that IoT…
Are the elevators in your building still equipped with Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) rather than Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)? If so, consider calling an elevator phone monitoring service to help you make this big change. Diving into the POTS vs. VoIP debate should convince you that switching is…
Does your business still use an outdated plain old telephone service (POTS) line for communications? Many businesses have transitioned to modern VoIP systems for most communications yet still rely on POTS lines in their elevators. It's time for a POTS line replacement. Learn the benefits of switching to a modern…
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 However, older elevators can become outdated, inefficient, or even unsafe.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…
Most elevators have been equipped with POTS (plain old telephone service) lines for emergencies for decades. Meanwhile, the latest elevator phone monitoring services favor VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technologies. Have you made the analog-to-digital transition yet and incorporated VoIP elevator phones into your building's elevators? If not, consider doing…
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…
Do the elevators in your building provide remote elevator phone monitoring service? If not, your building's tenants might not feel as safe as they should when using them. Studies have shown that about 12% of the American population suffers from claustrophobia, with many people feeling claustrophobic while riding elevators. You…
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…
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…
According to the National Elevator Industry, the U.S. is home to about 900,000 elevators, which transport people about 2.5 billion miles annually. Since elevators take so many trips up and down within buildings, they’re bound to break down occasionally. This explains why they’ve long been equipped with plain old telephone…
Are POTS lines going away? Although some businesses may still rely on POTS lines for emergency services like elevator communications and alarm systems, demand for this outdated technology is shrinking. The end of governmental support and price increases for replacement equipment and service are two key reasons POTS lines are…
If your elevator design continues to rely on plain old telephone service (POTS), it may be time to consider a modern digital replacement. If you’re unsure exactly how to tackle this type of upgrade, it’s helpful to understand your POTS line replacement options. One useful option is a cellular elevator…
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