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…
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Navigating 2024 with the New Elevator Code: Essential Guide for Building Owners
As we step into 2024, it's crucial for building owners to stay informed about the latest advancements and requirements introduced by the new elevator code. Understanding these changes is key to ensuring the safety of your building's elevators and remaining compliant with industry standards. Understanding the 2024 Elevator Code Changes…
Elevating Team Expertise: Training Strategies for the ASME Elevator Code
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) provides a safety code for elevators and escalators your building must follow to provide safe and code-compliant operation. The ASME elevator code updates relatively frequently, making training your property team on all the latest requirements challenging. Below, we discuss everything you need to…
Innovations in Elevator Emergency Phones: Enhancing Safety With Faster Response Times
When entering an elevator, you trust that if anything were to happen, a team of experts would quickly resolve the malfunction and help you exit safely. Elevator emergency phone technology continues evolving to provide passengers with safer experiences and building owners with more efficient operating costs. Read on to learn…
The Rise of Two-Way Elevator Video Monitoring in Elevators
If you're a property owner or manager, you know your building has to have a quality elevator monitoring system. As convenient as elevators are, they can present dangers. If the elevator malfunctions or if there is a medical emergency inside the elevator, you want the passengers to be able to…