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The summer heat can cause catastrophic damage to your elevator equipment, so don't let your lift get you fired up. Although it may be cool today, you can rest assured that the heat of summer is just around the corner. The warmer temps may sound appealing to you personally, but they can be downright crippling to your facility. Seasonal temperature fluctuations often cause power disruptions and major equipment malfunctions. When the thermometer spikes, ensure that your investments are protected with these energy-saving applications!

Elevator systems are vital components of modern buildings, ensuring convenient and efficient vertical transportation. However, their functionality can be severely compromised by a hidden threat: water intrusion into the elevator pit. Water infiltration poses a significant threat to elevators, potentially causing extensive damage and safety hazards. Building owners have a responsibility to protect their elevator systems, and fortunately, innovative solutions exist to prevent liquid intrusion and its consequences.

Ensuring the safety of your building's occupants is paramount. This includes keeping your elevators up to date with the latest code requirements. In New York City, a crucial regulation known as Door Lock Monitoring (DLM) has been in effect for elevators since January 1st, 2020. This blog post dives into the importance of DLM compliance, explores solutions for existing elevators, and highlights an upcoming code change that property owners need to be aware of.

Elevators are essential for modern buildings, but safety is paramount. New elevator communication codes, including ASME A17.1/CSA B44 2019, are being implemented to ensure passengers have a reliable way to call for help in emergencies. This blog post explains these code updates and their impact on elevator phone systems.

This blog post dives into a critical deadline for elevator compliance in New York City (NYC). We'll explore the upcoming changes, explain your options for meeting the code, and highlight the advantages of proactive elevator modernization.