Elevator Deficiency
Elevator Deficiency: Comparison and Decision Guide for Arizona Building Owners An elevator deficiency is any condition — mechanical, code-related, or safety-critical — identified during inspection that prevents a conveyance from meeting the requirements of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators or Arizona law, and owners must decide quickly whether to repair, modernize, […]
What Should I Do If An Elevator Keeps Malfunctioning And Trapping Passengers?
If an elevator repeatedly malfunctions and traps passengers, immediately take the unit out of service, notify the Industrial Commission of Arizona’s Elevator Division within 24 hours of any injury or disabling incident, arrange a full diagnostic inspection by a licensed elevator contractor, and do not return the conveyance to service until the underlying fault is […]