Inspection

Inspection Details

Equipment ID
16973

Inspection Date
3/27/2026

Inspection Type
Reinspection

Inspector Name
Mitchell McNeely

Mechanic Name
David Howerton

Relief Valve Pressure
na

Slide
na

Governor Rope Pull
na

Door Closing Force
na

External ID
c626222a-7c7d-4227-9504-2e56d77d795b

Location

Missouri Botanical Garden- The Bertha Pfavtch Annex Bldg.
2236 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO
Phone: (314) 577-0844
Email: jackie.maciekowicz@mobot.org

Owner

Attn: Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 577-5130
Email: gsinvoices@mobot.org

Billing

Same as Owner

Violations

Code	Item	Section	Reinspection	Red Tag	Reason For Violation	Fixed Date
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.5 - Car lighting and receptacles	204.7a (3)(a) Standby Illumination in the car. (Re-Inspection)	Yes	No	The emergency light fixture inside the elevator is not operational and shall be repaired. This is a reoccurring deficiency that may indicate that the charging system for the emergency battery is not operating as designed.	2/7/2020
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.6 - Car emergency signal	1001.2(a)(6) (Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	Yes	No	This is a reoccurring deficiency that may indicate that the charging system for the emergency battery is not operating as designed.	2/7/2020
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.6 - Car emergency signal	1001.2(a)(6) (Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	Yes	No	The elevator ADA telephone inside the elevator is not giving the address. Check and repair the programming of this phone for proper operation and passenger safety.	2/7/2020
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods	No	No	The battery back–up lowering device was tested and did not operate as designed, the elevator failed to return to a lower floor and open its doors. Repair the device to operate as it is designed.	1/7/2021
A17.1-2016 : Elevators	5.15 - Overspeed Valve	8.6.5.16.5	No	No	This elevator has an overspeed valve device installed that is not sealed and is now required to have a 5 year full load test performed. This requirement is due to the State of Missouri adopting the A17.1 2016 version of the elevator safety code. Reinspection is required.	11/1/2021
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.5 - Car lighting and receptacles	204.7	No	No	The cab ceiling is of the open egg-crate type, which does not provide protection from the light bulbs should they shatter. The lights shall be guarded by plastic sleeve or some other means to properly protect passengers.	2/15/2023
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods	No	No	The battery back–up lowering device was tested and did not operate as designed, the elevator failed to return to a lower floor and open its doors. Repair the device to operate as it is designed.	2/15/2023
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	(G)1 - 8.6.4.15 Car Emg Sys (Phone or alarm not functioning Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	Yes	No	Emergency phone in car did not work, appeared to have no live phone line, needs repaired. Re-inspection required	4/2/2026
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods	Yes	No	The emergency battery lowering device does not appear to work as designed, needs repaired. Re-inspection required	4/2/2026
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	(G)1 - 8.6.4.15 Car Emg Sys (Phone or alarm not functioning Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	Yes	No	Emergency phone in car did not work, appeared to have no live phone line, needs repaired. Re-inspection required
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods	Yes	No	The emergency battery lowering device does not appear to work as designed, needs repaired. Re-inspection required

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