Code Item Section Reinspection Red Tag Reason For Violation Fixed Date
MO Minimum : Elevators (G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements 8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods No No The emergency rescue battery in the controller has not been changed since 2019. The manufacture’s recommendation for replacement is 3 years. Replacement of the battery before the elevator shuts down due to battery being depleted is required. 8/9/2023
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 car lighting is not operational, likely indicating that the back-up power device (battery) has failed. The fixture shall be repaired to operate. Reinspection required. 4/10/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 1.6 - Car emergency signal 211.1(a)(3) Battery Backup Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days) Yes No When testing the audible signaling device (alarm bell) with the 110V disconnect in the machine room in the “off” position, the device failed to sound, indicating that the back-up power device (battery) has failed. Repair for proper operation. Reinspection required. 4/10/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 8.6.1.6.3 Yes No Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator controller failed to allow the elevator to perform the 125% of rated load lowering test. This appears to be a “load weighing” or “controller” issue as the physical operation of the mechanical brake does lower and hold 125% of the rated load. The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed. 4/10/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 8.6.1.6.3 Yes No Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator controller failed to allow the elevator to perform the 125% of rated load lowering test. This appears to be a “load weighing” or “controller” issue as the physical operation of the mechanical brake does lower and hold 125% of the rated load. The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed. 2/15/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 102.1 Yes No The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed. 1/19/2024
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal 2.18 Yes No Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator safety governor was found to be worn to a degree that per the manufacturer specifications it shall be “replaced within 2 months”. Repair or replacement of the governor is required. This shall require an alteration permit, alteration inspection and a reinspection performed before the elevator will have a certificate of compliance issued. 4/10/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal 2.18 Yes No Upon performing the required five year full load, the elevator safety governor was found to be worn to a degree that per the manufacturer specifications it shall be “replaced within 6 months”. Repair or replacement of the governor is required. This shall require an alteration permit, alteration inspection and a reinspection performed before the elevator will have a certificate of compliance issued. 2/15/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 2.3 - Lighting and receptacles 101.5a Lighting No No There are a number of machine room lighting fixtures that are not operational on the day of inspection. Repair lighting for proper illumination for maintenance and emergency personnel. 8/9/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 2.6 - Ventilation 102.4 No No The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller 8/9/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.6 - Ventilation 2.7.5.2 No No The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller. 7/27/2023
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.6 - Ventilation 2.7.5.2 No No The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller 8/9/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 3.23 - Suspension rope 212 Yes No The elevator hoisting belts are showing a high degree of wear and shall be replaced. Replace belts within 30 days of inspection. Reinspection is required.
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 6.4 - Firefighters' service (A17.1b-1989 and later editions) 1002.2f Yes No The fireman's emergency service phase I and II operations was tested and the following deficiency was noted: The “call cancel” button is not labeled inside the car and shall be labeled correctly. 4/10/2023