Code Item Section Reinspection Red Tag Reason For Violation Fixed Date
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 6.4 - Firefighters' service (A17.1b-1989 and later editions) 1002.2f x 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
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 2.3 - Lighting and receptacles 101.5a Lighting 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 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 102.1 x The controller/load weighing shall be repaired and a reinspection with 125% performed before the inspection is completed. 1/19/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 2.6 - Ventilation 102.4 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 2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal 2.18 x 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
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.13 - Governor,overspeed switch and seal 2.18 x 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 2.6 - Ventilation 2.7.5.2 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 The HVAC unit in the machine room shall be repaired to provide proper operation temperature for the elevator controller. 7/27/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators 1.5 - Car lighting and receptacles 204.7a (3)(a) Standby Illumination in the car. (Re-Inspection) x 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) x 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
MO Minimum : Elevators (G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements 8.6.1.6 General Maintenance Methods 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
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 8.6.1.6.3 x 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
ASME A17.1 2004 with 2005 Addendum and 2005 : Elevators 2.12 - Controller Wiring, Fuses, Grounding, Etc. 8.6.1.6.3 x 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