Elevator Modernization and Code Compliance: ADA and Safety Upgrades Texas and California Buildings Must Address
Quick Answer: When modernizing an older elevator in Texas or California, building owners must address requirements under ASME A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators for mechanical and safety upgrades, and ADA Standards for Accessible Design for accessibility — with specific trigger points, equipment requirements, and inspection protocols determined by the scope of modernization […]
Is Your Elevator Maintenance Contract Actually Protecting You? Warning Signs Building Owners and Property Managers Miss
Direct Answer: An elevator maintenance contract is likely underserving you if your vendor skips scheduled inspections, fails to provide written service reports, leaves callbacks unresolved, omits code-required safety tests, or excludes parts and adjustments that keep the unit in full compliance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators — and AmeriTex Elevator recommends […]