School and University Campus Elevator Compliance: Multi-Unit Inspection Schedules, Maintenance Standards, and Student Safety in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania
Managing Elevator Maintenance and Inspections on a School or University Campus Quick Answer: Managing elevator maintenance and inspections across a multi-elevator school or university campus requires a centralized compliance calendar, adherence to ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and applicable state authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, documented preventive maintenance agreements for every unit, and coordination […]
Upcoming Elevator Code Changes in 2027: What Building Owners in Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania Need to Do Before Year-End
Direct Answer: Building owners in the mid-Atlantic region should prepare now for updated ASME A17.1/A17.3 safety code adoptions, phased ADA accessibility compliance requirements, and state-level authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) enforcement updates taking effect around 2027, including mandatory door-reopening device upgrades, emergency communications modernization, and machine room-less (MRL) equipment safety retrofits. A building manager reviews ASME A17.3 retrofit […]