Maryland Elevator Laws

Here you can view all relevant elevator regulations and requirements for the State of Maryland.

Elevator Regulations and Laws for the State of Maryland

ASME A17.1/CSA B-44 Code Year 2000 2004/07 2010/13/16 2019
Please note Maryland follows ASME17.1-2019. Yes Yes Yes Yes
ASME A17.1/CSA B-44 Code Requirement Required Not Required Depends on City or Locale
Two-way communication between elevator and authorized personnel Yes
On-site communications if elevator travels more than 60 feet Yes
Communication between the elevator and the remote machine or remote control rooms required Yes
Answer by live authorized personnel - no machine or automated answering allowed Yes
Onsite communication capability for authorized or emergency personnel Yes
Onsite monitoring if 24/7 authorized or emergency personnel are available Yes
Location identification on demand by authorized personnel Yes
Hands free communication devices only - handsets not allowed Yes
Automatic answer if calling into the elevator car Yes
Automatic call redirect if no answer onsite Yes
Offsite communication must not interfere with onsite communications Yes
Local telephone line status monitoring and local alert or alarm if line goes down Yes
Two-way message display in elevator car for hearing and/or speech impaired * Yes (If elevator travels over 60 feet)
Ability for authorized agents or personnel to view video of passengers anywhere inside the elevator car * Yes (If elevator travels over 60 feet)
Ability for authorized agents or personnel to change message inside elevator car to indicate help is onsite Yes (If elevator travels over 60 feet)

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