Pennsylvania Elevator Laws

Here you can view all relevant elevator regulations and requirements for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Elevator Regulations and Laws for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

ASME A17.1/CSA B-44 Code Year 2000 2004/07 2010/13/16 2019
Please note Pennsylvania follows ASME17.1-2000 and ASME A17.1a-2002 addenda. Therefore, some municipalities or locales may impose addtional requirements and restrictions. Yes No No No
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 Depends on city or locale
Hands free communication devices only - handsets not allowed Depends on city or locale
Automatic answer if calling into the elevator car Depends on city or locale
Automatic call redirect if no answer onsite Depends on city or locale
Offsite communication must not interfere with onsite communications Depends on city or locale
Local telephone line status monitoring and local alert or alarm if line goes down Not Required
Two-way message display in elevator car for hearing and/or speech impaired * Not Required
Ability for authorized agents or personnel to view video of passengers anywhere inside the elevator car * Not Required
Ability for authorized agents or personnel to change message inside elevator car to indicate help is onsite Not Required

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