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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