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The modernization of an elevator is a strategic investment that involves careful planning, capital budgeting, and a comprehensive understanding of your property's vertical transportation needs. The task focuses on the replacement of specific key components in order to maximize the operational life of your elevator and to maintain the proper functionality of the unit until a complete renovation is required due to loss of efficiency, updated code compliance or equipment obsolescence.

There was a recent update to the Florida building code that effects over 80,000 elevators across the sunshine state, including the 25,000+ elevators in the Miami metro area.  The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code A17.3 refers to elevator standards & compliance, including provision 3.10.12 that states: An elevator car will not move while the cab doors are open.

The Elevator Safety Code is implemented by Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulations requiring that owners of existing elevators ‘must be in compliance with part 3.10.12 of ASME A17.3-2015, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators by December 31, 2023.'

Commercial elevators come in three types: passenger, freight, and service, and they have safety features designed to protect the riders and the goods transported inside them. But, besides these features, periodic maintenance also plays a crucial role in ensuring safety. And it needs to be done by a qualified elevator company.

Whether you are preparing to sell a property or simply working to attract new tenants in a competitive real estate market, paying attention to the details can make the difference. When it comes to improving your property’s market value, a sometimes-overlooked area is your elevator.

Having fully upgraded, aesthetically pleasing elevators can be instrumental in increasing the allure of your building and assuring user satisfaction. Here are guidelines to help increase your property value with assistance from your property’s vertical transportation systems...

Parents teach their kids important lessons about safety every day—but do your kids know how to stay safe in an elevator? Modern elevators are relatively safe with proper installation, maintenance, and regular service, but children can still suffer severe injuries without proper supervision. The following best practices can help parents keep their kids safe during elevator rides.