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I just received this email from Otis, one of my elevator companies...
"As your elevator service provider, we are informing you that the NYC Department of Building has adopted a new mandated requirement for all existing automatic passenger and freight elevators – Door Lock Monitoring. All elevators under the NYC Department of Buildings jurisdiction must comply with this new requirement by January 1st, 2020. Our goal is to complete these upgrades quickly and efficiently so that you will be in compliance by the effective date.
Attached you will find the Door Lock Monitoring proposal for your specific building’s elevator(s). Please be aware that demand, labor and price for this task will be expected to increase closer to the compliance date, therefore, it is best to take action as soon as possible. "
The quote was for 23,000. ... wow, what a shocker!
So I did some research, especially since the elevator was a complete Mod done by Otis last year and found out the following:
All controllers built to meet the A17.1-2000 Code (which came out in 2000) should have the door lock monitoring provisions already built in... It was only prior to 2000/02 that NYC followed the A17.1-1996 Code so it’s safe to assume older controllers do not have provisions, but the newer ones should.
“As per ASME A17.3 of 2002, as modified by Chapter K3 of Appendix K Section 3.10.12 of the New York City Building Code, all automatic passenger and freight elevators must provide a system to monitor and prevent automatic operation with faulty door contact circuits by January 1, 2020.”
That said, be careful, know when your system was installed or upgraded and question your elevator company .... don't just sign the blanket proposal they probably send out to all their clients!
~AR
AR - I echo Steven's sentiments. Thank you for this information.
If you need assistance financing this modernization project, please contact us. We established this company specifically to assist with this expensive work.
Structural System Services LLC
dj@structuralsystem.services
917-524-5700
This is offering an interesting solution: arguselevator.com
Their device actually fits inside the existing elevator controller, so there is no need to install an external enclosure, which makes the installation cheaper and faster.
Also, the lead time is very short (48 hours) since there is no specific hardware customization required.
This post details the cost. The information might help others identify if it's a blanket proposal from the elevator vendor.
https://www.elevatorlab.com/blog/cost-to-install-elevator-door-lock-monitoring-system
Prior to ordering suggest to visit our web site to learn more about the types of devices in the market and irs cost. Visit www.FSSG.US
Argus Elevator (https://arguselevator.com) is offering a very convenient solution.
Their device actually fits inside the existing elevator controller, so there is no need to install an external enclosure, which makes the installation cheaper and faster.
Also, the lead time is very short (48 hours) since there is no specific hardware customization required.
For relatively newer buildings, the mechanical overlay solution can range anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000, but those older buildings that require total modernization, the cost factor can be catastrophic.
Our firm is comprised of former elevator and finance professionals and can help finance these unplanned and expensive projects. We launched this specialized service to assist with this compliance regulation.
If you need assistance, please contact Structural System Services LLC:
dj@structuralsystem.services
917-524-5700
www.structuralsystem.services
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AR - Thanks for the info about the new door lock requirement and corresponding DoB regulations. Very informative. I passed it on to my building's super and property manager.
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