Performance
Elevators shall conform to the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
Warranty
One-Year – Work and Materials. Two-Year – Health and Safety Violation of Ontario Building Code
Action
Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Barrier free design is covered by Appendix E of the Elevator Code. Under the terms of the Elevator Code, Appendix E is voluntary. However, Appendix E is a mandatory requirement under the Ontario Building Code, so full compliance to the referenced code is required. The following barrier-free requirements including appropriate height buttons Braille on buttons, position indicator, hands-free phones, call registration chime, passing floor chime, hall door jamb Braille, and voice annunciation indicating floor level may be affected.
Article type
Common Element
Warranty years
One Year
Two Year
Article title
Elevator Not Conforming To Ontario Building Code Barrier Free Requirements