Elevator doors shall operate within the manufacturer’s recommended speed ranges and shall not exceed the code limit for maximum allowable kinetic energy. Kinetic energy of a closing door shall be based upon the sum of the hoist-way and the car door weights as well as the weight of parts rigidly connected to the doors and shall also include the rotational inertia effects of the door operator and the connecting transmission. The door closing force necessary to prevent closing of the hoist-way door (or the car door or gate if power operated) from rest shall not exceed 135 N (30 lb.). This force shall be measured on the leading edge of the door with the door at any point between one-third and two-thirds of its travel, and shall also not exceed the maximum allowed code limits.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.

The elevators should be provided with appropriate sound mitigation devices as required by the design.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.

This section does not relate to noise created by components not directly related to the elevators and does not consider noise transmission unless it is 10dBA greater than ambient. Sound mitigating devices may include isolation pads, electrical isolation filters, hydraulic mufflers, pipe isolation coupling or cushioning pads as required by the design.

All relevant schematics required for the proper maintenance and operation of the elevator shall be provided as required by the TSSA.

One-Year - Work and Materials

Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be modified.

A proper as-built elevator electrical diagram is required by the TSSA and is important for the safe operation of the elevators and escalators. Hence, it is critical for the longevity of the device to have an as-built diagram in plasticized covering.

All elevators in a bank shall operate within the same performance range and meet the performance criteria of the building design

One-Year - Work and Materials

Equipment not meeting the Acceptable Performance/Condition shall be repaired.

Typically, elevator consultants and elevator contractors’ engineers assist the architects and building owners with the selection of the number of elevators and escalators. The selection is based on the speed, performance criteria and times. Hence, the performance of the physical devices has to meet the standard performance criteria of the design in order to provide acceptable service. Alternatively, it may be possible for the elevator contractor to demonstrate that the actual performance of the elevators can meet the traffic handling capacity of the building.

Where an interior finished floor area is intended to slope to drain, it shall be constructed so as not to impede drainage.

One-Year - Work and Materials.

Areas where drainage is impeded or it can be demonstrated that drainage is significantly impeded shall be repaired.

This guideline is intended to address finished areas such as pool decks, change rooms, laundry rooms, and garbage rooms etc. which are subjected to frequent wetting and which are provided with drains. The colour and texture of a repaired area may not perfectly match the surrounding area. Repairs should not be readily visible from a distance of 6m.