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CE 6.3: Elevator Cab Poorly Aligned
Article type: Common Element

The maximum clearance between the elevator cab sill and the landing sill shall be not more than 32mm (1.25 in.). The distance must be uniform and consistent across the length of the sill.
CE 6.4: Gaurds Missing On Elevator Equipment
Article type: Common Element

Guards on elevator equipment will be provided as required by the TSSA regulations in force at the time of registration. Equipment shall not present a risk of entanglement, pinching, shearing, crushing, abrasion, electrical shock or tripping. The machine guarding must be provided with certification by a Professional Engineer indicating that the machine guarding is compliant with the MOL requirements. All machine guarding installations must be provided with an appropriate TSSA submission and must be performed by a licensed elevator contractor.
CE 6.5: Guard Rails On Top Of Cabs
Article type: Common Element

Guard rails on top of cabs will be provided as required by the TSSA regulations in force at the time of registration.
CE 6.6: Water In Pit
Article type: Common Element

Elevator pits should be clear of standing water or fluids.
CE 6.7: Poor Elevator Levelling
Article type: Common Element

Elevators shall stop and re-level as required by the design.
CE 6.8: Construction Debris In Pit Or Elevator Machine Room
Article type: Common Element

After completion of construction, the pit, hoist-way equipment and elevator machine room should be cleaned to remove all construction debris, and to remove construction dust from elevator control equipment.
CE 6.9: Elevator Not Conforming To Ontario Building Code Barrier Free Requirements
Article type: Common Element

Elevators shall conform to the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
CE 7.1: Water Distribution Systems Are Leaking
Article type: Common Element

Domestic water supply and drainpipes including related fittings and valves shall not leak.
CE 7.10: Pipe Hanger/Support Missing
Article type: Common Element

Pipe supports and hangers shall be installed to provide adequate support.
CE 7.11: Piping is Not Labelled/Flow Arrows Not Provided
Article type: Common Element

Where distribution piping is required to be labeled by the Ontario Building Code and or the design, flow direction indicators and other specified labels shall be installed.
CE 7.12: Excessive Noise/Vibration From Mechanical Equipment
Article type: Common Element

Mechanical equipment shall be installed with appropriate sound and vibration control measures to limit noise and vibration transmission to occupied spaces.
CE 7.13: Defects In Exterior Thermal Insulation On Ducts
Article type: Common Element

Exterior thermal insulation shall be installed in accordance with good workmanship and follow the requirements of the design.
CE 7.14: Cross Contamination (Exhaust Near Intake)
Article type: Common Element

Air intakes shall be located to minimize the potential for cross-contamination from adjacent exhaust systems.
CE 7.15: Equipment Cannot Be Maintained
Article type: Common Element

Equipment shall be installed in such a manner that it can be accessed for maintenance. Clearances shall be adequate to permit required maintenance.
CE 7.16: Missing Guards On Mechanical Equipment
Article type: Common Element

Equipment that includes moving parts that might cause pinching or entrapment shall be guarded.

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