Adoption Info of Florida Existing Elevator and Escalator Code 2015
Official title 2015 Florida Existing Elevator and Escalator Code
Effective dates January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2018
Published by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety
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Overview The 2015 Florida Existing Elevator and Escalator Code provides comprehensive requirements for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and alteration of existing elevators, escalators, and related equipment. This code ensures the continued safety, accessibility, and reliability of these vertical transportation systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
The 2015 edition is based on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators and incorporates Florida-specific amendments to address the state’s unique conditions and regulatory requirements. This code is essential for facility managers, elevator contractors, and code officials involved in the upkeep and modernization of existing elevators and escalators in Florida.
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