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BSRV 2 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION
SEE ALSO APPENDIX D
BSRV 2.1 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED
In addition to the requirements of ADA, passenger elevators hall call and cab call shall
be flush, not raised.
BSRV 2.2 ELEVATORS
In addition to the following, A/Es are encouraged to consult with the Elevator
Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management Operations Department or Health
Systems Physical Plant, by arrangement with the Project Manager. Cab door heights
over 8’-0” shall be prohibited unless approved by the appropriate elevator maintenance
shop. Recommendations may include proven manufacturers to be included in
specifications.
BSRV 2.2.1 ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS AND PITS
Elevator equipment rooms shall be maintained at no higher than 80 degrees during
occupied hours.
Elevator equipment rooms shall not be used for access to roofs or other parts of the
building unless elevator equipment is fenced or walled in.
Traction-type elevators shall have machinery located overhead. Written approval of the
CFO is required for an under-slung installation.
Roped hydraulic elevators shall not be used.
Underground hydraulic piping for elevators shall be schedule 80.
The electric fused disconnect switches or circuit breakers for the elevator and cab lights
shall be adjacent to the door jamb of the main access door to the machine room.
Elevator pits for hydraulic elevators shall have sump pits for use of a portable sump
pump by Facilities Management personnel. Drainage from the elevator pit shall not be
connected to any building drainage or sewer system. Sump pits shall be equipped with a
float sensor connected to Facilities Management Systems Control.
Machine room less type elevator machinery and controls may be used only with the
written approval of the Elevator Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management
Operations Department. All machinery and equipment shall be designed and installed
to be accessible by maintenance personnel in a manner similar to the access afforded
for maintenance in a typical elevator machine room.
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