Codes & Standards

40 Years of Elevator-Code Standardization

An overview of the history and role of various industry codes This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first meeting of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)/Technical Committee (TC)...

U.S. DOJ Adopts New ADA Accessibility Standards

An overview of recently adopted regulations and their impact on vertical-transportation accessibility On July 26, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted the Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act...

European Lift Standard EN 81 Improves Safety

A look at how EN 81 has harmonized critical regulations aimed at improving safety throughout the European Union by Dipl.-Ing (FH) Werner Rau Standards guarantee that various lift types (configurations)...

Certification of Doors According to Safety and Fire Rating Standards: A Worldwide Perspective

Already accepted in many countries, the acceptance of safety and fire rating standards is growing. Shared rules and codes enable continuous improvements and increasing safety levels for lift installations. Safety...

Three Steps toward Energy-Efficient Lift Systems

Certification of Lifts per VDI 4707 The energy consumed by lifts makes up a considerable part of a building’s total energy costs, making energy-efficient lift systems more and more significant....

FOCUS MEDIA TO BUY ELEVATOR ADVERTISING SPECIALIST XIANCHAO

Focus Media To Buy Elevator Advertising Specialist Xianchao

DRAKA EHC ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR GOLF CLASSIC

Draka EHC Announces Registration for Golf Classic

CECA CONVENTION IS SEEKING A SPEAKER FOR CONTRACTOR BREAKFAST

CECA Convention Seeks Speaker For Contractor Breakfast

INDIA’S CCI GREENLIGHTS ATC’S STAKE IN TKE AND SAUDI JV

India’s CCI Greenlights ATC’s Stake in TKE and Saudi JV

Izmit Train Station; photo by Theetc for Wikipedia

New Tender For Izmit Train Station Elevator Completed