Codes & Standards
The Latest Revision of IS 4591
Escalators and moving walks by Nimish Deshpande Background First published as IS 4591:1968, the Indian Standard on Escalators has been in existence for many years. The standard was limited to...
Empire State of Mind
Navigating one of the most complex built environments to keep NYC moving safely by Philip W. Grone This year is the 170th anniversary of the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry...
Still the One
Inside NEII-1, the comprehensive document on building transportation standards and guidelines that has supported architects, engineers, building owners and elevator suppliers for decades by Kevin Brinkman The importance of having...
Help Is on Its Way
From code enhancement to technology development, the building transportation industry has made important strides in its elevator emergency communications. by Kevin Brinkman From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern smartphone,...
VT Legislation Updates
NAEC reports on legislative in-session updates. submitted by NAEC The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)’s mission is to serve the interests of the vertical-transportation (VT) industry by promoting safety...
Up to Code
The evolution of elevator code development and what we can learn from Europe and North America as the world seeks the seemingly impossible – one unified elevator code. by Kevin...
New Indian Standard IS 17386
Replacement of existing passenger and goods passenger lifts in existing buildings by Pravin M Tipnis and Abhijit Dandekar Abstract The Indian Standards on lifts have been in existence for many...
Liftinstituut Releases New Expert Sessions Videos
Due to popular demand, Liftinstituut has recorded the third series of Expert Sessions, and the first in the series is now available with Pieter Schaareman, product specialist at Liftinstituut, Managing...
Codedataplate.com Launches Revamped Website
Codedataplate.com, part of MEI-Total Elevator Solutions, recently performed a complete overhaul of its website to simplify the ordering process, eliminate monotonous tasks and reduce the chance of error. ASME A17.1...
New Indian Standard IS 17615
On measurement of ride quality for lifts, escalators and moving walks Abstract The Indian Standards (IS) on lifts have been in existence for many years. The current series of Lift...
