Codes and Standards

Nigerian Officials Focus on Elevator Safety Standards

Stakeholders in the building industry have resolved that elevator safety standards must be strictly followed to prevent negative occurrences in the industry, the Nigerian Tribune reports. This resolution was part...

Registration Open for NAESA’s Elevator Inspector Trainee Program

NAESA International announces that registration is now open for its Elevator Inspector Trainee Program, developed over the past few years with members of the elevator inspector community to assist hiring...

Bookings Now Open for LIFTEX 2025 in London

Exhibition bookings have opened for LIFTEX 2025 with strong support from Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) members, following the success of the 2022 event. LIFTEX is the tri-annual trade...

CECA PRD Reports on Initiatives and Progress

The Private-Residence Division (PRD) of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) recently reported on its various initiatives. PRD members continue to meet regularly to pursue efforts to enhance safety in...

Florida Elevator Code Compliance Deadline Approaches

TK Elevator (TKE) is among companies to announce an update to Florida’s building code. Per the State of Florida Elevator Code, all elevators must comply with part 3.10.12 of ASME...

Questionnaire a Tool for European SMEs To Express Critical Issues in Application of EN 81-20, 81-50

With the support of their technical experts, the European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) and Small Business Standards (SBS), developed a questionnaire to understand the critical issues...

NAESA Names Kuhns as Executive Director

NAESA International President David Harris recently announced that Emerald Kuhns is now the executive director of NAESA International, taking the place of past Executive Director Jim Borwey. Previously, Kuhns was...

Technical Safety BC Seeks Survey Responses

Technical Safety BC is asking the elevating devices industry, building owners and other interested groups to provide feedback on: adopting the most recent editions of elevator codes, adopting a code...

CECA Western Region Meeting Upcoming

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is asking for RSVPs ahead of its Western Region Meeting on Friday, October 13, at 9 a.m. PST. Held at the Italian Cultural Centre...

SBS Lift Forum 2023 Planned on October 17

During the interlift international tradeshow on October 17-20 in Augsburg, Germany, the Small Business Standards (SBS) Lift Forum will be held for the first time within the framework of the...