Forum: Elevators
October 28, 2009
Elevator Renovations
Hi all! I'm looking for good contractors to get bids from for elevator renovations. Anyone have any suggestions/contractors to recommend? Thanks!!
February 24, 2009
Elevator companies?
Querying about elevator companies - does anyone know any independent inspectors or maintenance firms? I need to get a second opinion on a small building elevator.
January 7, 2009
nyc dob-Elevator Inspections and
New York City Department of Buildings
Elevator Inspections and Tests
Elevators in New York City have to be inspected at least three times every two years and tested at least once a year. Most of the inspections are performed by inspectors from the New York City Department of Buildings and private inspectors contracted by the Department. The tests are performed by private inspectors hired by the property owners and approved by the Department. We examined the inspections and tests that were performed on a random sample of 50 elevators. We found that 28 of the inspections and tests were performed late, seven were performed by inspectors who did not meet certain qualification requirements, and 19 were not properly documented.
The Department is responsible for ensuring that all elevator inspectors meet certain qualification requirements. However, Department records confirmed that only 11 of the 50 inspectors in our random sample met all their qualification requirements. For example, no professional certification was on file for one contracted inspector and examination results were not on file for 35 private inspectors who had to pass an elevator inspector examination. We noted that one of these inspectors performed 1,725 elevator tests during the 21-month period we reviewed. When required elevator inspections and tests are not performed, are performed late, or are performed by inspectors who are not fully qualified, there is an increased risk defective elevators may not be detected in a timely manner. In such instances, the safety of the public could be jeopardized. We recommended that certain actions be taken to improve the Department's controls over elevator inspections and tests.
For a complete copy of Report 2007-N-9 click here.
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/auditdatelist.htm
October 25, 2007
Dumb waiter repair
I need to have the rope replaced in my 120 year old manual dumb waiter between the first and second story. Any ideas of someone able to handle this?
October 24, 2007
Radon Testing
Has anyone tested their apt for Radon?
I know you can buy kits to it yourself, or are there companies that provide a more through test.
tia
June 27, 2007
Co-op Elevator Repalcement Cost
Thinking of bidding on a co-op. 6 floor, 60 unit building with single elevator which we were told is being replaced shortly. Any idea what the cost for that would be? Do co-ops usually have you pay the assessment over a year or do they apply it for more? Thanks
September 6, 2005
Brownstone Elevator Installation
I am looking for some advice on installing an elevator. We will soon be having elderly grandparents living w/ us, and I feel that we need to have an elevator installed.
Who specializes in this kind of work? How much should I expect to spend? How obtrusive are such elevators?