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Elevator safety codes evolve to address new risks. Safety retrofits bring existing elevators into compliance with current requirements, protecting building occupants and reducing liability. We provide expert installation of all major safety devices required by ASME A17.1 and ASME A17.3.
Modern safety devices address real risks, UCMP prevents unintended movement, DLM prevents operation with faulty door locks, seismic switches protect during earthquakes.
Many jurisdictions now require specific retrofits on existing elevators. Proactive installation avoids rushed compliance projects, higher last-minute costs, and potential shutdowns.
Operating elevators without current safety features creates liability exposure. Retrofits demonstrate due diligence in protecting building occupants.
For buildings with multiple elevators or government portfolios, we offer programmatic approaches with prioritized timelines and bundled pricing.
We document your elevator types, ages, and existing safety equipment to determine which retrofits apply to your specific installation.
We identify applicable requirements for your jurisdiction and help you prioritize by compliance deadline, risk reduction, and budget.
Clear proposals outlining scope, pricing, and timeline for each recommended retrofit, with sufficient lead time for capital planning.
We coordinate installations to minimize disruption, often performing work during off-hours. All work is documented for inspection records.
Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP) detects and prevents dangerous unintended elevator movement at landings, a leading cause of serious elevator injuries. It's one of the most critical safety upgrades available for traction elevators.
DLM systems enhance monitoring of door locks to prevent elevator operation if locks aren't properly engaged. They address risks from mechanical lock failures that traditional circuits might not detect.
Yes, Washington State is in a seismic zone that requires seismic switches on elevators. These devices automatically stop elevators during earthquake activity, preventing operation during conditions that could cause entrapment or damage.
Requirements depend on elevator type (traction vs. hydraulic), age of installation, building use, and local jurisdiction adoptions of ASME A17.3. We research applicable requirements for your specific equipment and location.
Yes, and we recommend it. Retrofits combined with modernization or other planned maintenance reduce total mobilization costs significantly. We structure proposals to take advantage of these opportunities.
We provide safety retrofits throughout Washington State, dispatched from our Lynnwood headquarters.
Request a safety retrofit assessment. We'll evaluate your elevators against current code requirements and provide a clear picture of your compliance status and options.