If today you are operating hydraulic elevators with Single-Bottom-Cylinders, this stands in violation of various state and city codes, as well as the requirements of ASME A 17.1-2000. For several years now, code requirements have called for the use of Double Bottom Cylinders and the replacement of older single bottom installations.

With the warm weather and rainy season soon upon us, there are a number of important items requiring attention, to ensure that your systems are properly prepared for the Summer heat and storms.

Priority-one is maintaining the ambient temperature in the machine room. Current code regulations require proper ventilation of machinery spaces and temperature control within a range as specified by equipment manufacturers. Most control system manufacturers require a range of between 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit and machine room air temperatures significantly outside this range can lead to equipment failure. In hydraulic systems, oil is a temperature-sensitive component and overly hot oil can affect operation.

We are open for business and our hours have not changed. If you require service and/or if your elevator needs to be repaired, call us immediately at 914-347-4344 and a mechanic will be there. When you contact us, please let us know if there are any special procedures to enter the building, e.g., someone whom we need to contact upon entering, special protection that needs to be worn, etc. If you have any questions concerning your elevator, please call and speak to us.  We are committed to giving you the exceptional customer service to which you are accustomed.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has approved a bill requiring licensing of the state's elevator mechanics, but, in a deal worked out with the legislature, has delayed its taking effect until January 2022. 

When an elevator suddenly lurches to a stop between floors, the typical gut response among passengers is to panic and think about what actions to take to most quickly get out.

With NYC DOB, Appendix K3, Rule 3.10.2, the New York City Department of Buildings has mandated that – by January 1, 2020 – “all automatic passenger and freight elevators must provide a system to monitor and prevent automatic operation with faulty door contact circuits.”

Prepare your elevators for Summer! With the warm weather season now upon us, there are a number of important items requiring attention, to ensure that your systems are properly prepared for the Summer heat.

Elevator Door Lock Monitoring Deadline Rapidly Approaching!

The New York City Department of Buildings has mandated that – by January 1, 2020 – all "automatic passenger and freight elevators must provide a system to monitor and prevent automatic operation with faulty door contact circuits.”