ASME A17.1 Elevator Code Explained

Commercial elevator lobby in a Columbia SC office building showing brushed stainless steel elevator doors and a posted ASME A17.1 inspection certificate on the wall.

ASME A17.1 in plain terms: The ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators is the nationally recognized standard that governs the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of elevators and escalators across the United States and Canada, setting minimum safety requirements that states and municipalities adopt into law. Elevators in South Carolina must […]

Apartment Building Elevator Maintenance Requirements

Apartment building elevator bank with stainless-steel doors and South Carolina certificate of operation posted in residential hallway, Columbia SC

Quick Answer: Apartment building elevator maintenance requirements include regular inspections mandated by state and local authorities, adherence to ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ADA accessibility compliance, and documented preventive maintenance programs — with specific intervals and scope varying by jurisdiction. Apartment buildings in South Carolina must maintain valid certificates of operation for […]