(a) Existing elevators with a travel distance of 25 feet or more above or below the main floor or other level of a building and intended to serve the needs of emergency personnel for firefighting or rescue purposes shall be provided with emergency operation in accordance with ASME A17.3. New elevators shall be provided with Phase I emergency recall operation and Phase II emergency in-car operation in accordance with ASME A17.1.
(b) Smoke or combustion product sensing devices shall be required in the elevator lobby at each floor with the following exceptions:
(1) Freight elevators located in or at openings to manufacturing areas; and
(2) Elevator lobbies at unenclosed landings.
Sensing devices must be installed in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 72, Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems.
(c) Keys used to operate the three (3) position key-operated switches required in this section must be identical and not part of any building master key system. Keys must be readily available and accessible at all times for use by Fire Department personnel. A separate key shall be required for each three (3) position switch.
(d) At least one (1) elevator in each multi-family or medical/health care-related building shall be capable of accommodating a patient on a stretcher in the supine position.
(Ord. 02-37 AC. Passed 4-15-02.)