Division 14 – Conveying Equipment

14 20 00 - Elevators

A.SPECIFIC CODES

1.ASME/ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. (The

version of this code currently adopted by the State of Iowa shall be used.)

  1. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.The elevator control equipment shall be Non-Proprietary. Any elevator company shall be allowed to purchase and install this control equipment.

2.Telephone Cabinet: A telephone compartment shall be furnished in the car-operating panel to adequately house aRamtel handsfree style telephone model #RR733 or model #RR733M. Necessary, shielded wires for the telephone shall be included in the compartment and connected to the car traveling cable. The telephone will be provided by Information Technology Services.

3.All fixtures will bevandal resistant.

4.The elevator will have an infrared door reopening device, not a retractable safety edge.

5.All new elevator cars will be provided with wall protection pads and installation hooks for these pads.

6.The elevator car lighting will be fluorescent with electronic ballasts and T-8 lamps.

7.In new building construction, elevator access to Basement mechanical spaces and Penthouse mechanical spaces will be provided.

8.A 120 volt, 20 amp GFI receptacle will be provided in the elevator car.

9.In new building construction, one elevator will be provided with an inside car dimension of at least 96in. X 70in. and a door opening width of 48in.

10.Finishes

a. Freight elevators: Floor finishes will be textured aluminum or textured steel. Wall finishes will be steel.

b.Passenger elevators: Floor finishes must be approved in writing by the owner. Wall finishes will be brushed stainless steel or plastic laminate.

C.ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

  1. Any acceptable elevator manufacturer must have a service office within a 30 mile radius of Iowa City that has been in operation for a minimum of 5 years.

D.REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

  1. All spare parts, manuals, adjusting information, drawings and pertinent safety upgrades will be provided to the owner.
  1. The elevator manufacturer will provide to the owner the following for the maintenance and adjustment of the elevator.
  2. Electronic tools
  3. Electronic copy of all software programs
  4. Adjuster’s Report
  1. Product Data: Provide the following information:

a.Signal and operating fixtures, operating panels and indicators.

b.Electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

c.Expected heat dissipation of elevator equipment in machine room

  1. Shop Drawings: Include the following on layout drawings.

a.Buffers and other components in hoistway.

b.Maximum rail bracket spacing.

c.Maximum loads imposed on guide rails requiring load transfer to

building structure.

d.Loads on hoisting beams.

e.Clearances and travel of car.

f.Clear inside hoistway and pit dimensions.

g.Location and sizes of access doors, hoistway entrances and

frames.

  1. Rail attachment.
  2. Cab design, dimensions and layout.
  3. Hoistway-door and frame details.
  1. Operations and Maintenance Manuals: Include all wiring diagrams, adjusting information and fault code information.
  1. Elevators shall be installed by the manufacturer or a qualified installer licensed in the state of Iowa.
  1. Maintenance and repair service consisting of monthly examinations, adjustments, repairs and lubrication of the elevator equipment shall be provided by the elevator contractor for a period of twelve (12) months after the elevator has been turned over for the owner’s use. This service shall not be subcontracted but shall be performed by the elevator contractor. All work shall be performed by competent employees and shall include emergency 24-hour callback service.This service shall not cover adjustments, repairs or replacement of parts due to negligence, misuse, abuse or accidents caused by persons other than the elevator contractor. Only genuine parts and supplies as used in the manufacture and installation of the original equipment shall be provided.
  1. Emergency Call Back-Response Time: Maximum response time for emergency call-backs shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes by telephone and ninety minutes (90) or less to arrive on site. Overtime emergency call-back will be limited to thirty (30) minutes by telephone and two hours (2 hours) or less to arrive on site. These call-backs are defined as labor required to free trapped passengers from elevators and/or to make minor adjustments to return an elevator to service. Minor adjustments consist of work that one (1) mechanic can complete within two (2) hours on the job (not including travel).

b.Elevator contractor shall maintain Owner's complete set of straight line wiring diagrams in good condition. Drawings shall be consistently modified with as-built conditions and reflect any changes or modifications to circuits resulting from control modifications, parts replacement or equipment upgrades made by the Contractor during the term of this contract.

c.Removal of elevators from service by Elevator contractor shall be coordinated with and approved by the Owner or his Representative. Owner agrees to permit Elevator contractor to remove elevators from service for a reasonable time to perform routine preventative maintenance.

  1. Owner will not be billed for travel time or mileage expenses for a regular time callback or overtime callback.
  1. Prior to the acceptance inspection by the State Elevator Inspector, the elevator contractor shall make a preliminary check of each elevator operation (including fire service) with the Owner or Owner’s representative present. The elevator contractor shall determine that control systems and operating devices are functioning properly.
  1. Construction use: See Supplementary Conditions – Article 6.

14 21 00 – ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS

A.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

  1. Machine Roomless Elevators (MRL) are not acceptable without written approval from the owner.
  1. Where necessary, machine room, hoistway and lobby spaces must be environmentally conditioned to allow for proper operation of the elevator.

14 24 00 - Hydraulic Elevators

a.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Where necessary, machine room, hoist way and lobby spaces must be

environmentally conditioned to maintain acceptable hydraulic fluid temperatures and to allow for proper operation of the elevator.

2. Spill containment will be provided to meet SPCC standards.

14 42 00 – WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

A.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Wheelchair lifts are not acceptable without written approval from the owner.

NOTE: ALL OTHER CONVEYING EQUIPMENT REQUIRES WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER.