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Elevator Inspection Check Chart-Acceptance testing(Sample) -ASME 17.1-2000(Fireman test not included)
| Item to be Checked | Description of Check | Status(Approved-Y/N) | Remarks | | Access to Machine Space* | 2.7.3.1:Check for Obstructions.Hatch covers not permitted.Check for correctness of Approach as per code.Check means of access as per 2.7.3.3..Non combustible stairs,max angle of 60 deg from Horizontal with railing(Diff in floor levels in Machine room>8 in.).Acceess doors to be checked as per 2.7.3.4.Check for railing for trap door.Main doors to be 29.5 wide x 80 in High(min),self closing,self locking,openable from inside without a key-Gr 2 security.check WI Code for Access also.Standard railing as per 2.10.2 | | | | Headroom | 2.7.4:Clear headroom of 84 in(not located above H/Way),Above Hoistway:Machine,contrl,MG:84in,Sheaves:42 in,Governers,signal Machines,etc:53 in.Check 2.7.4.3 for applicability. | | | | Lighting and Receptacles | 2.7.5.1 & 620.23(NEC):Lighting not less than 19 fc at floor level(at the darkest area).Switch to be located within easy reach of access.(by the jamb of the door).Receptacles : Duplex receptacle one number min. 125 VAC shall be provided.seaprate branch circuit to be provided. | | | | Machine space enclosure | For Flooring check 2.1.3 in total.Enclosures:2.7.1,2.7.2.1:Check whether the construction is fire resistive or not..and check accordingly | | | | Housekeeping | Check for Other Equipments in Machine room.-2.7.2.1 | | | | Ventilation,Heating | 2.7.5.2:Check for temp ratings from Manufacturer.The temp and humidity ratings need to be posted in the Machine room. | | | | Fire extinguisher | Class ABC Near the access..8.6.1.6.5 | | | | Pipes,Ducts,Wiring* | Check as per 2.8.2 fully,if any pipes/ducts avbl.Wiring as per NFPA 70(NEC 620).No other wiring other than that of elevator to be run in the hoistway.Check WI Code | | | | Guarding of Exposed Equipment* | Rope sheave,Other sheaves,exposed gears,sprockets,drums,selectors,etc need to be guarded,Keys,keyways,screws in Hoistways need to be guarded.Handwinding wheels which are unguarded need to have yellow markings.-2.10.1 | | | | Numbering | 2.29.1a-f…Markings min 2 in in height.Pinted,engraved or securely attached to Machine,MG,Controller,selector,Governor,Disconnect,Crosshead/Carframe visible from car top,COP-min 0.5 in height,adjacent to every elevator entrance at designated level min 3 in height. | | | | Disconnect | NFPA 70-620.51:Check fuses,and make sure disconnecting cannot be done from anywhere else.Comply | | | | Controller | Grounding:2.26.1 & 620-82(NFPA).2.26.4.1,2.26.4.2,2.26.7:Check Wiring,Fuses,Phase Protection,Certificate,Clearances(620-5),Capacitors | | | | Control circuits | The installer to demonstrate:as per codes 2.26.9,2.26.6 | | | | Overhead Beams | To comply with 2.9.1,2.9.3 | | | | Brake | Test brake with load as per table on pg 378.Table 8.11.2.3.4.Run the car to lowest level.Check whether is safe.Disconnect and see whether Brake holds the load.Check as per 2.24.8.2,3 | | | | Drive | Check as per 2.24.1,4,5 | | | | Gears,Bearings,Flex connections | Check as per 2.24.6,7,10 | | | | Winding Drum Machine | Check as per 2.24.2 and sec 8-10. | | | | Belt/Chain Drive | Comply 2.24.9 | | | | M-G Set | Comply 2.26.9.7 | | | | Regenerated Power | Comply 2.26.10 | | | | Traction Sheave/Deflector | 2.24.2:Metal sheaves,can be non metallic grove material.Check pitch dia to be atleast 40 times dia of rope for suspension and 32 times for compensating ropes.check traction at rated speed.check rope slip on buffer.check also 2.16.8 c. | | | | Rope Fastenings | 2.9.3.3,2.20.5,2.20.9:Check as per codes.Look for tension,stress.check rated breaking strength of rope and compare to the shackle. | | | | Terminal Stopping Devices | Empty car up and rated load/125% down tests-2.25.2.,2.25.4.1,2,8.10.2.2.3g,h | | | | Machine room Operating Devices,OSG | 2.26.1.3,4,5.All Inspection operation,Inspection priority,safety and open door circuit.Check the tripping speed of Governor and confirm with 2.18.2,4.Check for Pull thru and pull out forces.Check for seal of Governor.Check for Marking plate on Governor. | | | | Car/Cwt Safeties* | Car safeties with rated load,cwt safety with no load in car.Measure tripping speed of Governor with Tacho.Check for seal.Check operation of overspeed switch,safety switch.After safety has stopped the car,check for platform level.Check as per 8-10..Type A,B,C,ETC. | | | | Ascending Car Overspeed | 2.19.1.2,2.19.2.2 : Check unintended car motion up,Overspeed up. | | | | Speed | Speed to be verified by tacho with no lolad,Rated load in both directions. | | | | Code data plate* | To indicate code followed for inspection,in effect at installation/alteration.needs to be in clear view attached to disconnect/controller.Height of letters to be .125 in min. | | | 
| Description of Check | Status(Approved-Y/N) | Remarks | | 2.13.5-Vertically Opening Door :1)Must be operative for whole length(except 5 in. from max opening) and inoperative if Kinetic Energy <=2.5 ft lb,(2)Center Opening Doors : Obstructing either panel has to reopen the doors.(3)Where Phase 1 not activated by a device,reopening needs to be deactivated after 20s | | | | 2.26.2.5,21:1)Emergency Stop Switch for Freight Elevators.(2) In car Stop switch for Pass Elevators to be clearly marked behind a locked cover or key operated-Group1 security | | | | 2.26.1 :All shall be enclosed elec`tric Type,Auto return to Stop if Handle provided,Check code 2.26.1.6 if levelling operation is provided with doors open. (1)In car Inspection : Check all Insp.Operations,Transfer switch in car&behind lock or key operated,Priority to car top insp.,When in Insp no Hoistway access switch active,(2)Check Car door bypass on Machine room Inspection. | | Confirm test of 2.26 in full | | 2.15.5-Car floor : 1)Check whether Laminated(for 5000 lbs and less),with or without a platform frame,non perforated flooring and check for wobbling on rated load as per 2.15.5.5,Check for level and stability.(2) Clearance(no load in car) -2.5.1.4,5 for Verically sliding : .5 in for Side guides,.8 in for Corner Guides.The max limit is 1.25 in.All doors : Clearance between car sill and Hoistway enclosure/Fascia shall not be more than 7.5 in for vertical sliding and 5 in for other doors.This is to be checked upto the buffer.Exception to this allowed if Car door interlock is provided and the car door strength is proven as per 2.11.(3) Landing sill Guard :plates not less than .055 in thick(1.4mm)for the whole width,secure fastenings- Exceptions:vertical Sliding door,Floor mounted sills.Floor mounted sills:check for bevelling ( angle min 60 ,max 75).If car levelling is there,Guard to extend 3 inches from the face.Illumination on landing sills shall be 10fc min.Hinged sills to hinged on the landing side only when doors fully open(Vertical sliding). (4) Hinged Car sill :2.15.16 : Check electric contacts,levelling possible with sill in any position. | | | | 2.14.7:2 lamps min to be provided.Min illumination shall be 5 fc for Pass and 2.5 fc for freight.Aux lighting measured 48 in above floor 12 in infront of COP shall be atleast .2 fc(2 lux).-Atleast 4 hours,atleast 2 lamps,battery permanently connected to car light circuit.Electric light and outlet to be provided on top car. | | | | 2.11.1.3:2 way comm to be provided in blind hoistway as an alternative to emergency doors.(2)2.27.1:Audible signal device along with STOP to be provided and marked Alarm next to COP.sound strength of 80-90 dbA at 10 ft level.For travel>100ft,alarm on car to be provided,2nd alarm at designated level.(3)Confirm all points as per 2.27 | | | | Doors to be closed and gaps to be maintained as in 2.14.4.11-Check.2.14.4.2 for various combinations to check Car door contacts/Interlocks.Check for required markings on contacts.Check car door-Landing door clearances as per 2.14.4.5.Check the door guides for proper installation.Dist between sill and car panel-.375 inches.All door clearances in 2.14.5.6 | | | | Check door closing force with Gauge.Not to exceed 2.5 ft lbs(Stop at 1/3-2/3,check with Gauge. | | | | Check for levelling zone opening,closing.levelling speed max:150 fpm.(only 3 inches variance from level allowed). | | | | Not required,when used:155 sq.in.(2.14.2.5).No single pane to exceed 6 in.width.Safe glass to be provided as per code.use vandal proof fasteners opening from hoistway side and remain in(substantially) flush with car door from inside.Glass doors as per 2.14.5.8.Access panels opening inside as per 2.14.2.6 | | | | check as per 2.14.3.Check for ventilation,openings in car top.Car top as per 2.14.1.6 | | | | Required in all cars except open hoistways.check this as per 2.14.1.5.If side exits are found,check as per 2.14.1.10 | | | | allowed below 12 in from FFL.Opening should reject a ball of 1 in.Opening above 72 in should reject a ball of 2 in.:2.14.2.3 | | | | Pg 122-Table shows symbols.Check for all signs and symbols including Fireman.Data plates,Capacity plates,Rated loads,Stop switch.Check area as per Table 2.16.1,Pg 71 | | | | Stand by power shall be checked for overload down parameters as per 2.16.8.The check to be done as per 2.27.2 | | | | Car doors to open by hand from inside the car in unlocking zone(4 in variance from landing).Car doors not to open outside unlocking zone from inside car.However,no tools need to be used in opening from hoistway. | | | | check for retention members of the car as per 2.15.2.Check for correctness of brackets as per table in pg.105.Check Platform level,fish plates,ride comfort. | | | | Chack door operation in line with 2.26.5 | | | | max allowed variance is 0.5 inches.Car shall relevel if level variance goes more than 1 in.during loading | | | | Item to be Checked | Description of Check | Status(Approved-Y/N) | Remarks | | Stop Switch | 2.26.2.7 : Manually open/close switch marked | | | | Operating Devices | Check Insp operation as per 2.26.1.4.2,Railing as per 2.14.1.7.Check for unnecessary platforms.Check for insp operation with door open.(2.26.1.5) | | | | Car Top Clearance and Refuge Space | Measure clearances,Refuge space as per codes 2.4.6,7,8,12.Calculate headroom correctness as per Insp.Hand book.Check Refuge space markings and measure accordingly(2.4.12) | | | | Cwt Clearance | 2.4.9-Check and measure | | | | Overhead/Deflectors | Check as per sheave parameters on 2.24.2 | | | | Normal Terminal stop | Check for function,type of switch-2.25.2 | | | | Final Terminal Stop | Check for function,type of switch-2.25.3,2.26.4.3 | | | | Broken Rope/Tape /Chain switch | For indirectly mounted stopping devices refer 2.25.2.3 | | | | Car levelling device | Checl levelling as per 2.26.1.6 | | | | Data Plate | Permanent,height 0.125 in for data plate-2.16.3.3.Details as per 2.20.2 | | | | Top Emergency exit | check for min 16 in each side,check as per 2.14.1.5.Check for equipment directly above and distances.Check safety switch. | | | | Counterweight & its safety | Check as per 2.21,22 and visual safety inspection-2.17.4.Check for marking plates | | | | Identification | check for clear identification in the case of multiple cars-2.29 | | | | Hoistway Constn. | Check 2.1…Check for possible violations,projections,extensions into ground,etc | | | | Smoke Control | As per building code.Check for pressurization and effect-2.1.4 | | | | Pipes,Ducts,Wiring | Same as in Machine room-2.8 | | | | Windows,Projections,etc | Shall conform to Building code.Enclosures to remain flush.Projections allowed on Entrance sides. check 2.1.6.2 for assessing projections in Hoistway. | | | | Hoistway clearances | As per 2.4,2.5 and Hand book(LTI). | | | | Multiple Hoistways | No of elevators as per Building code. | | | | T/Cables,Junction Boxes | As per NEC 620-41. | | | | Door/Gate equipment | As per 2.11,2.12,2.13 and check for Emergency doors(2.11.1.2).Check for fire rating and markings on the hoistway doors(2.1.1.1.3,2.11.15.1).Check the door safety retainers(2.11.11.8).Check gaps for Door closed Position(2.12.2.2,2.12.3.2).Check for Hoistway door hanger correctness(2.11.11.5.8,2.11.12.4.8).Check the Door locking device(2.12.2.3,5, 2.12.3.3,5, 2.26.2.14,2.26.4.3) | | | | Car frame,Cwt stiles/Guides | Check as per 2.15 in full | | | | Guide rails | 2.23 comply | | | | Governor rope | Check for data tag.(2.18.5).Check clearances and verify the rope size correctness(2.18.5,9). | | | | Governor release carrier | as per 2.17.15.check for proper seals on safety gears. | | | | Wire rope fastening,Hitch Plate | Check hitch plate as per 2.17.13 and o/head hitches as per 2.9.3.3.Check fastenings and equalizers as per 2.20.5,9 | | | | Suspension Rope | Check data tag.verify number and dia and check.(2.20,2.21.4) | | |  | Item to be Checked | Description of Check | Status(Approved-Y/N) | Remarks | | Car Platform Guard | Check Apron and head Guards(2.15.9) | | | | Hoistway doors | Check as per 2.11,2.12,2.26 | | | | Vision Panels | Check as per 2.11.7.Must for swing doors. | | | | Hoistway door locking devices | As per 2.12 and 2.26 | | | | Access to Hoistway | As per 2.12.6,7 | | | | Power closing of Hoistway doors | As per 2.13,Check Data plate | | | | Sequence Operation | As per 2,13,6, 2.13.3.4 | | | | Hoistway Enclosure | 2.1.1 | | | | Emergency Openings/Access | Check for blind hoistways/doors-2.11.1.2,3.Check for access doors for cleaning.-2.11.1.4 | | | | Separate Cwt Hoistway | 2.3.3 | | | | Stand by Power selection switch | 2.27.2,8.1 | | | | Item to be Checked | Description of Check | Status(Approved-Y/N) | Remarks | | General | Check Pit floor(2.2.2.2).Check Drains,sumps,pumps(2.2.2.3,4,5),Guards between pits(2.2.3,2.3.2),Cwt-Guards (2.3.2), Access(2.2.4),Access to underside of car(2.2.8), Lighting(2.2.5),Stop switch(2.2.6,2.26.2.7),Pit depth(2.2.7),wiring,pipes,ducts(2.8) | | | | Bottom Clearance and Run-by | Car bottom clearances,Runby,Refuge space,Marking,Warning signs.Check as per 2.4,2.5. | | | | Car and Cwt Buffer | Check Marking plates(2.22.3.3,2.22.4.11).No tests for spring buffers.If oil buffers ,buffer tests at rated load,Rated speed needs to be done.Check 8.10.2.2.5. | | | | Final Terminal Stopping Device | 2.25.3,2.26.4.3-Test function,location,operation | | | | Normal Terminal stopping device | 2.25.2-Verify operatio,location,type | | | | Travelling Cables | 620-11 c (NEC)-Check | | | | Governor rope tension device | 2.18.7-Check as per code. | | |
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