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Elevator Industry News and Information
Recent Industry
News and Bulletins
from the State of Florida
Legislature and Bureau of Elevator Safety:
Florida Administrative Code - New
definitions and continuing education rules adopted!
Link: Rules 61C-5.008 and 61C-5.0085, Florida Administrative Code
"Rules 61C-5.008 and 61C-5.0085, Florida Administrative Code, take effect November 9, 2006. The newly adopted definitions relate to direct supervision, current satisfactory inspections, and continuing education terms. The newly adopted continuing education rules specify the continuing education requirements for certified elevator personnel, course provider approval, and course reporting requirements."
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Legislation passed 6/01/06 relating to Emergency Management: House
Bill 7121
Link:
House Bill 7121 - Chapter No. 2006-71
(PDF format)
Subject: This is the
entire House Bill 7121 along with a synopsis of the elevator requirements
Link:
Industry Bulletin #2006-03
(PDF format)
Subject: Elevator Alternate Power / House Bill 7121
Dated: 7/19/06
Link:
Letter to Certified Elevator Inspectors
from the Bureau of Elevator Safety
(PDF format)
Subject:
Certified Elevator Inspector Responsibilities regarding Alternate Power /
HB 7121
Dated: 7/18/06
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Link:
Industry Bulletin 2006-04
(PDF format)
Subject: Costly and/or Complex Violations
(Bureau of Elevator Safety Implements Order to Correct Compliance
Alternative)
Dated: 8/1/06
Link:
Letter to Certified Elevator Inspectors from the
Bureau of Elevator Safety
(PDF format)
Subject:
Single Wall
Hydraulic Cylinders / Safety Bulkheads
Dated: 8/4/06
Link:
Industry Bulletin #2006-01
(PDF format)
Subject: Elevator Inspection Standards
Dated: 4/1/06
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Elevator Fire Key Standards Enacted
Link:
Industry Bulletin #2004-03
(PDF format)
Dated: 7/21/04
***For
additional information and an application (Form DFS-K3-1660) for
Uniform Fire Keys and a list of
approved Florida elevator key vendors,
visit the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal website at the link below.
Link: Division of State Fire Marshal - Uniform Elevator Keys
Elevator Safety Resources:
The
Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation
"The mission of EESF is
To educate the public on
the safe and proper use of
elevators, escalators and moving walks through informational programs."
Their
website contains a wealth of information such as general elevator and
escalator safety,
newsletters, articles and educational resources which are available to
individuals, schools and organizations.
National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week is November 12-18, 2006!
Website Link: www.EESF.org
Click
on the pictures below for information on these Educational Programs:
A
Safe Ride® is an
interactive educational program for adults and seniors
Safe-T Rider® is an interactive educational program for children