Code & Standards

Tracking ASME A17.1 revisions, state code adoptions, CEN/ISO harmonization, and the regulatory framework shaping vertical transportation safety and design requirements across North America and globally.

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Code & Standards

ASME A17.1-2025 Code Cycle Brings Major Updates to Machine Room-Less and Seismic Requirements

The latest edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators addresses MRL provisions, updated seismic requirements for high-risk zones, and new standards for destination dispatch systems.

Elevator Trade News · Mar 20264 min read

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