NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code ) NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) ANSI/ASME A17. 1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) NFPA 13 (Installation of Sprinkler Systems) In addition, state, local and/or government agencies may have additional code require-ments for. That quiet reliability is the product of safety codes that are revised and enforced across regions to protect passengers, technicians and building teams every day. In 2026, understanding the current rulebook matters more than ever. 1‑2025 alongside Canada's. Introduction. All passenger and freight elevators in new buildings must be planned in accordance with the safety rules of DIN EN 81-20. This European standard has been in force since 2014 and replaces the DIN EN 81-1 and DIN EN 81-2 standards, which were also still in force until then, as of 01. A. Continuing Education: Codes & Standards NEC Article 620: Elevators, Part 1 by David Herres photos by Judith Howcroft Learning Objectives After reading this article, you should have learned about: ♦ The meanings of definitions for control room and control space versus machine room ♦ The purpose. f of documents Directives, Directives, be 1.
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