Elevator Emergency Communications Specification:
Must comply with ANSI A17.1 2019: Section 2.27.1 Car Emergency Signaling Devices and perform or function in the following manner:
Elevator Emergency Communication System:
1. Emergency call must be initiated by the momentary pressing of the “Push to Call” call button.
2. Call must be directed to a location or call center monitored 24/7 by Authorized Personnel.
3. Initial call may be received via a web application giving the recipient of the call immediate access and full functionality of the Emergency Communication System including the ability to communicate audibly and non-verbally with an entrapped individual and view the interior of the elevator cab.
4. Alternatively, the initial call may be received via a telephone, but recipient must have immediate access to non-verbal communication and ability to view cab interior.
5. The system must be capable of transmitting audible text and video over a single means of data transmission. Systems requiring a separate line for transmission of voice communication will not be accepted
6. Systems utilizing a cellular gateway for data transmission, the Owner will possess the ability to easily extend or change a cellular contract or monitoring company without consequence of the equipment being removed or without replacement of equipment.
7. Once installed the entire communication system will become real property and property of the Building Owner.
Communication from Lobby or Main Egress to Elevators with travel exceeding 60’:
1. When elevator travel exceeds 60’, a means to communicate audibly and non-verbally and view the interior of the elevator cab must be provided
2. Communication unit must be accessible to responding Emergency Personnel must be provided.
3. The unit must be capable of viewing and communicating with multiple elevators simultaneously
4. The Lobby or Communication unit may be an internet-based system and not require or dependent on point-to-point wiring from each elevator or elevator machine room to the station.
5. The requirement four (4) hour emergency power back-up must be integral to the Lobby / Communication system.
6. The Lobby / Communication system must be capable of communicating to each elevator in the building and machine room station when provide or required.
Communication/Transmission Verification:
1. A means to monitor and detect loss of communication must be provided
2. The transmission of all means of communication: audible, non-verbal, and video must be monitored.
3. The loss of communication or transmission will result in the activation of an audible and visual alarm located at the main egress landing and within proximity of the elevator(s)
4. Loss of communication alarm will be resettable when communication has been reestablished.