Elevator maintenance is performed by elevator service technicians to keep elevator systems safe and running. It is a systematic process of inspection which includes finding, diagnosing and fixing problems before they cause machine breakdown, malfunction, or shutdown.
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Importance of Elevator Preventive Maintenance
Elevator preventive maintenance inspections are critical in ensuring compliance with building regulations and ensuring all equipment is in good working condition. Elevator malfunctions can inconvenience tenants, cause costly repairs and create safety hazards. Performing regular elevator maintenance inspections can mitigate these risks.
Key Steps When Performing Elevator Maintenance Inspections
Here are the three key steps when performing a scheduled elevator maintenance inspection:
Communicate with tenants: Let tenants know that scheduled maintenance is occurring, use signs and notices. Avoid high foot traffic periods and always ensure alternative elevators or stairs are available. Include signage on all key floors that the elevator stops at.
Perform the Inspection: Performing an elevator equipment audit helps determine the condition of equipment, the types of necessary repairs, and other services needed. Inspect below major parts to ensure elevator safety:
Inside the car: Check the condition of signs and operating device symbols, button functions, ventilation, lighting, car door force when opening and closing. Ensure emergency devices are available and in good working condition.
Top of the car: Examine if the travel cables and hoistways’ are operational and properly adjusted. Apply the appropriate lubrication for rails, governor ropes, suspension means, chains etc.
Inspect machine room: It’s crucial to assess the conditions of equipment in the machine room. Supply the required lubrication to the suspension means, gears, bearings and other mechanical equipment that needs lubricating.
Prepare report: Complete a comprehensive report of the inspection including photos of any equipment defects and description of any operational issues. Well documented reports are required for regulatory compliance, fire safety requirements and maintenance logs.
Technology to Streamline your Elevator Maintenance Inspections
Organizing and managing paper-based elevator maintenance reports are burdensome to elevator service technicians as they consume too much energy and time. Generate faster and more comprehensive elevator maintenance reports using a mobile app like iAuditor by SafetyCulture.
Make elevator maintenance inspections easier with iAuditor with the following advantages:
To save you time we have created these best practice elevator maintenance checklists you can download and customize for free.
Featured Elevator Maintenance Template
Elevator/ Lift Maintenance Checklist
An elevator/ lift maintenance checklist is used to identify potential risks caused by equipment defects. Ensure elevator is operational and safe with the use of this checklist. The template has been built to guide the building maintenance personnel to perform the following:
Emergency Operations Checklist for Elevator Maintenance
An emergency operations checklist can be used to ensure that the elevator’s emergency features are in good working condition. This checklist can be used by firefighters and emergency officers when performing scheduled elevator inspections.
Contributor: Jona Tarlengco
