by Andrew McGregor | General
Below is our message to a client describing a situation we encounter often – the incumbent maintenance contractor insists on the balance of contract term, even though modernization is planned. Dear [client], With regard to our conversation today about...
by Andrew McGregor | General
TSSA Safety Order 260/14 regarding car apron plates applies to existing elevator installations. This Director’s Safety Order applies to all passenger elevators that: Have an Elevating Devices Installation Number of 33700 or lower (usually elevators originally...
by Andrew McGregor | General
In Ontario, the elevator safety authority (TSSA) has implemented new rules requiring all elevator installations to have an associated maintenance control plan (MCP). The essence of their intent is that detailed requirements for safe maintenance of elevators should be...
by Andrew McGregor | General
In Ontario, TSSA has relaxed the requirement deadline for elevator car top railings to May 2014 in lieu of December 2013.
by Andrew McGregor | Case Studies
The firm was recently asked to review an elevator system suffering from vibrations. Several corrective measures had been attempted by the contractor, yet the problem persisted. RiA employed vibration-analysis software and equipment and were quickly able to determine...
