Identify machine-room-less (MRL) elevator inspection access issues

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Steps

  1. Confirm the AHJ's adopted code edition permits machine-room-less design (commonly referenced via IBC §3002.3 pointing to A17.1).
  2. Verify the layout drawings submitted at acceptance document the machinery/control space location and the required access points — confirm the specific number/location requirement against the locally adopted edition rather than assuming a fixed generic count.
  3. Confirm dynamic tests (buffer, overspeed/governor, traction, safety-gear, brake) can be performed and observed from outside the hoistway per the applicable inspection procedure for MRL units.
  4. Confirm a car/counterweight blocking (stop) device is installed and used whenever hoistway-mounted equipment requires service, repair, inspection, or replacement.
  5. During field walkthroughs, check for conflicts between jamb-mounted or wall-mounted MRL control spaces and fire door hardware, signage, or mounting hardware installed by other trades after the elevator was accepted.

Known gotchas

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