Elevator Selection for Low-Rise Buildings

Elevators are integral to accessible, smooth, and efficient operations in many applications. For low-rise buildings, hydraulic or gearless machine room-less (MRL) elevators are most common; this course presents the differences between the two in installation, maintenance, speed, energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost. Also addressed are the distinctions between proprietary and nonproprietary elevator systems and recommendations on how to specify a nonproprietary system to maximize its long-term benefits.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Summarize the history of elevators and the different types used today to provide equal access and convenience in a variety of applications.
• Differentiate between the two types of hoist mechanisms, hydraulic and traction, and describe the elevator types in each category.
• Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of hydraulic and gearless MRL elevators for low-rise buildings in terms of installation and maintenance, speed, energy efficiency, sustainability, and life cycle costs.
• Differentiate proprietary from nonproprietary elevator systems that meet the same safety standards and code requirements, and discuss the advantages and methods of specifying a nonproprietary system.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)