VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
VA REGIONAL OFFICE TECHNICAL CRITERIA
Controls
with acid-etched custom pattern.Passenger elevator controls shall include a digital car position
indicator, one main and auxiliary operating panel and emergency controls as required. Provide hall
lanterns for each car and a single riser of call buttons within each elevator lobby.
Hoistway/Pit
The hoistway should be fire rated and include a smoke detector at the top, but does not require a
heat detector. The National Building Code requires that all elevator hoistways be vented to prevent
the accumulation of gases and smoke. The required vent shall be controlled by a motorized louver,
which is powered closed. This louver shall open upon loss of electrical power or by a signal from the
hoistway smoke detector.
Both passenger and service elevators shall include the following components located in the elevator
pit:
♦ Automatic shut off valve, in oil line, next to piston jackhead.
♦ Oil line gate shut off valve.
♦ Oil return scavenger pump. VA does not permit submersible pump units.
These elevator pits shall be constructed per American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.1 Safety
Code and provided with sprinklers.
Power
For main power each elevator shall be provided with a separate three phase supply through a shunt
trip circuit breaker located in the machine room adjacent to the entry with clear access. When the
machine room is sprinkled, provide heat detectors located within 18 inches of each sprinkler head.
The heat detectors, when activated, shall trip the shunt trip circuit breakers. If an emergency
valve to bring the elevator to the bottom floor and maintain an energized door open button.
Additional Features
♦ Provide adequate air conditioning, heating,
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Extruded aluminum car sills.
and ventilation in machine room.
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Car top inspection station.
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Adequate lighting shall be provided to
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Door timing features.
insure proper illumination in front and
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Emergency return and operation.
rear of all controllers.
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Fire Service Phase I/Phase II.
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Ground fault electrical outlets should be
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Independent service.
provided.
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Load-weighing device.
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Access key switch at terminal landings.
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Platform isolation.
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Counterweight roller guides.
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Car door protection: Infrared Curtain Unit.
ELEVATOR CRITERIA
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