Elevator emergency button

[depfm66]

I have an R-2 with a recently installed new elevator. Since the elevator was put inservice three days ago we have recieved about a half dozen calls because residents are accidentally pressing the emergency button and with no voice contact the elevator company notifies the 911 Center.

Is there anything on the market that can be placed over this button, that will meet the intent of the code, to reduce the probability of residents pressing this button? I was thinking along the lines of a flip-up cover and then the button can be pressed. I welcoem any suggestions. Thank you.

 

[mark handler]

Charge the residents for an emergency call... They won't do it again.

Also, Many elevator companies locate the button away from the others...

 

[hlfireinspector]

Install a button like the stop button that has to be pulled out. If allowed. ADA grasping ?????????????

 

[mark handler]

Install a button like the stop button that has to be pulled out. If allowed. ADA grasping ?????????????

ADA grasping IS a PROBLEM

 

[peach]

ASME 17 pretty much took out the stop button (it started being called the rape switch)... the emergency button should contact the property maintenance or monitoring company. Since Mark's photo is in French, I assume it's not in the US.

 

[mark handler]

Since Mark's photo is in French, I assume it's not in the US.

Montreal Canada

 

[peach]

ASME 17 may not apply there...