Top of Shaft Per ASME A17.1 Section 2.27.3.2.1(c), smoke detectors are only allowed in elevator shafts if there are sprinklers installed in the shaft. In Chicago, sprinklers are prohibited at the top of the shaft in non-CMS regulated facilities, so consequently no detection is allowed. If the elevator controller is located in the shaft in [Read More]
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Are Smoke Detectors Required in Elevator Shafts?
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