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Thursday January 23 2025

What’s new in elevators and other lifting devices: focus on new regulations

Elevators and other lifting devices play a crucial role in our daily lives, facilitating mobility in multi-storey buildings. The Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) recently published important updates concerning these devices.

In this article, we explore these new regulations and their impact on users and building owners.

New regulations

The RBQ has introduced new regulations aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of elevators and other lifting devices. These rules include increased requirements for regular inspections, preventive maintenance and modernization of older equipment.

1. Regular inspections

The new regulations require elevators to be inspected at least once a year by certified technicians. This is to ensure that all equipment is in optimum working order, and to prevent breakdowns. Building owners are also required to keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs carried out. This register must be accessible to RBQ inspectors during their visits.

2. Preventive maintenance

Preventive maintenance is now mandatory for all elevators and other lifting devices. The new rules require building owners to carry out regular maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure the proper functioning of the equipment. In addition, older equipment must be modernized to comply with current safety standards. This can include replacing obsolete parts, upgrading safety systems and integrating new technologies.

3. Innovative technologies

Technological advances play a key role in the evolution of lifting devices. Recent innovations include smarter control systems, cable-free elevators and energy-efficient solutions that reduce energy consumption while increasing reliability.

Cable-free elevators, for example, use magnetic levitation systems to move, eliminating the risks associated with cable breakage. These technologies also enable greater flexibility in building design, as elevators can move horizontally and vertically. In addition, intelligent control systems use advanced algorithms to optimize elevator routes, reducing waiting times for users. These systems can also predict maintenance requirements before a breakdown occurs, thus improving equipment reliability and safety.

4. Enhanced safety

Safety remains a top priority for the RBQ. The new regulations emphasize more frequent and rigorous inspections, as well as ongoing training for technicians. It is essential that building owners and managers understand the importance of these measures in preventing accidents and ensuring the proper operation of equipment.

Technicians must undergo regular training to keep abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in elevator maintenance. In addition, building owners must ensure that their equipment complies with the latest safety standards and is inspected regularly. The new regulations also include specific requirements for safety devices, such as emergency brakes and fault communication systems.

Impact on users

These new measures and technologies will have a significant impact on users. They will improve safety, reduce waiting times and offer a smoother, more comfortable experience. For building owners, it also means lower long-term maintenance costs and better compliance with safety standards.

Users will benefit from reduced waiting times thanks to intelligent control systems, which is particularly important in high-traffic buildings. In addition, energy-efficient technologies will help to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, which is a benefit for the environment.

For building owners, new regulations and technologies mean fewer breakdowns and costly repairs. Regular inspections and preventive maintenance will detect and resolve problems before they become serious, reducing costs in the long term. In addition, modernizing older equipment can extend the life of elevators and improve their overall performance.

Conclusion

In summary, the new regulations and technologies introduced by the RBQ represent a major step forward for the safety and efficiency of elevators and other lifting devices. It is crucial for all concerned to stay informed and follow best practices in maintenance and safety.

Users will benefit from reduced waiting times and a more comfortable experience, while building owners will see their maintenance costs fall. Ultimately, these measures will help make our buildings safer and more efficient for everyone.

Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you.

To find out more: Règlement concernant le chapitre IV, Ascenseurs et autres appareils élévateurs, du Code de sécurité

 

Sébastien St-Pierre

Director of the Technical Department

 

 

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