Q. In general, what are the requirements with respect to branch circuits for lighting and power when wiring an elevator hoistway pit area? A separate branch circuit shall supply the hoistway pit ...

Every year many deaths and injuries occur in elevator incidents. While some jurisdictions routinely handle calls for persons stuck in stalled elevator cars others rarely see these incidents.

The klaxon goes off, and you’re all ears: “Attention Ladder 5, respond to 5505 Route 25A for a report of persons trapped in an elevator.” Having responded to this building countless times for ...