Welcome to the new IUEC Codes & Standards page!

The mission of IUEC Codes & Standards is to improve safety conditions for Elevator Constructors, Employees and the Riding Public by actively participating in the development and preservation of rules, codes and standards for the conveyance industry.

This page and the associated links within will provide information and access to code alerts, code committee members and other resources related to code development for the conveyance industry throughout North America.

Fraternally,

Josh Josoff

IUEC Director of Codes & Standards

Codes & Standards Alert

October 22, 2021

Brothers and Sisters,

Attached and below is an Alert from IUEC Codes & Standards regarding the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Public Review Period. Please review the following Alert:

IUEC Codes & Standards Alert – ASMS A17.1/CSA B44 Public Review Period, Part II

Codes & Standards Alert

August 27, 2021

Brothers and Sisters,

Attached and below is an Alert from IUEC Codes & Standards regarding the A17.1 Public Review Period. Please review the following Alert:

IUEC Codes & Standards Alert – A17.1 Public Review Period

Codes and Standards Alert

August 6, 2021

Brothers and Sisters,

Attached and below is an Alert from IUEC Codes & Standards regarding Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation. Please review the Alerts & attachments.

Issue:

#1. Phase II Emergency In-Car Operation :

The In-Car Stop Switch changes the door open button from continuous-pressure to momentary. This condition is not permissible in ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 and earlier editions. 

IUEC Codes & Standards Alert – Phase II Operation

Fraternally,

IUEC Codes & Standards

It is the mission of IUEC Codes and Standards is to improve safety conditions for Elevator Constructors, Employees and the Riding Public by actively participating in the development and preservation of rules, codes and standards for the conveyance industry.