Machine room:
Make sure the machine room is code-compliant and meets all local and national jurisdiction building code requirements. The machine room must also include an operational fire extinguisher. Check to ensure that the service provider/contractor has installed an industrial parts cabinet, industrial standard fire-rated garbage can, and fire-rated containers for clean and dirty cleaning cloths.
Ensure the machine room has adequate cross ventilation with filters on the air intake and a heater for cold climatic conditions. If necessary, seek advice from a professional HVAC expert. The machine room door must be self-closing and lockable with a specific key to prevent unauthorized entry. It must also have appropriate signage – Authorized Personnel Only and No Unauthorized Goods to Be Stored. Remember, the elevator machine room is not for storage.
Ensure that proper lighting is installed for both the elevator controller and the machinery. Emergency lighting in case of power outages is advisable and an emergency telephone is recommended for all machine rooms.
If space is available, consider installing a fire-rated small desk/bench and chair for the technician to spread the schematic drawings out for ease of reading. Appropriate furnishings make the work environment friendly for the mechanic and will go a long way to encourage excellence in the preventative maintenance performance.
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