SECTION 142150-GEARLESS MACHINE-ROOM-LESS TRACTION ELEVATORS - PART 1-GENERAL - 1.1 SUMMARY

Oct 28, 2026

Specification section 142150 for gearless machine-room-less (MRL) traction elevators defines scope, product requirements, and responsibilities for complete elevator installation, including operational verification. It lists included passenger elevator items (PE1) and identifies related sections covering structural, finishes, fire suppression, building automation, and electrical work, plus voice communication interfaces. The document sets allowance requirements for car finishes and applicable federal, state, municipal, and referenced standards, and provides definitions and verification procedures for contract-document compatibility.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 ALLOWANCES

1.3 APPLICABLE CODES

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.5 DEFINITIONS

1.6 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

SECTION 142150-GEARLESS MACHINE-ROOM-LESS TRACTION ELEVATORS PART 1-GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard elevator systems. Where components are not otherwise indicated, provide standard components, published by manufacturer as included in standard pre-engineered elevator systems and as required for a complete system. The work required under this section consists of all labor, materials and services required for the complete installation (including operational verification) of all the equipment required for the elevators asherein specified. Section Includes: Gearless Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Traction elevators as follows: 1. One (1) Passenger Elevator, Car PE1 B. Products Installed but Not Furnished Under This Section: 1. Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System Provisions 2. Car flooring C. Related Sections: 1. 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 2. 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 3. 09 00 00 Finishes 4. 21 00 00 General Requirements for Fire Suppression 5. 23 00 10 Mechanical General Conditions 6. 25 00 00 Building Automation and Control 7. 26 00 10 Electrical General Conditions 8. 26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 9. 27 30 00 Voice Communications 10. 28 31 11 Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm System D. The stipulated design criteria and parameters specified herein are intended as a guide to the overall design, construction, and materials required and should not be construed as an engineered design. These stipulations do not cover all necessary features to ensure satisfactory , AHJ approved operation and do not absolve the Contractor of their requirement to provide an elevator system that complies with applicable code, and is smooth, quiet, durable and efficient, while providing economy of maintenance. 1.2 ALLOWANCES A. Elevator Car Allowances: Provide $10,000 and 1,000 lbs. weight allowance per elevator for an interior finish allowance for the passenger elevators. The allowances include furnishing and installing the following items: 1. Car wall finishes , including trim 2. Car ceiling , including lighting , wring, and coordination of battery-operated emergency lighting 3. Car door, transom and return finishes 4. Handrails 5. Car subfloor and fastening 6. Mounting for protective pads 7. Protective pads 8. Assistance of IUEC approved installers. 1.3 APPLICABLE CODES A. Performed work will comply with the following Federal, State and Municipal codes applicable at time of Contract execution, as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or by the most stringent code applicable. Compliance with these codes, including alternates, interpretations or modifications, are the responsibility of the Contractor. 1. ASME: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, A17 .1 2. ASME: Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks Inspectors Manual A17 .2 , A17 .5, A17 .6, A17 .7 3. ANSI: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities A117 .1 4. IBC: International Building Code 5. NEC: National Electrical Code 6. NFPA: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 7. NFPA: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 8. ADA: Standards for Accessible Design 9. Local and State laws applicable to project location 1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS 1. ANSI: American National Standards Institute. 2. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Material. 3. AWS: American Welding Society. 4. IEEE: Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers. 5. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association. 6. NFPA 70: National Fire Protection Association. 7. NBS: National Bureau of Standards. 8. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 9. UL: Underwriters Laboratories. 1.5 DEFINITIONS A. Defective Elevator Work: Operation or control system failures; performances below specified ratings; excessive wear; unusual deterioration or aging of materials or finishes; unsafe conditions; the need for excessive maintenance; abnormal noise or vi

FAQs

What elevator system scope does SECTION 142150 require?

It requires the complete installation of gearless machine-room-less traction elevators, including operational verification, and specifies one passenger elevator (Car PE1).

What does the section include and exclude under this scope?

It includes the MRL traction elevator system components for the passenger elevator and lists certain items as not furnished under this section, such as emergency voice/alarm provisions and car flooring.

Which codes and standards must the contractor comply with?

The work must comply with applicable federal, state, and municipal codes determined by the AHJ, including ASME A17.1 and inspection guide manuals, ANSI A117.1, IBC, NEC, and NFPA/ADA related standards.

Oct 28, 2026

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