ELEVATOR SIGNAGE CHECKLIST-NEW YORK

Use this checklist to ensure that all required and recommended elevator signs are installed in the correct locations and meet NYC DOB compliance standards. Provided by www.Elevatorsigns.NYC

ELEVATOR ENTRANCES (Each Floor)

Jamb Plate Signs installed on both sides of the elevator door

• Includes floor number
• Raised lettering and Braille required

“IN CASE OF FIRE, USE STAIRS” sign posted next to every elevator entrance

STAIR ID+FLOOR NUMBER and Elevator ID signs posted where required (e.g., “Stair A”, “Elevator 1”)

 INSIDE ELEVATOR CAB

Inspection Certificate Frame (6” x 9”)

• Securely mounted inside cab
• Must contain current NYC inspection certificate

Capacity Plate

• Shows maximum weight and passenger limit

Fire Service Instruction Signage

• If elevator has Phase I & II firefighter service

Optional: “DO NOT HOLD ELEVATOR DOORS” sign

• Prevents damage and reduces service calls

ELEVATOR MACHINE / MOTOR / MECHANICAL ROOM DOOR

Door labeled with one of the following:

• “ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM”
• “ELEVATOR MOTOR ROOM”
• “ELEVATOR MECHANICAL ROOM”
• “ELEVATOR ROOM”

Lettering is permanent, durable, and clearly visible

Recommended sign near the door:

• “KEY TO ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM / MOTOR ROOM / CONTROL CABINET LOCATED AT: [insert location]”

 ELEVATOR PIT & SHAFTWAY AREAS

Sign near pit access hatch reads:

• “ELEVATOR PIT”

Sign near shaft way access reads:

• “ELEVATOR SHAFTWAY ”

All signs must be:

• Durable
• Securely mounted
• Weather- and corrosion-resistant

 FREIGHT ELEVATORS (If applicable)

“FREIGHT USE ONLY” sign posted near elevator car entrance

EVACUATION PLAN

Evacuation plan with detail floor number in a frame or directly print on a sign

Install: Each elevator landing or building lobby.

 ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SIGNAGE

“KEY TO ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM LOCATED AT: [insert location]” posted in common area or building office

“DO NOT BLOCK ELEVATOR DOORS” (while not legally required by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), serves a critical preventive and operational function, especially in residential and commercial settings.)

• Reduces Unnecessary Service Calls
• Improves Building Safety
• Promotes Courtesy and Efficiency
• Supports Inspection Readiness

Suggested Placement:

• Inside the elevator cab
• On the call button panel or elevator lobby wall
• Use bold lettering, with red or yellow warning color

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