If you own or manage a building with elevators in it, it’s your responsibility to create and adhere to a comprehensive fire safety plan. This keeps everyone in the building – tenants, guests, clients, and customers – safe. It’s also a legal issue, as you need to adhere to all local fire safety codes. Let’s… Read more »
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Mowrey’s Annual Training of Firefighters on Elevator Safety Evacuation Measures
We take elevator safety very seriously here at Mowrey Elevator. We also know how important it is to remain safe even in the event of a fire in your building. That’s why every year, we train firefighters and other first responders on elevator safety evacuation measures they can take to ensure occupants can get out… Read more »
What Elevator Codes Say About Fires and Fire Safety
As the rider of an elevator for most of your life, you likely have seen the placards displayed in lobbies telling people to use the stairs in the event of fire. This is dictated by elevator codes, but these codes are much more complex than a simple sign, particularly as it applies to elevators and… Read more »
Fire Safety Tips for Elevators
The main fire safety tip you want to keep in mind is to always take the stairs in the event of a fire or other emergency situation that could compromise or cause a disruption to electrical services. This are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that a fire can short circuit… Read more »