Smokes is his work. As the elevator company we provide access to the car top and run the car so the guy can do his work. Anything up to the disconnect is not ours. We tie our equipment into his system. He was not asking anything that deals with our end of the work. Different jurisdictions have different codes. My route runs thru many different areas and some city codes are different then state codes. While testing all they need is a mechanic on site. If our system is done correctly then all the mechanic will do is stand by. If it does not then the mechanic will fix our end of the work.

Some elevator mechanics may not know the most recent code in that area. So ask the inspector on what he wants to see so it can pass. Or call the city for some literature on the code. What is required for a two stop hydro will be a lot different then what a high rise traction car.

Best thing you can do is get ahold of the elevator company who will either be taking the job over on maintenance or the company who installed the unit. Keep open lines of communication between all parties involved. The original question was in no way infringing on the work of the elevator company.

In most installs I have done with the fire system company a heat/smoke sensor was required in the top of the hoist way. No sprinkler at the top but a shunt trip is required. So if you do have to install a smoke you'll have to get ahold of the elevator company so a mechanic can give you access to the top of the hoist way. This will be billable item unless a contract for the new install states otherwise. The GC is probably going to be the one stuck with the bill of the mechanic to run that car.

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