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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
April 1, 2024
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Hydraulic Elevator – New, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
December 1, 2023
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
New Hydraulic Elevator, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:3.6 Pre-test and Test A. 1. The VA must obtain the services of an Independent
Qualified Elevator Inspector, ANSI/ASME QEI-1 Certified, that must witness alltests.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
December 1, 2023
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Hydraulic Elevator – New, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
September 1, 2023
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Hydraulic Elevator – New, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Paragraph 2.35 CAR GUIDES, subparagraph E. revised last sentence which was incomplete.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
September 1, 2023
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Hydraulic Elevator – New, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
December 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
New Hydraulic Elevator, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.1 C. Change last sentence to: Elevator must be Class “A” loading rated as a minimum.
1.1 D. Change last sentence to: Elevator must be “Class C3” loading rated as a minimum.
1.1 E. Change last sentence to: Elevator must be Class “C1” loading rated as a minimum.
1.3 New section F: Identifying an elevator maintenance service provider that must renderservices within // one hour // two hours // of receipt of notification, together with certificationthat the quantity and quality of replacement parts stock is enough to warranty continued
operation of the elevator installation.
1.4 O. New: National Elevetor Industry, Inc. NEII-1 Building Transportation Standards andGuidelines
1.7 Tool Cabinet Change to: 1.13 - Move to end of Part One and renumber section.
1.10 A. Change to: (open or closed as required by Elevator Controller Manufacturer).

2.2 D. Change 1st sentence to: Key operated switches provided for this elevator installationmust be provided with four (4) keys for each individual switch or lock.
2.3 A. New 1st sentence: Provide new conduit and wireway.
2.4 A. New 1st sentence: Remove existing and provide new.
2.5 A. 1st sentence add: new flexible traveling cables.
2.6 C. New: Controller must be provided with wiring and components for additional future
travel if required.
2.7 C. New paragraph: Microprocessor dispatching system must evaluate building traffic
demand including number of elevators in service, hall calls, car calls, elevator position, directionof travel, load in elevator, door status, and select an elevator to answer hall calls for least
possible passenger wait times.
2.9 C. Change end of last sentence to: function the same as on normal power or as follows:
2.9 C.1.h. Change 1st word to: Elevator(s).
2.10 A.3. Change to: Verify main and alternate floors with RE/CO or authorized representative.
2.12 Remove all references to “Card Readers”.
2.14 B. New 1st sentence: Submersible pump with the motor and oil control valve mounted
above the tank are preferred to eliminate heat from the motor being transferred to the oil.
2.24 Change title to: Leveling Device.
2.26 A. Change to: Provide new main car operating panel.
2.26 B. Delete: Swing return panel and tilt panel. Delete: and front of the side wall for freight
elevators. Add to 3rd sentence: “Vandal Resistant” car buttons.
2.27 A.1. Add: Provide round “Vandal Resistant” car push buttons and indicator lights,
2.28 A. Delete: not less than.
2.31 G. Change to: “Vandal Resistant”
2.31 I. Remove: Landing push buttons Add: Hall call buttons.
2.34 D. Delete from 1st sentence: extruded aluminum and nickel silver.
2.37 A. Delete 1st sentence: Construct the platform. 2nd sentence delete: aluminum and nickel
silver.
2.37 C. Change to: Provide new isolation pads.
2.38 A. New car enclosure dome height inside must be 244 cm (8 ft) minimum.
2.48 C. Add: LED light that must illuminate.
2.49 A. Change 1st sentence to: Hoistway doors must be power opened and closed.
2.53 A. New 1st sentence: Platform must be designed to withstand the forces developed under“Class C1” loading conditions.
3.1 A. Add to 2nd sentence : RE/CO or authorized representative.

3.4 A. Add to 1st sentence: After completion of.
3.4 D. Change 2nd sentence to: Clean and polish as required for type of material.
3.5 B. Change to: Pump Unit Assembly must be painted with manufacturer’s standard factory
finish and color.
3.6 A. Add to 1st sentence: Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer or authorized representative.
3.6 P. New sentence: Evidence of malfunction in any tested system or parts of equipment thatoccurs during the testing must be corrected, repaired, or replaced at no additional cost to theGovernment, and the test repeated.
3.7 A. Change end of 2nd sentence to: Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer or authorized
representative.
3.8 Change title to: GUARANTEE PERIOD of SERVICE: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE andINSPECTIONS
3.8 A. Add to1st sentence: - during the modernization and on each elevator Replace the word “shall” with “must” in entire document.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
December 1, 2020
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:New Hydraulic Elevator, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
August 1, 2020
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
New Hydraulic Elevator, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1) 1.9 A. Add wording to include “Guarantee Period of Service”
2)3.6 A.1. Change to The VA shall obtain------3)3.8 Change Title: Elevator Guarantee period of Service: Maintenance Serviceand Inspections

4)3.8 A. Change: Furnish complete maintenance service and inspections-----

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
August 1, 2020
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:New Hydraulic Elevator, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
October 1, 2019
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
New Hydraulic Elevators, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Added second sentence to 1.12 A. The elevator drive machine and elevator controller shall bein the same code approved machine room.
Section title change.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
October 1, 2019
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:New Hydraulic Elevators, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
October 1, 2018
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Hydraulic Elevators, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Updated sizes of elevator and interior cab design required for buildings other than medicalfacilties.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
October 1, 2018
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Hydraulic Elevators 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
April 1, 2018
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Hydraulic Elevators 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
Made grammer corrections to document.
No major changes or updates.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
April 1, 2018
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Hydraulic Elevators, 14 24 00
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
March 1, 2018
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Hydraulic Elevators, 14 24 00
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.

Adjusted Article number sequence after Article 2.31. Article number 2.32 was omitted.
No change to section content.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
March 1, 2018
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:Electric Hydraulic Elevator, 142400
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
September 1, 2017
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Electric Hydraulic Elevator, 142400
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
3.6 PRE-TESTS AND TESTS
A. Pre-test the dumbwaiter and related equipment in the presence of theResident Engineer or his authorized representative for proper operation
before requesting final inspection. Conduct final inspection at otherthan normal working hours, if required by Resident Engineer.
1. Contracting Officer shall obtain the services of a third party QEICertified Elevator Inspector. The QEI must utilize an Elevator
Acceptance Inspection Form to record the results of inspection andall testing and to identify safety code and contract deficiencies.
Specific values must be provided for all tests required by ASME
A17.1, ASME A17.2, and contract documents. Upon completion ofinspection and testing, the QEI must sign a copy of the completed
form and provide to the Contracting Officer. Within 2 weeks of theinspection, the QEI must also prepare a formal inspection report,
including all test results and deficiencies. Upon successful

completion of inspection and testing, the QEI will complete, sign,and provide a certificate of compliance with ASME A17.1.

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
September 1, 2017
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
14 24 00,Electric Hydraulic Elevators
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
August 1, 2016
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
14 24 00,Electric Hydraulic Elevators
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.

Correction of metric and imperial dimensions

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DATE OF THIS VERSION:
August 1, 2016
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:Electric Hydraulic Cartlift, 14 24 11
DATE OF VERSION BEING SUPERSEDED (old):
June 1, 2011
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (previous title, number, other identifying data):
Hydraulic Cartlift, 14 24 11
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1.

Codes and Standards updates.