Scope of work shall meet the requirements of the clients and criteria of this section. The clients are the facility user group and Facilities Services. Other groups that require coordination with include the Elevator Shop, which maintains the campus elevators and Environmental Health and Safety, which coordinates all issues concerning overall life safety, fire alarm systems and hazardous materials. Elevators and stairways are required in every facility more than one story high to handle people, material and equipment movement among floors. Elevators are the primary method used to transport disabled students, staff and visitors and are required for multi-storied buildings.
Wheelchair lifts are unacceptable in any situation.
For high rise buildings, elevators are the primary access for all building users. Elevator systems are generally maintained by University personnel and therefore must be durable and have low maintenance requirements. Work shall conform to the current editions of the following codes and regulations. A practical alternative is required to maintain accessibility when the primary elevator is being serviced or renovated. In buildings more than two stories, a practical alternative usually means another elevator.