Senators Devlin Robinson and Lisa Baker announced on April 27 that they support the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s recent approval of new elevator safety standards in Pennsylvania.
The senators said the updated regulations are important because they bring Pennsylvania’s elevator code up to date, aligning it with those of neighboring states. They explained that this move is expected to improve consumer confidence in elevators throughout the state.
The final regulation, identified as rulemaking #12-123 under the Uniform Construction Code, will require annual testing for elevators. This change is designed to ensure greater safety and reliability for equipment across Pennsylvania.
“Pennsylvania currently operates under one of the oldest elevator and escalator codes in the nation, further highlighting the dire need for these updates,” Robinson and Baker said. “A modernized elevator code will ensure greater safety and reliability of equipment, incentivize regular equipment maintenance, and reduce the likelihood of accidents and mechanical failures. We are pleased to see the commission act to enshrine these updates into the commonwealth’s regulatory framework, and to give the public peace of mind when stepping onto elevators in our state.”
Earlier this month, Robinson and Baker sent a joint letter urging members of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission to approve rulemaking #12-123. The senators have worked together over several years on efforts aimed at improving elevator safety standards statewide.
The adoption of these updated rules marks a significant step toward enhancing public safety related to elevators across Pennsylvania.
