Elevator Preventive Maintenance – Detailed Scope of Services

PRICING: $450-$550

$225 an hour - typically a 2 hour job 

1. Safety System Inspection & Testing

• Inspect and test door interlocks (car & hoistway)

• Verify proper operation of safety edges/light curtains

• Test emergency stop switches

• Test alarm bell and communication system (phone or intercom)

• Inspect pit stop switch and light

• Check overspeed governor condition and tension

• Inspect safety jaws and linkage

• Verify proper operation of terminal stopping devices

• Test fire service Phase I recall operation

• Test fire service Phase II in-car operation

• Inspect emergency lighting and battery backup

• Check seismic switches (where applicable)

2. Door System Maintenance

• Inspect door operators for wear

• Clean and lubricate door tracks and rollers

• Adjust door closing speed and force

• Inspect door restrictors

• Check clutch assembly

• Inspect hangers and sheaves

• Verify proper door reopening device function

• Tighten door hardware

• Inspect door panels and sills

• Remove debris from sills

3. Machine Room Equipment (Traction Elevators)

• Inspect drive motor condition

• Check brake assembly and brake linings

• Measure brake air gap

• Inspect drive sheave for wear

• Check hoist ropes for wear, corrosion, and equal tension

• Inspect rope shackles and fastening

• Check motor bearings

• Verify controller cooling system

• Inspect variable frequency drive (VFD)

• Check mainline disconnect

• Inspect controller wiring connections

• Clean controller cabinet (dust removal)

4. Hydraulic System (Hydraulic Elevators)

• Inspect hydraulic pump and motor

• Check hydraulic oil level and condition

• Inspect for oil leaks

• Check relief valve pressure

• Inspect cylinder head and packing

• Test manual lowering valve

• Inspect jack assembly (visible components)

• Check submersible pump (if applicable)

• Inspect oil tank heater (if equipped)

5. Control & Electrical Systems

• Inspect main controller components

• Check relays and contactors

• Inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs)

• Tighten electrical connections

• Inspect traveling cable

• Check encoder/tachometer feedback

• Verify proper leveling accuracy

• Check limit switches

• Inspect selector system

• Test UPS or battery lowering system (if installed)

6. Hoistway & Pit Inspection

• Inspect guide rails and brackets

• Check rail lubrication (where required)

• Inspect counterweight assembly

• Inspect compensation chains/cables

• Check pit ladder condition

• Inspect pit sump pump (if applicable)

• Remove debris from pit

• Check buffers (car and counterweight)

• Inspect toe guards

• Verify proper clearances

7. Car Top Inspection

• Inspect car top inspection station

• Test inspection controls

• Check car top handrail

• Inspect traveling cable fastening

• Check car top lighting

• Inspect leveling devices

8. Cab & Interior Components

• Inspect COP (Car Operating Panel)

• Test hall call buttons

• Check position indicators

• Inspect lighting fixtures

• Test ventilation fan

• Check ceiling panels

• Inspect handrails and wall panels

• Check floor condition

• Inspect mirrors and glass

9. Operational Performance Checks

• Check ride quality (noise, vibration)

• Verify acceleration/deceleration

• Check floor leveling accuracy

• Confirm door dwell timing

• Verify dispatching performance (group systems)

• Run full travel test

• Record fault codes

• Review diagnostic logs

10. Cleaning & Lubrication

• Lubricate:

  • Guide rails (if applicable)

  • Door operator linkages

  • Sheaves and bearings (where required)

  • Governor bearings

• Clean:

  • Machine room floor

  • Controller cabinet

  • Door tracks and sills

  • Pit area

11. Code Compliance & Documentation

• Review maintenance control program (MCP)

• Update maintenance logs

• Document findings and deficiencies

• Provide condition report

• Recommend repairs outside PM scope

• Assist with annual inspection readiness

• Verify compliance with ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 (where applicable)

Optional Add-On Services (Often Separate from Basic PM)

• Annual Category 1 testing

• Category 5 full-load safety testing

• Oil analysis (hydraulic units)

• Rope non-destructive testing (NDT)

• Infrared thermal scanning

• Vibration analysis

• Remote monitoring system installation

• Modernization planning consultation

**PRICES SUBJECT TO VARY**