COMPONENT
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MEM
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COMPETITION
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Benefits/Drawbacks
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Rails
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15 lb/ft
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12 lb/ft
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More stable ride
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Machine Room Vent
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Standard
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Not Provided
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Required by Code
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Hall Stations
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Key Controlled
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Not Keyed Controlled
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Keyswitches required in School Applications, better access control.
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Lifting Eyes
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Removable
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Non-Removable
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Fixed lifting eyes are an eyesore
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Hoistway Anchor Bolts
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Four Required
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Eight Required
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Much easier to line up 4 anchors versus 8
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Cab Construction
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14g Galvaneal Walls
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Particle Board
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Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc.
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Platform Construction
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12g Galvaneal
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Wood
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Wood subject to deterioration, mold, etc.
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Cab Roof Construction
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12g Galvaneal Powder Coated White
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Partical Board
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Wood cabs subject to deterioration, mold, etc.
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Car Door
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Solid Core
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Hollow
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Solid core more resistant to vandalism
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One Hour Construction
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Standard
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Not Provided
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Columns in pit not protected as required by code
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Hoistway Mold Resistance
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Standard
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Not Provided
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Historical issue and concern
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Elevator Sling Construction
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Heavy Duty
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Light Weight
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Heavy duty sling makes for very sturdy cab
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Elevator Guides
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Swivel Guides
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Fixed Guides
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Swivel Guides provide a premium ride
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Manufacturing Experience
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100+
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1
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Hoistway Wall Construction
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Galvanized Studs
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Sheet Metal Studs
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Sheet metal studs are subject to rusting
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In Plant Inspections
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Within CA
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Out of State
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CA DSA projects require a Class A or inplant inspector to be at fabrication facility. Out of State Inspections cost approximately 5x - 10x more
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Hoistway Phase I Fire Service Rough-in
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Standard
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??????
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Will have to be provided at some point
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Local Code Compliance
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Guaranteed
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Not Guaranteed
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Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes
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Anchor Bolt Templates
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Standard
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Not Provided
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Critical to every elevator set
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All Ancillary Hardware
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Standard
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Not Provided
|
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Elevator Jacks
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Pre-Plumbed
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Not pre-plumbed
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Added benefit
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Pre-Assembled Hoistway Hydraulic Piping
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Complete
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Not Done
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Added benefit
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Compliance with CBC Title 8
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Guaranteed
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Not Guaranteed
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Local Mfg, hence very familiar with all local codes
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Plywood exterior
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Not provided
|
Provided
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Not required for exterior finishes including stucco
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Elevator Door Operator
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GAL MOVFR
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Off Market
|
GAL MOVFR is the gold standard of door operators in elevator industry
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Cab Ceiling
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Aluminum Egg Crate
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Polycarbonate
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Polycarbonate is not legal due to fire rating
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Pipe Rupture Valve
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Installed
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Installed by others
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Added benefit
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Machine Room Door Placement
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Flexible
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Fixed
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Flexibility is desirable for architects
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Transition Thresholds
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Provided
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Not Provided
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Solution needs to be provided by someone
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Buffer Stands
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Installed
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Not Installed
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Added benefit
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Pit Ladder
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Installed
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??????
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Pit GFCI
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Installed
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??????
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Pit Light
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Installed
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??????
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Pit Switch
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Installed
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??????
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Factory Supplied Electrical Termination Points in Machine Room
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Standard
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Not Provided
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Added benefit adding clarification for electrician in the field
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Roof Embellishment Allowance
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Allowed
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Not Allowed
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Generally required on every project
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Elevator Door Eye Brows
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Allowed
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Not Allowed
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Option that is desired by architects
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Elevator Bridge
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Allowed
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Not Allowed
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Option that is desired by architects
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Rail Adjustment
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Yes
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No
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Allows for flexibility
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Controller
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Serial Link
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Microprocessor
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Easier to troubleshoot
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