Codes and Standards

New York City Council moves to license elevator mechanics

April 26, 2012

New York’s City Council introduced a measure last week that would require the city’s 7,000 elevator mechanics to meet national standards and be licensed by the city.

The push to enhance elevator safety follows the death of ad exec Suzanne Hart in an elevator accident last year.

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