You will remember from our last Quarterly Newsletter that new Elevator Reliability laws were being considered here in Ontario. Fast forward a few months and here’s the link outlining the new laws that will take effect periodically:
https://news.ontario.ca/mgs/en/2018/05/ontario-passes-legislation-to-improve-elevator-availability-and-credit-reporting-fairness.html
While there is much to review and consider, here are 5.5 ways you can avoid reliance on the Provincial Government for maximum elevator reliability.
- Many contractors are vehemently opposed to these new regulations and its easy to understand why. Those that are most upset, are most responsible for the problem. Minimum service levels typically equal minimum reliability. Option number one, is to seek out a higher service standard.
- Eradicate the excuses from your contractor relationship. Your elevator companies are paid to know, and act in advance. The downward trend of maintenance pricing in the industry, is not an excuse for companies to “kick the can down the road”. Running elevator components to failure is not a maintenance program.
- Maintenance and parts replacement deferred, will create major disruptions that will cost time and money. Rest assured that intervention from the governing authorities equals inspection fees, orders to comply, or worse; notice of shutdowns. These are preventable nightmares for Facility Professionals, but how can you prevent these scenarios if you do not know? Elevator Equipment Lifecycle planning is a thing, and it should be part of your maintenance program.
- Your existing contractor needs to be a resource. When TSSA reports land on your desk, check for the “declaration of compliance” option. Use it where possible to avoid follow up inspections, fees & carry over orders. It is the responsibility of your contractor to address the majority of TSSA orders, and the Declaration of Compliance allows for active participation by owners in the process.
- Renew your device licence(s) prior to expiry and ensure the current owner information is listed. This seems simple, but this task can easily fall through the cracks when Facility Professionals have multiple elevators in multiple locations. Ask the question of your contractor, request a confirmation in writing and file it in your calendar with a reminder 90 days in advance of the end date. An expired license is a guaranteed order to comply.
- 5.5.There are contracts in our industry that can feel restrictive, even punitive should you attempt to exercise your right as a consumer. The emergence of these new Provincial Regulations is perhaps an unintended consequence of these types of contractual arrangements. Get a second opinion if you can no longer trust the one you pay for.
Pick up the phone and give yourself the best option possible in advance of the upcoming provincial changes.
There you have it, 5.5 ways to move from minimum compliance to maximum reliability. Thanks for reading and keep an eye out for the next issue of “Elevate Your Knowledge” from The Team at Rideau Elevator Services.
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There you have it, 5.5 ways to move from minimum compliance to maximum reliability . Thanks for reading and keep an eye out for the next issue of “Elevate Your Knowledge” from The Team at Rideau Elevator Services.
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