Elevator Shop
What We Do

Your One-Stop Source for Elevator & Escalator Maintenance

The Elevator Shop is the primary source of elevator maintenance and repair activity on the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan. We are responsible for over 400 elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts, making us one of the largest in-house elevator service organizations in the country. Our inventory of elevators includes everything from 1920's vintage, relay-logic controls to the state-of-the-art microprocessor controls of the 1990's.

Elevator Codes and Laws

All of the elevators and escalators are maintained in accordance with laws enacted by the State of Michigan. Our inspection, maintenance and repair activities exceed the minimum standards allowed under State law. All of our elevator mechanics are licensed by the State of Michigan. Under the leadership of David Flint, the U of M Elevator Shop is recognized as a "Class A" Licensed Elevator Contractor.

Dave Flint, Foreman of the Elevator Shop, was appointed to represent owners of elevators across the State, as a member of the State of Michigan Elevator Safety Board. Mr. Flint has served on the Safety Board since 2002, appointed by former Governor John Engler.

How Do We Do It?

A number of factors are used to determine the frequency of inspections by the Elevator Shop on a given elevator or other device. Usage, age, location, and complexity of the equipment, are all considered in our maintenance scheduling. Additionally, if a particular device is experiencing on-going problems, we have the ability to increase the number of maintenance visits in the period.

The University campus is divided into 10 maintenance routes, with an average of 45 elevators per route.

A "maintenance" elevator mechanic is assigned to each one of these route, we call them a "Route Mechanic." The Route Mechanic handles in-depth maintenance and repair activities in addition to general calls for service. They are also responsible for conducting the periodic and full load safety tests, and rated load pressure tests, at the intervals mandated by State of Michigan laws. They also are involved in the major repair activities such as: replacing hoist ropes, motor-generator removal/reinstallation, bearing replacements, etc.

New and Replacement Elevators

The Elevator Shop is also involved in all new elevator projects and replacement elevator projects on campus. Our role in this activity is to oversee the installation process from design to completion. Our involvement assures our University customers that the equipment being installed is in accordance with University guidelines.

Other Features & Services

A library of elevator parts and service information is maintained within the Elevator Shop area and a large inventory of spare parts is housed in our Parts Room. The Parts Room is under the management of Elevator Shop Personnel.

Elevator and escalator safety classes are held periodically, when requested by our customers. We encourage everyone within the University community to use elevators and escalators safely, please contact us for more information.

To request services see "Obtaining Work Requests"

Content modified: January, 2006

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