While redeveloping a 3 storey building. Is it safe to remove the existing elevator and transfer it for a better plan?
Non Sequitur
Nov 4, 18 9:02 am
totally safe. I think you can do it with basic tools too, no special knowledge required. Just get a 24 and a few buddies and make a weekend out of it.
reubentanglao
Nov 5, 18 4:37 am
and it will be transfer in other area of the building? that means you need to crack or drill the slabs of each floor for the elevator to fit in.. is it safe then?
Non Sequitur
Nov 5, 18 5:58 am
Yes. Concrete slabs self heal. Don’t know what the big deal is.
randomised
Nov 5, 18 6:13 am
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Zbig
Nov 5, 18 8:17 am
Serious response:
Can it be done safely? Probably.
How can I do it? You will need an architect and a structural engineer. They will review your building and provide the best code-compliant way to do it. Then they will provide plans for execution. Then you will obtain permits, hire a contractor, and have the contractor perform the work. Either you or the contractor will hire an elevator company to provide and install the new elevators in the new location.
Rusty!
Nov 5, 18 11:03 am
Elevators are very similar to consumer grade ink jet printers. Printers are sold at below actual cost, and profit comes from proprietary cartridges.
Likewise a modern elevator system has a very proprietary Control System that not just anyone can service correctly. It's the service contract that elevator manufacturers are banking on to make a profit.
If you are considering an elevator relocation you should consider the entire life cycle cost. It may be cheaper to get a brand new system than what it would cost to replace an old one if servicing costs are accounted for.
While redeveloping a 3 storey building. Is it safe to remove the existing elevator and transfer it for a better plan?
totally safe. I think you can do it with basic tools too, no special knowledge required. Just get a 24 and a few buddies and make a weekend out of it.
and it will be transfer in other area of the building? that means you need to crack or drill the slabs of each floor for the elevator to fit in.. is it safe then?
Yes. Concrete slabs self heal. Don’t know what the big deal is.
.
Serious response:
Can it be done safely? Probably.
How can I do it? You will need an architect and a structural engineer. They will review your building and provide the best code-compliant way to do it. Then they will provide plans for execution. Then you will obtain permits, hire a contractor, and have the contractor perform the work. Either you or the contractor will hire an elevator company to provide and install the new elevators in the new location.
Elevators are very similar to consumer grade ink jet printers. Printers are sold at below actual cost, and profit comes from proprietary cartridges.
Likewise a modern elevator system has a very proprietary Control System that not just anyone can service correctly. It's the service contract that elevator manufacturers are banking on to make a profit.
If you are considering an elevator relocation you should consider the entire life cycle cost. It may be cheaper to get a brand new system than what it would cost to replace an old one if servicing costs are accounted for.