Florida Adopts ASME Elevator Safety Codes A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020, A18.1-2020

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:40:33 +0000
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The Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants Bureau of Elevator Safety officially adopted Rule 61C-5.001, F.A.C., incorporating three new ASME elevator safety codes: A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020, and A18.1-2020, effective January 30, 2024. The adoption aligns Florida's elevator safety requirements with the 8th edition Florida Building Code. Key compliance deadlines include August 1, 2025 for Part 3.10.12 of ASME A17.3-2020 and August 1, 2028 for Parts 3.8.5, 3.10.13, 3.10.14, 3.13.1, and 3.13.2 of the same code.