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Why PBC?
With approximately 700,000 to 800,000 elevators in use in the United States, elevators play a vital role in the lives of many individuals. The demand for elevators to be taller, faster, quieter, more efficient, and more accessible is heard throughout the elevator industry and this demand must be met with new designs and cutting-edge technology. Learn More...
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About the PBC
Performance Based Code for Elevator Safety
 Advances in technology continue to lead to remarkable feats of architecture and engineering. New technologies yield buildings that are taller, more efficient, more resistant to natural forces, and offer better indoor air quality. Elevator technology is also advancing. However, while new, safe and efficient elevator designs are available, building developers in the United States are limited in their ability to deploy these new technologies due to prescriptive design limitations imposed by older versions of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. When adopted, the PBC will allow the United States to keep up with elevator technology while maintaining or exceeding the safety and performance requirements under the current code. Learn More...
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Latest Technology
 Multiple elevator cars moving in a single shaft; destination-based call systems; machine room-less elevators; aerodynamic designs; sophisticated braking systems; laser sensors; and more. Learn More... |
FAQs
 Why do we even need an elevator safety code? What does PBC stand for? How does the PBC differ from a prescriptive code? Find the answer to these and all of your questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Learn More...
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