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GYBVNT NSAP-DLA-45-Elevator Pit Clearance

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This project involves bringing the Building 45 elevator into compliance with ASME A17.1 Section 2.4.2 standards. The current counterweight bottom run-by clearance is only 4 inches, which falls short of the required 6-inch minimum necessary to prevent mechanical interference and ensure safe deceleration. To remediate this safety hazard, the contractor will evaluate the existing spring or hydraulic buffer system, verify stroke length, and determine available pit clearance. Corrective measures may include adjusting travel limits, replacing the buffer system, or implementing mechanical alterations, all of which will be followed by rigorous testing and inspection. The contract is awarded to Environmental Construction Services Inc. (ESCI), who will likely subcontract the work to Pinus. This effort is managed by Navfac Mid-Atlantic under the Department of the Navy and is designated as an 8(a) set-aside. The scope of work focuses on a comprehensive evaluation and modification of the counterweight and buffer system to ensure the elevator meets all safety and regulatory requirements.

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ESCI will modify Building 45 elevator buffers to meet ASME A17.1 safety standards.

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Department Of The Navy → Navfac Mid-Atlantic

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ML: PENNS, USA

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PostedJul 2

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AgencyDepartment Of The Navy → Navfac Mid-Atlantic

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Navy → Navfac Mid-Atlantic

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Full Description

This project is to bring the building 45 elevator up to code. According to ASME A17.1 Section 2.4.2, counterweighted elevators must maintain a minimum bottom run-by clearance of 6 inches between the lowest point of the counterweight (including any buffer compression or over travel) and the pit floor. This clearance is critical to prevent mechanical interference and ensure safe deceleration during emergency stops or failure conditions. A review of the elevator system indicates this requirement may not have been met, which could pose a safety hazard and result in code noncompliance; the counterweight bottom run-by clearance of Building 45's elevator is only 4 inches. Remediation is necessary to bring the system into alignment with ASME standards. The proposed work involves evaluating the existing counterweight buffer system (spring or hydraulic), verifying actual stroke length, and determining available pit clearance. Corrective actions may include adjusting the elevator's travel limits, modifying or replacing the buffer system, or implementing mechanical alterations to ensure that the counterweight cannot descend below the required 6-inch clearance. All modifications will be followed by testing and inspection to verify compliance with ASME A17.1 2.4.2. This work will be contracted out; Environmental Construction Services Inc. (ESCI) is the contract awardee and will most likely subtract Pinus to perform the work. The scope of work will involve a thorough evaluation of the counterweight and buffer system to verify compliance with ASME A17.1 2.4.2. This includes: - Inspecting the existing buffer type (spring or hydraulic) and measuring buffer stroke - Measuring the actual clearance between the counterweight at its lowest point and the pit floor - Determining whether the travel li ... NOTE: description has been truncated, please see Project Note for full description.