Elevator Telephones, Monitoring & Cellular Phone Lines
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What are the elevator phone code requirements?

Elevator phone have multiple code requirements. As a general rule, we recommend all building owners understand the following elevator telephone code requirements: All elevator telephone(s) needs to meet ADA, ASME and IBC code requirements and must not require voice communication. When purchasing elevator phones look for the following features: Emergency phone equipment must be fully ADA compliant. Nonvolatile memory, Remote or On-Site Programming capabilities and phones that are highly immune to induced voltage surges. Emergency phone equipment must include visual and communication signals for hearing impaired individuals. Emergency telephone that employ "positive acknowledgment" technology. Not fooled by answering machines.

What elevator phone monitoring service would you recommend to monitor my buildings elevator phones?
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If your building does not have a building attendant (building employee, watchman, etc.) available 24 hours a day to answer emergency elevator phone calls we recommend you have your phone monitored by MyLinkLine Communications. They offer the best value in emergency monitoring solution available and have been in the elevator phone monitoring business for over twenty years. The big advantage the monitoring service offers is they will warranty your elevator phones even if you did not purchase your elevator phones from their company. This can save you up $350.00 if you need to have your elevator phones replaced.
What is the average cost for elevator phones and monitoring?
A new elevator telephone cost between $190.00 to $350.00. Monitoring typically cost between $15.00 to $35.00 and should include elevator phone warranty. Price will also vary based on number of emergency elevator telephones under a service & monitoring agreement. You can also reduce your costs of a dedicated phone lines by installing elevator Cellular Telephone Line at a substantial cost saving over conventional land-line charges. Cellular Telephone Lines are also more reliable than land lines in the event of a natural disaster such as earthquakes.
What is the typical warranty on elevator phones and how much do they cost to replace?
Elevator phones typically have a limited one year manufacture warrantee against defects and are excluded from most elevator maintenance contracts. Your phone monitoring company should cover your elevator telephone(s) product if it fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.
What is an elevator cellular phone line?
A cellular device that is quick and easy to install and interfaces well with existing emergency phone equipment. A cellular telephone line will increase reliability and provide substantial savings over conventional monthly land line charges. The cellular device is quick and easy to install and interfaces well with existing emergency phone equipment and include a battery backup for additional dependability. The cellular phone line will replace your dedicated elevator phone land-lines and can save you over $150 per year.  Click here to learn more about cellular elevator phone lines.
Why are elevator cellular phone lines safer than conventional land lines?
Most elevator companies advocate using cellular phone lines whenever possible. The majority of elevator passenger entrapments are caused by power outages and standard land lines are often susceptible to disrupted communications. Cellular communications make sense because in most cases are more dependable than land lines phone connections especially in the event of power outages and natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Where can I purchase an elevator cellular phone line?
Elevator cellular phone lines are available at Mylinkline.com.
Elevator Telephone Line
Does the elevator phone work if the power goes out?
Yes. Depending on your model your elevator phone is will be powered by the telephone line or by battery backup
Elevator phone testing and code requirements
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