APTA RT-EE-RP-002-03
Design and Installation of Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Elevators
Abstract
This recommended practice contains guidelines for transit, commuter rail and intercity passenger systems to use to specify heavy-duty elevators with a rise of 40 ft or less.
Keywords: heavy-duty elevators, low-rise elevators, transit passenger elevators
Summary
This recommended practice addresses the specific heavy-duty elevator needs of North American transportation systems. This document is intended as a guideline of technical provisions for the specification, design and construction of new elevators that can provide safe, clean and reliable service in the harsh, heavy-usage, high-abuse environment of transportation systems.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA RT-EE-RP-002-03 | Rev. 1 | 05/12/2026 | Published | Current |
| APTA RT-EE-RP-002-03 | Original | 09/28/2003 | Published | Superseded |
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