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A5.212.1 Elevators and Escalators
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In buildings with more than one elevator or two escalators, provide systems and controls to reduce the energy demand of elevators and escalators as follows. Document systems operation and controls in the project specifications and commissioning plan.
Traction elevators shall have a regenerative drive system that feeds electrical power back into the building grid when the elevator is in motion.
A parked elevator shall turn off its car lights and fan automatically until the elevator is called for use.
An escalator shall have a VVVF motor drive system that is fully regenerative when the escalator is in motion.
Controls that reduce energy demand shall meet requirements of CCR, Title 8, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6 and shall not interrupt emergency operations for elevators required in CCR, Title 24, Part 2, California Building Code.
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