Talal M. Rabiah, P.E., Supervising Mechanical Engineer, Syska and Hennessy Group, San Diego
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Healthcare Facilities
August 1, 2007
HVAC and Fire Safety for Elevator Systems
Elevator industry resources estimate that there are about 900,000 installed elevator systems in the United States. Hydraulic elevators constitute nearly 70% of the vertical transportation (VT) market and 30% are of the traction type. Hydraulic elevators typically are installed in low- and mid-rise buildings as high as four stories.
By Talal M. Rabiah, P.E., Supervising Mechanical Engineer, Syska and Hennessy Group, San Diego