Talal M. Rabiah, P.E., Supervising Mechanical Engineer, Syska and Hennessy Group, San Diego

Articles

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
All Articles