The main updates in ASME A17.1-2025 include:

1.Added requirements for emergency responder radio coverage equipment in elevators to ensure firefighters and other emergency personnel can maintain communication while inside elevators

2.Updated technical requirements for elastomeric buffers to improve their performance under extreme loads

3.Comprehensively updated elevator seismic requirements to align with the latest building seismic codes

4.Added protection requirements to prevent passengers from falling over the sides of escalators and moving walks

5.Improved safety requirements for elevator door systems, particularly regarding door interlocks and door lock monitoring

6.Updated procedures and frequency requirements for elevator inspection and testing

This standard only applies to new installation projects after February 2026, unless local jurisdictions specifically mandate retroactive application. Countries and regions in North America will gradually adopt this new version of the standard over the next 1-2 years.