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Elevator Installation Sequence

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Elevator sequence: 1) Hoistway complete (plumb, square), 2) Machine room ready, 3) Guide rails installed, 4) Controller and wiring, 5) Car assembly, 6) Door operators, 7) Safety devices, 8) Adjustments, 9) Load test, 10) State inspection and certification.
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DETAILS
phase
BUILD
category
Vertical Transport
duration
8-16 weeks (hydraulic), 12-24 weeks (traction)
successor
Final inspections + CO
predecessor
Structure complete through top floor
critical holds
["Hoistway plumb verification","State elevator inspection"]
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