Understanding ASME A17.1 Part 7: What Builders & Architects Need to Know About Material Lift Code Compliance
Understand ASME A17.1 Section 7 (Part 7) before you spec, design, or permit a dumbwaiter or material lift. It defines Type A vs. Type B classifications, hoistway and pit rules, required safety devices, controls, and the inspection/MCP obligations that follow the lift for life.








