Mississippi Conveyance Safety Division adopted the latest ASME A17.1 2025 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators effective October 5, 2026, with a significant variance: remote interaction with any conveyance is now prohibited. No licensed company or person may make alterations, including software updates, parameter adjustments, or programming changes, unless physically present on the property to verify code compliance and safe operation. This impacts operational practices for elevator/escalator service companies that may have relied on remote diagnostics or updates, requiring them to adjust service workflows immediately. The narrow scope (conveyance safety only) and the fact it is effective immediately without a transition period keeps it at a moderate priority level.
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