Question: Do I need an elevator phone line for a residential lift inside a duplex?
Answer: An emergency phone is required
AS 1735:2-“Section 34.2”, As1735.15 and AS1735.18-Sections 18.1 “Communications” all stipulate that an emergency phone is required. The allowance for a residential Lift (Inside the house or Unit) is that a cordless phone can be used and if battery operated, a recharging device must be available to ensure the phone operates at all times.
In all cases, the emergency phone must have battery backup to enable operations during power losses/ failure. A GSM (SIM Card Unit) paired with an autodialler phone unit inside the Lift Car is the best option overall.
This post appears in Strata News #555.
Camron Jones Innovative Lift Consulting E: rod@elevateconsultancy.com.au