Seeing the fast track elevator setups in the new downtown towers makes my skin crawl

I run pest control and I'm in these buildings all the time. The crew on the Maple Avenue high rise is pushing elevators live without full brake tests. Last month, I watched them bypass a door lock check because the foreman was in a hurry. That kind of rush job can lead to call backs or worse, a stuck car. You guys in the trade have to deal with the fallout when things go wrong. I've seen similar shortcuts lead to noise complaints and safety shutdowns. It's just not worth the risk to save a few hours on the clock.

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lindaf781d ago

Tell the super right away, @joelfoster... saves everyone trouble later.

joelfoster1d ago

How often do you think these shortcuts actually get caught before something goes wrong? I've heard of cases where skipped brake tests led to elevators dropping a few floors suddenly, which is scary for anyone inside. Bypassing door locks is how people get stuck between floors for hours. It's not just call backs, it's a lawsuit waiting to happen.