ASME A17.1
Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
Last updated: October 2026
Short answer
Yes. Nomic agents check drawings against the 2019, 2016, and 2013 editions of ASME A17.1 and cite the ASME A17.1 section behind each finding, so a licensed reviewer can confirm or dismiss each one. ASME A17.1 is adopted by 73 jurisdictions in Nomic's code data.
Review Drawings Against ASME A17.1 with Nomic Agents
Nomic agents flag likely ASME A17.1 issues on your drawings and cite the section behind each one, so your reviewer can confirm each finding with less manual lookup.
Ask in Plain English
"Does this egress path meet ASME A17.1 requirements?" Get a cited answer your team can check against the drawings.
Cited Answers
Every answer includes specific ASME A17.1 section numbers and code text. Full traceability.
Less Manual Lookup
Check drawings against ASME A17.1 with less time spent digging through PDFs and code books.
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Latest Edition
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ASME A17.1 Edition Coverage
Nomic supports 3 editions of ASME A17.1, highlighted in green below.
What Reviewers Check Against ASME A17.1
Typical elevator code items a reviewer looks for on a drawing set, and the sheets to include so a review can see them.
What gets checked
- Hoistway, pit, and machine room dimensions and access
- Hoistway venting, fire service, and emergency communication requirements
- Coordination between elevator, architectural, structural, and electrical drawings
Sheets to include
- Elevator plans and sections
- Hoistway and pit details
- Electrical and fire alarm interfaces
Check your drawings against ASME A17.1
Upload your drawings to Nomic and ask questions about ASME A17.1 compliance. Every answer cites the specific code section.
ASME A17.1 Handbook On Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators is part of the elevator code framework, adopted by 73 jurisdictions across the United States. Nomic provides full AI-powered compliance support for ASME A17.1, enabling instant checks against your construction drawings with cited answers.
How Nomic Agents Review Against ASME A17.1
With the Nomic agent, you can upload any construction drawing and ask natural language questions about ASME A17.1 compliance. Our AI analyzes your drawings against the applicable code requirements and returns:
Specific Code Citations
Section numbers from ASME A17.1 with exact references.
Clear Explanations
Requirements explained and how they apply to your design.
Actionable Recommendations
Practical steps for achieving compliance.
Related References
Links to related code sections and amendments.
Less time digging through PDFs or standards manuals, with cited answers your team can verify and compliance issues caught before the set is issued.
ASME A17.1 and Elevator Code
ASME A17.1 is one of 14 codes in the Elevator Code category supported by Nomic.
Elevator codes establish safety requirements for elevators, escalators, and other conveyance systems.
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